All About Vision

Connections between ADHD and vision problems Symptoms of vision problems and ADHD can overlap, as both may affect focus and attention in children. Understanding the connection and completing the quick assessment below should help you gather information for your doctor so you should get the correct diagnosis for your child. When a child struggles to see what is happening in class, it may seem like they aren’t paying attention.

Clear vision isn’t the whole story It's an appointment that's easy to postpone. Vision still feels sharp. Nothing hurts. The phone screen is readable and night driving is fine. When nothing seems wrong, it's natural to assume all is well and put off getting an eye exam a little longer. That assumption is common and it's exactly why many serious eye conditions go undetected until they've already caused damage. Consider what can happen at a single routine visit.

Parenting with limited sight or vision loss It's a typical weekday morning getting kids ready for school and parents for work: eating breakfast, packing up backpacks and work bags, and ushering out the door to get everywhere you need to on time. For many parents, these are normal activities they don't think twice about. However, for parents who have low vision or are blind, this can be a much more challenging scenario.

Why do so many people seem to have symptoms of dry eye? You’ve been hard at work on the computer and by 4 p.m. your eyes feel like you’ve been walking through the desert into the wind. You blink hard twice and the screen briefly comes back into focus, only to blur again a few minutes later. It’s like grit under your eyelid, the kind you can't blink away. The likely culprit: staring at the screen all day. More precisely, you were so locked in that you forgot to blink at the rate your eyes need.

HomeConditions & DiseasesRelated Medical Conditions Page published on July 24, 2026 - Medically reviewed on June 19, 2026 It sometimes seems like smart devices have evolved into an extension of our arms. They’re always in reach to check the news, text a friend or find directions. Our smartphones, laptops, tablets and other screen-based devices often help increase productivity and access to information. But that may come at a cost.

What is the photic sneeze reflex (ACHOO syndrome)? Sneezing is like coughing — it happens when your body is trying to get rid of something irritating or infectious. Sometimes, something else can trigger the sneeze reflex. When you sneeze from looking at the sun or another light, it’s called the photic sneeze reflex.

Modern childhood and the developing eye You walk into a birthday party to drop off your child and pause. The room is everything you'd expect. Restless energy, sugar-fueled chaos and wide-eyed eight-year-olds gleefully ricocheting off one another. Then something catches your eye. Almost without meaning to, you start counting. Nearly half the children in the room are wearing eyeglasses. Once you see it, you can’t stop: at school pickup, at the soccer field, in your own yearly family photos.

What are good eye drops for dry eyes? If you have dry eyes, the first thing you probably reach for is a bottle of eye drops. But like so many health products, the sheer variety of eye drops available can be overwhelming, and not all are created equal. When it comes to individual products, the drops that work well for your dry eyes may not work as well for someone else.

What’s the vision standard for blindness benefits? Which government blindness disability programs can I apply for? How does SSDI differ from SSI? How do I know if I’m eligible for disability payments? Which documents should I have on hand when applying for benefits? Where do I go to apply for blindness disability benefits? How can I tell how much money I’ll get? How long do I have to wait for disability payments? How does employment influence my benefits?

Understanding warm compresses for eye health Warm compresses are a common home treatment used to support eyelid and tear film health. They may help loosen oils in the eyelid glands and relieve symptoms, such as dryness, irritation and discomfort. A warm compress works by applying gentle heat to the eyelids. This heat can soften oils inside the meibomian glands, which are the oil-producing glands located in the upper and lower eyelids.