News: eye care

It’s no secret that women experience quite a few hormonal changes throughout their adult lives. But did you know that major hormonal shifts, including pregnancy and menopause, can affect your...

We've all done it. It's too much of a hassle to take them out beforehand, and who wants to look like a total noob wearing goggles the entire time you're...

You only get one set of eyes, so treat them with care. Some simple practices, and regular eye exams, will make a difference.

Eyelid procedures are among the most popular elective plastic surgeries in the U.S. If you’re thinking about a cosmetic procedure involving the delicate areas around your eyes, you’ll want to...

Glaucoma is a complex eye condition that affects more than three million Americans and can cause irreversible blindness. Yet at least 50% of people with glaucoma don’t know they have...

Experts at the John A. Moran Eye Center at the University of Utah warn that looking directly at any part of the sun during any solar eclipse can cause eye...

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...

When the upper eyelid droops over the eye, it's called ptosis (pronounced "toe-sis"), and it happens to people of all ages.

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.

Extreme cases of people who have left multiple sets of contact lenses in their eyes have made headlines over the years. Should you worry?

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...