Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. C M Rubin covers AI, education, and innovation globally. From clinic bottlenecks to home OCT and foundation models, a new wave of ...

Four in 10 adults in the U.S. may be at high risk for vision loss – but about 40% of that group aren’t keeping up with recommended annual comprehensive eye exams, according to the Centers for Disease ...

Around 60% of people wear glasses, which means regular trips to the eye doctor to monitor or maintain your prescription. But what if you can't afford to go to the doctor? Or can't commit to going in ...

A yearly dilated eye exam could protect more than just your vision. Problems spotted in the eye are often the first warning of disease elsewhere in the body. Fortunately, eye doctors may be the first ...

Diabetes is a health condition that can affect many parts of the body, including the eyes. Routine eye exams can help identify the early stages of eye problems and protect a person’s vision. As such, ...

Eye dilation refers to a widening of the pupils. When doctors dilate the pupils during an eye exam, it typically lasts between 4 and 24 hours. Doctors sometimes use eye dilation drops to dilate a ...