Common eye diseases include age-related macular degeneration, amblyopia, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, dry eye, and glaucoma. Over time, tissue damage in different parts of the eye can lead to ...

Scientists have identified never-before-seen cells in the human eye that could potentially help reverse vision loss caused by common diseases, such as macular degeneration. The researchers discovered ...

A common infection may reach the eye, trigger inflammation, and worsen memory loss linked to Alzheimer’s disease.

Mar. 11—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 ...

• Around age five, kids should have their vision and eye alignment checked by their paediatrician or family doctor. The eyes of your child are more than the windows to his soul. To explore the world ...

Chlamydia pneumoniae—a common bacterium that causes pneumonia and sinus infections—can linger in the eye and brain for years and may aggravate Alzheimer's disease, according to a study from ...

Vision can naturally change with age. Certain conditions, like cataracts or glaucoma, may also develop with age and affect vision. Regular eye tests can help protect vision through early detection. It ...

Misaligned eyes in children are associated with an increased prevalence of mental illness, results of a large study suggest. Strabismus, a condition in which the eyes don't line up or are "crossed" is ...

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