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 ...

Despite the nursery rhyme about three blind mice, mouse eyesight is surprisingly sensitive. Studying how mice see has helped ...

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, ...

How can something so small be so painful? Getting something stuck in your eye can often stop you in your tracks, and getting it back out isn't always easy. First thing's first: The best way to get ...

These days, many of us have jobs that require us to stare at computer screens for hours at a time. That can put a real strain on your eyes. Eye problems caused by computer use fall under the heading ...

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 ...

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.