Headaches tied to higher risk for dry eye disease
Headaches may increase the risk for dry eye disease (DED), according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published online Oct. 19 in the Annals of Medicine.
New study shows repeated stress accelerates aging of the eye
New research from the University of California, Irvine, suggests aging is an important component of retinal ganglion cell death in glaucoma, and that novel pathways can be targeted when designing new treatments for glaucoma patients.
Purpose of LASIK Eye Surgery
Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is a type of eye surgery done to correct certain refractive errors that lead to overall blurriness or a hampered ability to see objects at different distances. LASIK reshapes the cornea in order to permanently improve your vision.
New genetic mutation behind childhood glaucoma identified
An international team of scientists led by Mass Eye and Ear, a member of Mass General Brigham, and Boston Children's Hospital, has discovered a new genetic mutation that may be a root cause of severe cases of childhood glaucoma, a devastating condition that runs in families and can rob children of their vision by 3 years of age.
Pupil Size and Your Health
The size of your pupil can tell your healthcare provider quite a bit about your health. It's an important key to unlocking possible medical conditions you might not otherwise know about.
What Is the Rarest Eye Color?
Green has traditionally been called the rarest eye color. But new classifications say another color may be even less common—gray.Eye color is an inherited trait with multiple genes affecting the shade. Genes related to the production of pigments—melanin, eumelanin, and pheomelanin—dictate the color of your skin, hair, and eyes. A person's eye color reflects a unique combination and concentration of pigments in the iris.
Bloodshot Eyes Causes and Treatments
The term "red eye" is used to describe eyes that are red and bloodshot. Bloodshot eyes are usually painless. They develop when blood vessels near the surface of the eye become swollen.
High-tech imaging offers new way to detect signs of early glaucoma
A new, non-invasive ocular imaging method may be able to detect an early indicator of glaucoma in time to prevent disease progression and vision loss, according to a new study from New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai (NYEE).
The 8 Best Eye Drops for Allergies of 2022
Pet dander, dust, ragweed, grass, and pollen can trigger your eyes to have an allergic reaction.
Visual acuity lower when tested at home rather than clinic
Visual acuity (VA) is better when tested in the clinic versus at home, according to a research letter published online Aug. 18 in JAMA Ophthalmology.