The Importance of an Eye Exam
A simple exam can help prevent devastating eye diseases and vision loss
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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
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
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
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.
Everything you need to know about women’s health — in one place.
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
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.
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.
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
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
HealthyWomen writer Sheryl Kraft recently experienced a health crisis of her own. She tells a cautionary tale of dealing with a detached retina.
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.
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.
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.
