http://vision.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com Vision GuideSite. http://z.about.com/f/lg/s10.gif http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2008-05-01T11:29:38Z hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://vision.about.com/b/2008/05/06/tips-for-summer-eye-health.htm Prolonged exposure to the sun without proper protection may cause eye conditions that can lead to a variety of vision disorders, the American Optometric Association (AOA) warns. Following are five... http://vision.about.com/b/2008/05/06/tips-for-summer-eye-health.htm 2008-05-06T14:22:05Z http://vision.about.com/b/2008/05/01/healthy-vision-month-2008-protective-eyewear.htm The goal of this year's Healthy Vision Month, sponsored by the National Eye Institute, is to inform people about the need for children aged 7 to 14 (and all others)... http://vision.about.com/b/2008/05/01/healthy-vision-month-2008-protective-eyewear.htm 2008-05-01T11:29:38Z http://vision.about.com/b/2008/04/28/fda-says-lasik-is-safe.htm An FDA advisory panel concluded last week that LASIK is "safe and well-accepted." After a day of hearings, the agency's Ophthalmic Devices Advisory Committee said that although LASIK is safe,... http://vision.about.com/b/2008/04/28/fda-says-lasik-is-safe.htm 2008-04-28T10:06:32Z http://vision.about.com/b/2008/04/24/less-spending-less-lasik.htm The weak economy is forcing consumers to cut back on extra spending, including laser eye surgery. Industry analysts are predicting a sharp decline in LASIK eye surgeries during 2008,... http://vision.about.com/b/2008/04/24/less-spending-less-lasik.htm 2008-04-24T13:02:04Z http://vision.about.com/b/2008/04/17/prozac-might-help-in-treating-lazy-eye.htm According to new research out of London, Prozac might be an effective treatment for adults with lazy eye. The popular antidepressant helped correct the eyesight of rats whose vision had... http://vision.about.com/b/2008/04/17/prozac-might-help-in-treating-lazy-eye.htm 2008-04-17T17:06:53Z http://vision.about.com/b/2008/04/14/makeup-and-contact-lenses.htm Is it safe to wear makeup with contact lenses? The American Optometric Association (AOA) says "yes," as long as the contact lenses go on before the makeup. The AOA... http://vision.about.com/b/2008/04/14/makeup-and-contact-lenses.htm 2008-04-14T10:38:14Z http://vision.about.com/b/2008/04/07/vision-101-quiz.htm How much do you really know about your eyes? Take this quick vision quiz to test your knowledge...it may be eye-opening.... http://vision.about.com/b/2008/04/07/vision-101-quiz.htm 2008-04-07T08:50:05Z http://vision.about.com/b/2008/04/02/sports-eye-safety-month.htm Every year, thousands of athletes suffer from eye injuries. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, sports are the leading cause of childhood eye injuries. Sadly, most sports-related eye injuries... http://vision.about.com/b/2008/04/02/sports-eye-safety-month.htm 2008-04-02T09:02:20Z http://vision.about.com/b/2008/03/26/wear-eyeglasses-youre-not-a-geek.htm An Australian myopia study has busted the myth that people who wear glasses are geeks or nerds. The four-year study measured the five major personality factors (openness, conscientiousness, extroversion,... http://vision.about.com/b/2008/03/26/wear-eyeglasses-youre-not-a-geek.htm 2008-03-26T10:56:03Z http://vision.about.com/b/2008/03/19/is-lasik-safe.htm As an optometric physician, I am routinely asked for my opinion on LASIK. Most often, safety is a primary concern of my patients considering LASIK, and with good reason. Surgery... http://vision.about.com/b/2008/03/19/is-lasik-safe.htm 2008-03-19T12:12:10Z