From an abundance of airborne pollen and wildfire smoke to shedding pets, spring can really do a number on your eyes. Follow these 11 springtime basics for clear, healthy eyes.
Thyroid eye disease (TED), also known as Graves’ eye disease, usually stems from an autoimmune condition that starts when immune cells attack the thyroid gland, a tiny butterfly-shaped gland at...
In this season of new toy shopping, the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) has declared "Safe Toys Month"—a time to consider safety before you buy.
A yearly dilated eye exam could protect more than just your vision. Problems spotted in the eye are often the first warning of disease elsewhere in the body.
If you are under a doctor's care for diabetes, you probably know that you are at risk for diabetic eye disease. If this is news to you, don't panic! The...
If you’re thinking about disguising your eyes this Halloween, beware! The consequences of using non-prescription, over-the-counter or mail-order costume contact lenses could be truly frightening.
Did you know that without UV-ray-blocking sunglasses, your eyes can also suffer sunburns? Photokeratitis is the term for sunburned eyes, and it happens when intense sun exposure over many hours...
As summer heats up, so do activities that put kids and adults in close quarters. These circumstances make us more susceptible to picking up common eye infections, including a condition...
Your makeup may be overdue for some tender loving care. Taking care of your makeup means taking care of your eyes. Here are nine makeup tips to follow for healthy...
No matter how good it might feel, eye doctors warn against rubbing your eyes. It can be hard to break the habit, but knowing that it can lower your risk...
Those sunglasses you just bought may look ultra-cool, but save them for selfies if they're not filtering out the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays. After all, not all sunglasses are created...