Eye Health Medical Reference

Could what you eat help your dry eye? You may be surprised at the answer.

Staring into computer, smartphone and other screens can dry out your eyes. Here’s why it happens and what you can do about it.

Staring into computer, smartphone and other screens can dry out your eyes. Here’s why it happens and what you can do about it.

Learn about the various types of eye drops, such as artificial tears, allergy drops, and anti-redness drops, and find the best one for your dry eyes.

Giant papillary conjunctivitis causes lesions and irritation beneath your eyelids. Learn more about recognizing symptoms and available treatments.

Wondering how to take care of your contact lenses -- and prevent infections and other problems? Get tips on what to do.

Issues that affect your eyelid can be uncomfortable. Learn about the different problems and injuries that can happen with them and how to get treatment.

An eye-opening look at your pupils and what they can tell you.

Your doctor wants to dilate your eyes. Do you really need it? Here’s what they’re looking for and how it may affect you.

Sometimes your retina pulls away from its normal spot in the eye. This is called retinal detachment. Learn about the three different types: rhegmatogenous, exudative, and traction.

Because you put it right into your eye, an ointment can work faster than a pill. Learn what it’s for and how to apply it properly.

Surgery can be a treatment for glaucoma. How do you know if you’ll need it? What are the types? How will you recover?

Normal tension glaucoma is an eye condition that can lead to vision loss. Learn more and find out what you can do to help protect your sight.

Learn how an eye injury can lead to vision loss and what you can do to help protect your sight.

Retinal imaging is a relatively new eye test that can detect many diseases in the eye. But what is it?

What is that instrument your optometrist has in his hand and what is it used for?

This quick test is a crucial part of a complete eye exam. Here’s why you need to have it.

The goal of glaucoma treatment is to keep you from losing any vision. Your doctor will likely prescribe some of these things to help prevent problems with your eyes.

If you have uveitis, your eye doctor can help save you from blindness. But first, they need to figure out if you have it. Here’s how.

This painful eye inflammation can be very serious. Find out what causes keratitis and what you can do to protect your sight.

Do you blink and squint in bright light? Find out what causes light sensitivity called photophobia and how to treat it.

This common eye condition can make you lose your eyelashes and cause dry eyes and blurred vision. Find out more about the symptoms and what you can do about them.

Have you ever seen a person with differently colored eyes? This is called heterochromia. Here's why it happens.

What does it mean when your pupils get very small and stay that way? Find out more about abnormal eye miosis.

Everyone has bloodshot eyes from time to time. Often it's not serious, but sometimes, a red eye is a red flag. Learn what could be causing your bloodshot eyes and what to do about it.

What's the difference between progressive lenses and bifocals?

Useful information about the pros and cons of ordering prescription eyeglasses online

If you have to squint to read or hold books at arm's length, it might be time for reading glasses. Here's how to find the right pair.

Learn more about the eye infection known as a stye and how to treat it.

Find out more about how your eyes' gel can shrink as you age and cause vision problems.

If you have uveitis, it could be because you have another medical issue.

There are many ways to ease your uveitis. Which is the best one for you?

If you have uveitis and don’t treat it right away, you could face serious problems.

Your eyes change as you get older. One change, called vitreomacular adhesion, is something that you should know about.

Vitreomacular adhesion has a few treatment options. This article tells you if watchful waiting, an injection, or surgery is right for your VMA.

It’s not a good idea to leave vitreomacular adhesion untreated. It can be dangerous if you do.

Premature infants are at risk of being born with this eye disorder. Here's what parents should know about ROP.

The cause of Duane syndrome, a rare eye disorder, isn't clear. But here's what doctors do know about Duane syndrome.

This rare disease causes problems with one side of your face. Learn more about the symptoms and treatments.

Find out what causes blocked tear ducts, and how your doctor treats them.

Get the facts on surgery for a retinal detachment. They could save your sight.

Read about nearsightedness -- also called myopia -- in children.

Is it easier for your eyes to focus on things that are far away than close up? You might be farsighted.

There could be a lot of reasons why you’re seeing red. Find out about the possibilities.

Pink eye doesn’t always need medical treatments. Sometimes home remedies are enough.

If your doctor says you have a chalazion, that’s medical talk for a small lump on the eyelid due to a blocked gland.

Learn why your tear ducts get blocked.

Mild floaters are a normal part of aging. Floaters that suddenly occur more often, won’t go away, or happen with other eye symptoms, may mean a serious problem.

Is that angry red bump on your eye a stye or something more serious? How to tell what it is, who’s at risk, how you got it, and how to get rid it.

Get information on common eye and vision problems, such as conjunctivitis, retinal detachment, dry eyes, cataracts, and glaucoma.