Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men in Israel have found a way to avoid accidental — and forbidden — contact with sexy women: blurry glasses. Custom eyewear is being sold in extremely religious neighborhoods of ...

During Bethany Zimpelman’s first months as school nurse at Anchorage’s Muldoon Elementary, she noticed a startling statistic: Out of a student body of more than 450, just four wore eyeglasses. “Which ...

It’s a question I get asked frequently, most recently by a colleague who was shocked to find that his new pair of prescription eyeglasses cost about $800. Why are these things so damn expensive? The ...

Refractive errors are common eye issues that can cause blurry or distorted vision. Treatment usually involves wearing glasses or contact lenses or getting procedures ...

The first implantable lens for nearsightedness was approved Monday by the Food and Drug Administration. A surgeon slips the lens through a small incision and implants it in front of the natural lens.

So, you got your eyesight tested and found out you need your first pair of glasses. Or you found out you need a stronger pair than the ones you have. You put them on and everything looks crystal clear ...

Gov. Chris Gregoire is scheduled to release a second budget plan this month. She’s promised it would include ways to find money and save programs. Looming Washington state budget cuts could erase a ...

Even when you’re born with 20/20 vision, there comes a time when most people face vision problems. Losing perfect eyesight can happen at any age, but most commonly occurs in adults between ages 19 and ...