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, ...

Researchers have predicted that cases of glaucoma, a common eye condition that can lead to blindness if not treated, are expected to increase around the world in the coming years.

Astigmatism is a common eye condition where the cornea (outermost eye layer) is irregular. The cornea is usually round like a sphere, but people with astigmatism have oval-shaped corneas. This shape ...

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 ...

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 ...

People with strabismus, myopia, amblyopia, and other common eye conditions are 40% more likely to develop attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) than those ...

Dr. Liz Gauger meets with a patient. Ophthalmologists like Gauger can diagnose and treat dry eye, a common eye condition. (Iowa Eye Center) Buy Photo The Gazette offers audio versions of articles ...

Eye exams can tell doctors a lot about your health. “The eyes are a mirror to the inside of your body,” said Dr. Almas Khan, an optometrist at UHI CommunityCare Clinic in Opa-locka. Eye exams can ...

Crohn's disease is associated with several eye conditions. Here's what you need to know to protect your vision.