August is Cataracts Awareness Month and according to the National Eye Institute, more than half of Americans by age 80 have been diagnosed with cataracts or had cataract surgery.

Cataracts is the clouding of the normally clear lens of your eye, which will cause the person to see distorted or blurred objects and it is the most common cause of blindness. It tends to develop slowly and, if not treated, will usually become worse over time.

Eyesight is priceless, but it's amazing how many of us neglect it because of the cost. Read Nathalie Bonney's guide to the cheaper ways you can buy specs or contact lenses and find out whether they're worth it.

A team of researchers from the University of Valencia (UV) has proven that 34% of ultraviolet radiation filters through under beach umbrellas. According to what is published in the journal Photochemistry and Photobiology, umbrellas intercept the full direct flow that comes from the Sun, but not the diffused radiation that penetrates through from the sides.

Using glasses or contacts to improve your sight is fine, but laser eye surgery has been receiving glowing reviews and many satisfied customers say they love the results. While just a few years back laser eye surgery was incredibly expensive, the costs are considerably cheaper today and some insurance companies will help fund the expense.

Specsavers National Eye Care Day - Saturday 24 July 2010 Kiwis booking an eye test this Saturday will be doing much more than just keeping their eye health in check, they will be making a life-changing contribution to the tens of thousands of needlessly blind people in the Pacific.

Lady Gaga’s sold out Toronto appearances have focused attention on the newest fashion craze among teen-aged girls — “circle” contact lenses that imitate the wide-eyed “manga” look affected by the pop star in her Bad Romance video.

There's more choosing shades than how good they look on you. Your sunglasses should keep damaging sunrays away from your eyes.

Do you love how cool your sunglasses make you look? If you really want to be comfortable in the glare and protect your eyes -- and your children's eyes -- from future cataracts, there is more to selecting sunglasses than mere "coolness" (desirable as that is).

SEVEN out of 10 Australian children have never had an eye examination, a recent study shows.

An online poll by Wyeth Nutrition suggested that parents underestimate the importance of eye health.

U.S. eyecare group Alcon Inc , which Swiss drugmaker Novartis AG will take over this year, plans to buy laser eye-surgery company LenSx Lasers Inc for $361.5 million.

Sight is a highly cherished sense but one that we bizarrely take for granted: until it is threatened. One of the threats to your eyesight is a group of hereditary diseases known as retinitis pigmentosa.