eye health

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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

Women’s Eye Health 101

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.

Glaucoma 101

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

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

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

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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

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

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Top 10 Tips for Summer Eye Health

Use these 10 tips and tricks to help protect your eyes this summer

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From Rotten Teeth to Advanced Cancer, Patients Feel the Effects of Treatment Delays

Along with exacerbating existing health problems, the pandemic has caused a host of new medical issues in patients

Do You See Red Like I See Red?

Do You See Red Like I See Red?

Color is an inherent part of visual experience, so it's disconcerting to think the way two people perceive the world might be totally different.

What You Need to Know About Glaucoma: Q&A With Dr. Marlene R. Moster

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

Use Sunscreen and Sunglasses in All Seasons

Hold On to Summer With These Health Habits

Some of us are tempted to stash the sunscreen and sunglasses at the end of summer, but it's healthier to apply sunscreen and wear sunglasses year-round.

Preventing Glaucoma

Preventing Glaucoma

Certain ethnic groups, the elderly and people who have family members with glaucoma are at a higher risk than others for the eye disease.

What to Expect When Your Eyes Start Changing

What to Expect When Your Eyes Start Changing

As we age, our eyes, along with many other body parts, change. Here are some common vision problems that may occur as you age.

Here's How to Slow Down Time

Here's How to Slow Down Time

Health writer Sheryl Kraft tells how a medical emergency—having a detached retina—forces her to slow down and reconnect with the people and natural world around her.

Tales From a Retinal Detachment

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

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.

Daily Habits That Can Ruin Your Health

Daily Habits That Can Ruin Your Health

You might think some minor habits aren't a big deal. But certain things you do every day are slowly taking a toll on your body.

Bookworms More Prone to Be Nearsighted

Bookworms More Prone to Be Nearsighted

Research found that the more years someone spent in education, the greater the risk of developing nearsightedness (myopia).

Could a Hot Cup of Tea Preserve Your Vision?

Could a Hot Cup of Tea Preserve Your Vision?

A spot of hot tea in the afternoon might help you save your sight, new research suggests.

What You Need to Know About Chronic Dry Eye

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.

Conversations With Your Eye Care Professional May Reveal More Than Meets the Eye

Conversations With Your Eye Care Professional May Reveal More Than Meets the Eye

A conversation with your eye doctor can help identify things that might not turn up in the eye exam and spot signs of health conditions that first manifest with eye symptoms.