Eye Health Medical Reference

If you don't have 20/20 vision, you can choose between glasses and contacts to help you see. Learn about the positives and negatives of both.

Do your eyes itch and sting? Are they dry? A simple device called a punctal plug may give you the relief you’re looking for.

When your eye gets a burn from chemicals or heat, quick treatment is key. Find out how to treat eye burns and when to see a doctor.

Are your eyes watery? Are they red, itchy, or painful? Find out what may be causing your eye problems and how to treat them.

Discharge is your eye's way of telling you something's up. From sleep to serious conditions, here's what to look for and what it might mean.

When you have pain or discomfort caused by an eye infection or other problem, a warm compress may help. Learn how to make a warm compress and what symptoms they may relieve.

A vitrectomy is a type of eye surgery that treats problems with the retina or the fluid in the eye called the vitreous. Find out how it’s done, recovery time, risks, and more.

A subconjunctival hemorrhage (or red spot on your eye) usually results from straining. It’s almost always harmless and should heal on its own.

One of the leading causes of dry eyes is trouble with the tiny oil glands in your eyelids. Learn more about this condition and what you can do for it.

A swollen optic disc can threaten your vision. Sometimes it's also a sign of a serious medical problem. Find out what causes it and what you can do about it.

Here’s what you need to know about the only treatment that can stop the eye condition keratoconus.

Learn about the symptoms of eye infections and the types you can get, such as pinkeye (conjunctivitis) and styes.

Retinal artery occlusion, or eye stroke, can cause sudden and permanent vision loss. Learn about its causes, symptoms, and treatment.

Retinal vein occlusion can lead to sudden and permanent vision loss. Learn about its symptoms, treatments, and complications.

Find out more about this autoimmune disease that affects the white part of your eye and causes eye inflammation and pain.

Is your eyelid red and swollen? It could be a kind of skin infection called periorbital cellulitis.

Open-angle glaucoma is by far the most common type of glaucoma and a top cause of blindness. Learn if you may be at risk for it, what to look for, and how to get treated.

Got something in your eye? Get the facts about eye freckles -- or nevi -- and why it’s important to get them checked out by an expert.

Everyday tasks can be a lot harder when you’re colorblind, but they don’t always have to be. Learn tips and tricks to help you with everything from picking ripe produce to getting co-workers on board with documents you can actually use.

What makes your pupils stay open, or dilated? Learn about the causes, and what to do if you have dilated pupils.

Got new bifocals, trifocals, or progressives? It may take some time to get used to them. These tips can make it easier.

After an eye exam, should you get behind the wheel if you’ve had your eyes dilated? There are a few things to think about before you decide.

Eyes feeling itchy and irritated? Before you assume there's something wrong, see what could be behind the dryness and how to remedy it yourself.

Dry eyes can be related to problems with your thyroid gland. Find out what conditions and why, and what you can do about it.

Your dry eyes might be a sign of a problem with your immune system. Find out some common conditions, why it happens, and what you can do about it.

Learn about why you might need one, what the different procedures are, and what you can expect after a corneal transplant.

Does smoke make your eyes itchy and watery? Learn why smoking makes dry eye worse and how you can ease your symptoms.

Could coffee ease your dry eye symptoms? Learn why caffeine can help with dry eye.

If your eye won't shut all the way, you could get exposure keratitis. This condition causes painful eyes and blurry vision. Learn what causes it and what to do about it.

What is evaporative dry eye? Learn what causes this condition, what the symptoms are, and how to treat it.

If you have aqueous tear-deficient dry eye, your tear glands don't make enough tears. Learn what causes this condition and what to do about it.

If you have dry eyes, you probably know what to do to make them better. Learn about the habits and treatments you should skip so you don't make them worse.

If you have dry eyes, you probably know what to do to make them better. Learn about the habits and treatments you should skip so you don't make them worse.

Sitting in front of a computer in a climate-controlled office all day puts you at risk for itchy, tired, dry eyes. These tips can help ease your symptoms.

Dry eye is a common symptom after LASIK surgery. Here’s what to expect if you’re feeling discomfort after this vision correction surgery.

When your eyes are drier than the Sahara Desert, you need relief. Here’s how to bring back the moisture and the comfort.

Find out why some skin conditions, such as rosacea and blepharitis, are linked to dry eye.

Find out why hormones like estrogen, insulin, and thyroid hormone can play a role in your dry eye.

When your eyes are drier than the Sahara Desert, you need relief. Here’s how to bring back the moisture and the comfort.

Polarized lenses protect your eyes from sun damage. Learn about how they work, the pros and cons, and more.

How do online vision tests work, and what can they tell you about your eyes? Before you take one, know what to expect.

Dry eyes can cause blurry vision, redness, and light sensitivity. Are allergies to blame?

Find out how the food on your plate and the shape of your shades can help relieve dry, scratchy eyes.

Partial hemianopia is when you lose part of your ability to see. Learn more about what causes it, what to expect, and more.

Seeing your ophthalmologist for your dry eye? Prep yourself by learning what tests you might have.

From blood pressure medications to antihistamines, a lot of common drugs can cause dry eye. Learn which medications to look out for and what you can do about it.

Dealing with dry eyes? Learn what symptoms may mean it’s time to see a doctor.

Trouble making tears? Learn the different types of dry eye.

Dealing with dry eyes? Learn what symptoms may mean it’s time to see a doctor.

Trouble making tears? Learn the different types of dry eye.