Around 60% of people wear glasses, which means regular trips to the eye doctor to monitor or maintain your prescription. But what if you can't afford to go to the doctor? Or can't commit to going in ...

Lawmakers have an extraordinary opportunity to make a lasting difference with a single, sensible policy. Passing the Children’s Vision Bill means fewer students will fall behind for entirely ...

Whether you deal with conditions like dry, itchy eyes, blurred vision or cataracts -- or enjoy perfect 20/20 vision -- regular eye exams are essential for protecting your sight and maintaining eye ...

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...

The Opternative exam is a bit different than sitting down in an eye doctor's office and squinting to read a chart of letters. First of all, the online test requires you to use both your smartphone, ...

Original Medicare (Parts A and B) doesn't usually include coverage for regular eye exams, glasses or contact lenses. You can opt to go with a Medicare Advantage plan, as many of those do come with ...

There are multiple programs, discount centers, and online retailers that can help reduce the cost of eye exams and eyeglasses. Share on Pinterest Roo Lewis/Getty Images If you’re among the many ...

Four in 10 adults in the U.S. may be at high risk for vision loss – but about 40% of that group aren’t keeping up with recommended annual comprehensive eye exams, according to the Centers for Disease ...

FORT LEE, Va. (March 16, 2017) -- Glaucoma is a disease that can be often treated effectively when diagnosed early. To understand its prevalence, consider the following: An estimated 80 million people ...

Walmart is testing new 'Eye Bot' kiosks in 16 Pennsylvania locations, providing a 15-minute eye exam for $25. Is this the ...

OKLAHOMA — Optometric physicians across Oklahoma will be providing complimentary vision exams for Oklahomans in-need on the Oklahoma Association of Optometric Physician's (OAOP) Giving Sight Day on ...