vision

Senior patient having an eye exam at ophthalmologist's office

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

Twin sisters Joy Thomas and Jenelle Landgraf are standing next to each other in front of a body of water and nature.

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’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.

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

woman holding orange halves in front of her eyes

Top 10 Tips for Summer Eye Health

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

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

What You Don't Know About Your Eyes Could Hurt You

What You Don't Know About Your Eyes Could Hurt You

Too often we ignore symptoms that indicate vision problems—and sometimes there are no symptoms. That's why it's important to know about your eyes and to regularly visit an eye doctor.

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.

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).

The Vulnerabilities of Aging

The Vulnerabilities of Aging

Columnist Frank Bruni's article about sudden partial vision loss helps us come to grips with some of the formidable truths and vulnerabilities of aging.

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.

7 Facts You Need to Know About Floaters

7 Facts You Need to Know About Floaters

Floaters are those spots or specks that often float across our eyes as we age. Here's what you need to know about floaters.

Boomers Doing Better at Avoiding Eye Disease of Aging

Boomers Doing Better at Avoiding Eye Disease of Aging

Macular degeneration is a major cause of vision loss in older Americans. But new research shows that baby boomers are somehow avoiding the illness at higher rates than their parents did.