Recent data from the World Health Organisation says more than 2.2 billion people across the world have some form of near or distant vision impairment. Doctors say more than half of these can be ...
Four years ago, Carolyn Adelsten woke up feeling like something was in her eye and it wouldn’t come out. She visited an eye specialist, got a diagnosis of mild dry eye disease and was told to use ...
Eye floaters can be a sign of retinal detachment, but there are many other causes. Some surgeries may help remove eye floaters that result from a detached retina. Eye floaters are when you see specks, ...
As people age, their eyes change, making it important to stay informed about eye health. Lifestyle choices like wearing ...
Dry eye disease affects millions of people, causing burning, redness, and constant eye fatigue that can worsen over time. Scientists now believe the problem may begin deep inside tear glands, where a ...
Dry eye disease can lead to corneal abrasions (scratches) in some cases, while injuries to your cornea, such as abrasions, can also lead to dry eye. Dry eyes are medically known as dry eye disease or ...
I’ve never been the town crier. But in the last two years, my manly, tough-guy cheeks have been wetter than a Lesley Gore album. Remember Lesley, that cute little girl from Tenafly with the great big ...
Eye floaters are not a sign of glaucoma, which typically causes gradual vision loss. Floaters are small dots or shapes that appear across a person’s vision. It is important to consult an eye doctor if ...
Dry eye disease significantly impacts quality of life, with 75% of sufferers finding it bothersome and many reducing daily activities. A substantial 78% of survey participants desire more educational ...
Refractory dry eye in patients with systemic comorbidities can be challenging to manage because the underlying condition or ...
Signs of conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes can reflect in vision health. Here's what to know so you can be proactive at your next eye exam. Jessica Rendall Former Wellness Reporter ...