Bacteria that can cause serious eye infections are able to survive longer in contact lens cleaning solution than previously known, a new study finds.
Bacteria that can cause serious eye infections are able to survive longer in contact lens cleaning solution than previously known, a new study finds.
Scientists may have found a new method for treating age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness.
Scientists may have found a new method for treating age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness.
Global rates of blindness and poor vision have fallen sharply over the past two decades, especially in rich nations, a new study reveals.
Global rates of blindness and poor vision have fallen sharply over the past two decades, especially in rich nations, a new study reveals.
Here's one more ability that seems to decline with age: color sense.
Here's one more ability that seems to decline with age: color sense.
While skiers, snowboarders and skaters held viewers' attention during this week's Winter Olympics, it was tough not to notice TV broadcaster Bob Costas's glaring eye infection as well.
While skiers, snowboarders and skaters held viewers' attention during this week's Winter Olympics, it was tough not to notice TV broadcaster Bob Costas's glaring eye infection as well.
People with fast eye movements tend to be less patient and more likely to make impulsive decisions, a new study contends.
People with fast eye movements tend to be less patient and more likely to make impulsive decisions, a new study contends.
Contact lenses that deliver glaucoma medication over long periods are getting closer to reality, say researchers working with laboratory animals.
Contact lenses that deliver glaucoma medication over long periods are getting closer to reality, say researchers working with laboratory animals.
Residents of American cities with high levels of air pollution are much more likely to develop dry eye syndrome than people who live in cities with cleaner air, a new study shows.
Residents of American cities with high levels of air pollution are much more likely to develop dry eye syndrome than people who live in cities with cleaner air, a new study shows.
Damage to the blood vessels of the eyes or kidneys might help identify people who are at raised risk for a common type of heart-rhythm disorder, a new study suggests.
Damage to the blood vessels of the eyes or kidneys might help identify people who are at raised risk for a common type of heart-rhythm disorder, a new study suggests.
Laura Butler knew something was wrong when she felt a pain in her eye while driving that was so bad she had to pull over.
Laura Butler knew something was wrong when she felt a pain in her eye while driving that was so bad she had to pull over.
A new study challenges the common belief that making eye contact when trying to bring someone around to your point of view can help your cause.
A new study challenges the common belief that making eye contact when trying to bring someone around to your point of view can help your cause.
The system that controls eye movements in humans is highly adaptable and can make changes within a few hours when something interferes with a person's ability to see, according to a new study.
The system that controls eye movements in humans is highly adaptable and can make changes within a few hours when something interferes with a person's ability to see, according to a new study.
Many Fourth of July fireworks-related injuries could be prevented with some common sense, according to experts who advise people to avoid using fireworks at home -- even if they're legal.
Many Fourth of July fireworks-related injuries could be prevented with some common sense, according to experts who advise people to avoid using fireworks at home -- even if they're legal.
In a new finding sure to be shared with some skeptical parents, it seems that the brains of video game enthusiasts make better and faster use of visual input.
In a new finding sure to be shared with some skeptical parents, it seems that the brains of video game enthusiasts make better and faster use of visual input.
Adding omega-3 fatty acids and other nutrients to standard antioxidant vitamins doesn't give older people any added protection against a leading cause of blindness, a new study finds.
Adding omega-3 fatty acids and other nutrients to standard antioxidant vitamins doesn't give older people any added protection against a leading cause of blindness, a new study finds.
