Across America, millions of men and women experience vision loss or are affected by low vision or blindness. During Save Your Vision Week, we reinforce the importance of routine eye care and remind all Americans to take action to safeguard their eyesight.

The appalling rates of eye disease among Aboriginals in the Kimberley will be targeted by a new health unit that will co-ordinate specialist treatment.

From March 6 through March 12, World Glaucoma Week will aim to promote awareness of eye health and the importance of regular eye exams to decrease the onset of incidences of glaucoma. Glaucoma encompasses a number of eye conditions that incur irreversible damage to the optic nerve. It is the second leading worldwide cause of irreversible blindness. Early diagnosis and treatment of the disease can prevent blindness.

March is National Nutrition Month, and with this year’s “Eat Right with Color” theme the American Dietetic Association encourages Americans to include a colorful variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and dairy on their plates every day.

Do you wear your contacts no matter what? That may not be the best idea. According to a Prevention magazine article online, your eyes don’t work as well when you’re sick, so it may be a better idea to wear your glasses for a few days while you get over the major symptoms.

People who spend most of the day in front of a computer have been advised to take regular breaks from the monitor in order to safeguard their vision.

Dr. Peter Ostrow is putting some of the most popular medical myths under the microscope.

A gamer in the US who has no eyesight has completed a computer game by using his ears.