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Cataract
A cataract is a cloudy or opaque area in the normally clear lens of the eye. Depending upon its size and location, it can interfere with normal vision.
Emory Mitchell: Lifelong eyecare starts at birth
Diagnosed with congenital cataracts (a clouding of the eye's natural lens that is present at birth) when he was just an infant, 12-year-old Emory Mitchell understands firsthand the importance of addressing eye and vision problems early on.
Diet and Nutrition
Adding powerful antioxidants to your diet can improve your eye health.
Senior Vision: Over 60 Years of Age
Vision can change drastically in the senior years, but these changes do not need to impair one's quality of life with proper eye care.
Adult Vision: 19 to 40 Years of Age
Young adults typically have healthy eyes and vision, but it is important to know how to protect your eyes and vision during everyday activities.
Comprehensive eye exams
Comprehensive eye exams by a doctor of optometry are an important part of caring for your eyes, vision, and overall all health.
Low Vision and Vision Rehabilitation
Few people are totally without sight. Most people who are classified as "blind" actually have remaining sight. Thanks to developments in low vision rehabilitation, they can enhance their visual function and improve their quality of life.
Astigmatism
Astigmatism is a common vision condition that causes blurred vision. It occurs when the cornea (the clear front cover of the eye) is irregularly shaped or sometimes because of the curvature of the lens inside the eye.
Myopia (nearsightedness)
Nearsightedness, or myopia, as it is medically termed, is a vision condition in which people can see close objects clearly, but objects farther away appear blurred.
Nystagmus
Nystagmus is a vision condition in which the eyes make repetitive, uncontrolled movements.
