A recently published study on the link between dementia and vision impairment in women has determined there may be a link, although the proportion in...

Summer is almost here and it’s time to think about sunglasses. While it is tempting to find the best deal when searching for the perfect...

We’re all busier than ever, it seems. And the busier we are, the easier it is to ignore health concerns — especially if they do...

Dry eye disease affects more than 16.4 million people in the United States. There are a number of treatments and lifestyle changes that can help...

Glaucoma actually refers to a group of eye disorders that cause damage to the optic nerve. Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of vision...

The eye’s natural lens is normally clear, which allows light to pass through it. This is important to crisp, clear vision. A cataract is a...

Studies find that only about half of American adults schedule a yearly eye examination. Unfortunately, that means that the other half are potentially oblivious to...

The single greatest cause of vision loss in people over the age of 50 is age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Although this condition cannot be cured, it...

Keratoconus occurs when the cornea thins out and progressively bulges outward. As the cornea becomes more conical, it impedes light from reaching the retina in...

While cataract surgery patients have traditionally been in their 70s or 80s, a study by the Mayo Clinic found that the average age is gradually...

The National Institute estimates that there are at least 3 million Americans with significant visual impairments, 1 million of whom are considered legally blind. At...

If you’ve recently been diagnosed with glaucoma, you may be feeling uncertain about what the diagnosis means for the future of your ocular health. Your...