Experts disagree on who needs it and when. Here’s what the evidence suggests. By Michelle Crouch Perhaps the most unpleasant part of an eye exam is when the doctor squeezes in the dreaded drops to ...

At my job, I'm going to be working with a new laser soon, and as such, I have to pass some certifications to become a laser operator. One of the requirements is that I take an eye exam to determine if ...

On the other hand, Dr. William Barlow of the University of Utah's Moran Eye Center notes, "Dilation isn't always required. In fact, if you are seeing your eye doctor solely to get a prescription, ...

When pupils are dilated, it means that they grow larger in size. This can happen for a number of different reasons, including ...

If you have your pupils dilated for an eye exam, they may stay dilated for several hours. Your eye health provider dilates your pupils so they can get a clear view of the internal structures of your ...

Amanda Meyer is affiliated with the Australian and New Zealand Association of Clinical Anatomists, the American Association for Anatomy, and the Global Neuroanatomy Network. Monika Zimanyi is ...

Pupils are the black circles located in the center of your iris, or the colored part of your eye. The pupil allows light to enter your eye and often changes in size. When your pupils appear larger, ...

Some of the most effective methods to get rid of puffy eyes include cold compresses, dermal fillers, and sliced cucumbers or ...