When one eye is deprived of vision early in life, it can lead to amblyopia, a condition more commonly known as lazy eye. This happens because a lack of input disrupts synapse formation in the brain's ...

A clinical trial is investigating whether a stem cell-derived patch can replace disease-damaged cells and restore vision. Age-related macular degeneration is a steadily worsening eye disease and the ...

Eye-related side effects have been reported after the COVID-19 vaccination. But these effects are very rare. There are four different COVID-19 vaccines available in the United States. Receiving a ...

Pain behind the eye can result from eyestrain, migraine, dental problems, glaucoma, giant cell arteritis, and other causes. Treatment will depend on the cause, but applying cool or warm compresses may ...

A variety of conditions can cause white spots to form on your eye, including things like corneal ulcers and retinoblastoma. They can be in various colors, including white. Have you noticed a white ...

It’s easy to imagine that dry eyes have a simple cause, like allergies, dry air, or worn-out contact lenses. And sometimes that's true. But if your eyes feel dry, irritated, or sore for a long time, ...

The conjunctiva is the clear membrane that covers the white part of the eye. Conjunctival chemosis is a swelling of the membrane. It can look like a big blister on the eyeball. The eyes may be ...

Expanding optometrists' scope of practice in New Hampshire raises concerns. Survey shows majority prefer physicians for eye procedures.

A burst blood vessel in the eye, or subconjunctival hemorrhage (SCH), causes a patch of blood to appear on the white part of the eye. In most cases, it is harmless and goes away on its own. Healthcare ...

For more than 35 years, Carty Eye Associates has been that kind of place, a practice where families send their parents, their ...

We give you the breakdown to help you soothe your red, itchy eyes the right way. Red, itchy eyes are a tell-tale sign of either allergies or pink eye, which can be disconcerting when you’re trying to ...

We all experience dry, flaky skin at one point or another—but when you’re specifically experiencing dryness around your eyes, you might need more than just your regular face moisturizer or lotion.