You may want to keep an eye on the blood vessels at the back of your peepers — they could reveal if you’re likely to develop dementia. Dementia — the progressive decline in cognitive abilities, ...

* Early detection of vision problems in children and teens significantly improves outcomes and supports academic performance * The most common issues include refractive errors (myopia, //hyperopia, ...

Vision can naturally change with age. Certain conditions, like cataracts or glaucoma, may also develop with age and affect vision. Regular eye tests can help protect vision through early detection. It ...

We don’t pay much attention to our eyes until there’s a problem. Most of us wait until daily life or reading becomes blurry, “floaters” invade our vision or glare from the headlights of oncoming cars ...

Have you ever gone to the optometrist for an eye test and been told your eye was shaped like a football? Or perhaps you’ve noticed your vision is becoming increasingly blurry or hard to focus? You ...

Parkinsonism can affect vision in surprising ways. Here are the common eye symptoms, how they impact daily life, and why ...

Tuberculosis for most of us is a disease usually associated with lungs, but it can also affect other parts of the body, ...

“I never sleep in my contact lenses unless the contact lenses have FDA approval for extended wear because of the risk of ...

Eye problems can be a fact of life for anyone living with atopic dermatitis (AD), the most common type of eczema. AD can develop on your eyelids and around your eyes, causing itchy skin and red, ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...