A Glaucoma Diagnosis: Looking Beyond Drops for the Best Treatment Options
New options in glaucoma surgery may open up better treatment options and reduce the dependence on topical medications
eye disorders
Going Blind Has Its Challenges, But It’s Not as Scary as You May Think
Grief is a big part of vision loss, but what’s been hardest for us are the stigmas about blindness
Women’s Eye Health 101
Women are at higher risk for eye diseases than men. Here’s what you need to know to keep your eyes healthy.
Clinically Speaking: Questions to Ask Your HCP About Thyroid Eye Disease (TED)
Use this guide to discuss a TED diagnosis with your HCP
Glaucoma 101
About 3 million people in the U.S. have glaucoma, and 6 out of 10 of them are women. Find out what you need to know.
The Phases of Thyroid Eye Disease
Learn about the progression of normal eyes to the acute and chronic phases of thyroid eye disease
Las fases de la oftalmopatía tiroidea
Obtén información sobre el proceso de cambio de ojos saludables a fases agudas y crónicas de la oftalmopatía tiroidea
Thyroid Eye Disease 101
Up to 1 in 2 people who have Graves’ disease have symptoms of thyroid eye disease — and it’s more common in women
Oftalmopatía tiroidea 101
Hasta 1 de cada 2 personas que tienen la enfermedad de Graves tiene síntomas de oftalmopatía tiroidea y es más frecuente en las mujeres
Top 10 Tips for Summer Eye Health
Use these 10 tips and tricks to help protect your eyes this summer
I’m an Optometrist, but That Didn’t Make It Any Easier to Tell My Grandmother She Has Macular Degeneration
As a family, we’re getting through this genetic disorder together
What You Need to Know About Glaucoma: Q&A With Dr. Marlene R. Moster
What you can't see — the invisible disease that can leave you blind
Everything you need to know about women’s health — in one place.
Tales From a Retinal Detachment
HealthyWomen writer Sheryl Kraft recently experienced a health crisis of her own. She tells a cautionary tale of dealing with a detached retina.
Don't Turn a Blind Eye to Vision Problems
Your eyes are subject to a wide variety of health conditions, from minor annoyances to serious chronic diseases and even cancer.
What You Need to Know About Chronic Dry Eye
Find out what you need to know about chronic dry eye, a condition with symptoms that may include itching, burning or stinging.
How to Talk About Your Eyes
The conversation you have with your eye care professional is as important as the physical eye exam.
Why Your Eyes Might Be Red and Itchy
As if it's not enough to deal with headaches, hot flashes, insomnia, hot flashes mood swings, fatigue…it a wonder we survive menopause. But we do.
Macular Degeneration
The leading cause of low vision in the U.S. are age-related eye-diseases like macular degeneration. Macular degeneration is a group of eye diseases that affects central vision. It affects the macula, the central part of the retina of the eye that allows you to see fine, sharp details straight ahead. READ MORE
Chronic Dry Eye
Chronic dry eye is an inflammatory disorder of tears and the ocular surface, typically resulting in symptoms of dryness and overall discomfort. READ MORE