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Styes are not contagious in everyday contact, but because they're a bacterial infection they can spread through shared pillowcases or poor hand hygiene. Here's how to treat one and when to see a doctor.

Ocular migraines—often called retinal migraines—are a rarer type of migraine that causes visual disturbances in one eye. They are more common in women than men and can cause a variety of symptoms, including a headache.

The most common eye surgery is, without a doubt, the cataract operation. At least 4 million are performed annually in the U.S. alone, and more than 30 million on a global scale.

 It is, understandably, worrying to experience any eyesight problems. But to have them after a surgical procedure can be even more frightening.

Seeing the edges of the lens, glare, or shadows after cataract surgery is called dysphotopsia. It's usually harmless and fades on its own. Here's why it happens and how it's treated.

LASIK is a great option for permanent vision correction, providing a life without the need for contact lenses or eyeglasses.