Peripheral vision enables humans to see shapes that aren’t directly in our line of sight, albeit with less detail. This ability expands our field of vision and can be helpful in many situations, such ...

When you think of vision trouble, you might look at the issue head-on—literally. Determining how well you can see right in front of you is often the gauge for whether or not it’s time for a ...

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) gradually affects central vision in one or both eyes while leaving peripheral vision (on the sides) intact. This peripheral vision – encompassing everything you ...

A Mr. Magoo with thick glasses peering out from behind the wheel might not inspire confidence from his fellow motorists, but a new study shows other types of vision loss might be even more dangerous ...

A tiny wireless chip placed at the back of the eye is giving people with severe vision loss something they had been told they would never regain: the ability to see letters, shapes and even words ...

Glaucoma is often called the “Silent thief of sight,” as most people miss some of its early warning signs. An ophthalmologist ...