Peripheral vision is what you see beyond your direct line of sight. It helps provide a complete sense of your surroundings without moving your head. Jump to Key Takeaways. Within the eye, rods and ...

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 ...

Your eye doctor utilizes a variety of diagnostic tools to determine if you have glaucoma, often before any symptoms appear. Here is an overview of these important tests: The tonometer is used to ...

Caring for your eyes and vision are important parts of a healthy lifestyle. Vision screening is a simple test of your vision that can detect problems early. An eye exam is a detailed check of your ...

A recent study published in Perception suggests that playing outdoor sports improves peripheral color detection. The findings ...

This problem often begins subtly when the individual finds themselves brushing against the edge of a table or shoulder grazing a door frame more frequently than before. There are minor bruises that ...

Hemianopia is a loss of half a person’s peripheral vision. This means a person loses the right half or left half of vision in each eye. Hemianopia can occur from injury to the brain, such as a stroke.

Most of us have at some point felt the sensation that someone is staring at us in our peripheral vision. A quick glance is all it takes to confirm or deny this sensation. Sometimes there really is a ...