A Guide to Proper Vision Care

Ophthalmologist using a slit lamp to examine a woman's eyes

One of the most important senses, and one that is often neglected, is your sight. Without good vision, people have a difficult time doing even the simplest tasks. To prove this point, try doing normal household activities such as washing or drying the dishes, washing or drying clothes or even vacuuming the house without the ability to see.

Because eyes and good vision are important for people, it is extremely important that we take care of our eyes. Taking care of our vision includes having regular vision exams where your eyes will be checked for any damage or vision problems. Being fitted for corrective lenses, either with glasses or contact lenses is an important step in the exam process. Another, available option to correct eye problems is through LASIK eye surgery, where your vision would be improved without the need of wearing lenses.

The following information will help people learn about common eye problems, solutions to correct the problems as well as ways to protect and care for your eyes.

Common Eye Problems

• Eye Diseases and Disorders – a look at some of the more common problems and conditions associated with the eye.
• Common Eye Problems – an overview from the Illinois Eye Institute on common problems with eyes.
• Eye Conditions – an FAQ on some common eye conditions.
• Vision Problems – information on a variety of common vision problems that people face.
• Pediatric Eye Problems – listing of common eye problems in children along with treatment options.
• Diabetic Eye Problems – information on Diabetes related eye afflictions.
• Eye Diseases – resources and information on a wide range of eye problems and diseases.

Eyeglasses & Contact Lenses

• History of Eyeglasses – origins of eyeglasses and spectacles are reviewed.
• Corrective Lenses – information on how eyeglasses and contact lenses work.
• The Human Eye – how the eye works and information on common eye problems.
• Eyeglasses – information on what to consider when selecting eyeglasses.
• Contact Lens – a look at what to keep in mind when considering contact lenses.
• Refraction and Reflection – description of how your vision is affected by corrective lens.

LASIK and Other Vision Surgeries

• Refractive Eye Surgery – a comprehensive look at eye surgery.
• Eye Surgery – an informative PDF discussing laser eye surgery.
• Cosmetic Eye Surgery – information on non-medical surgery.
• Lasik Surgery – help in locating medical professionals who perform laser surgery.
• Laser Eye Surgery – options for getting laser eye surgery.
• Corrective Eye Surgeries – information on various types of eye surgeries.

Eye Protection Tips

• Eye Protection in the Workplace – OSHA bulletin on how eyes should be protected in the workplace.
• Eye Safety at Work – tips on how to protect your eyes at work.
• Eye Care Safety Tips – There are 500,000 eye injuries every year in the USA. The leading cause of blindness in children is eye injury. 90% of injures can be avoided by using proper eye protection.
• Importance of Eye Safety – information on types of eye protection and why it is important.
• Eye Protection – Wikipedia entry on various forms of eye protection.
• Eye Protection Tips – listing of several tips on how to protect your eyes.

Eye Care

• Eye Care – information on why proper eye care is important and what is involved.
• 5 Tips for Preserving Your Vision – resources from the Joslin Diabetes Center.
• Eye Care America – resource center for the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
• Eye Care for Children – information on how to help children care for their eyes.
• Family Vision Tips – tips on how to keep up on eye care for the family.
• Vision Impairment – information on vision impairment and blindness.