If you or your child has pink eye, you may be tempted to rush to the doctor right away. But you might not have to. Allergies, viruses, and bacteria can cause pink eye, also called conjunctivitis. It ...

As many as 76 percent of us experience eye floaters, according to findings in the journal Survey of Ophthalmology. And while ...

Add this to the list of unfair realities: Some women are at higher risk for dry eye than men, thanks to hormonal changes. "Estrogen and androgen levels play a key role in regulating the function of ...

To reduce eye swelling from allergies, a person should try to avoid any known triggers or touching and rubbing their eyes. A person can also try applying a cold compress and taking certain medications ...

Amblyopia, commonly known as lazy eye, is an eye disorder that affects between 1 and 5 percent of the population. Lazy eye occurs when the vision in one eye does not develop properly. Another cause is ...

“Dry eye treatment has become one of the most important steps in achieving higher-quality vision,” says Dr. Benjamin. “Tixel is so safe and effective that it’s really an easy button for treating dry ...

Dry eyes and blurry vision are symptoms of dry eye syndrome, a preventable and treatable condition with home remedies and OTC or prescription options. Blurry vision with dry eye could indicate an ...

Pink eye is never fun to deal with, but health experts warn against taking unqualified medical advice in an attempt to cure it faster. "It’s understandable to want to get rid of pink eye as quickly as ...

Botox resolves under-eye wrinkles through botulinum toxin type A, which blocks acetylcholine neurotransmitters at the neuromuscular junction. This mechanism prevents the orbicularis oculi muscle from ...

Under-eye swelling is a common cosmetic concern. Puffiness after a late night, salty meal, or crying usually clears up within a day. Discharge, pain, and other severe symptoms warrant an appointment ...

Researchers are testing an unconventional way to treat amblyopia, better known as “lazy eye,” by briefly shutting the weaker ...

Thyroid eye disease (TED) is an inflammatory condition affecting those with thyroid disease. There is no cure, but effective management strategies exist. Thyroid eye disease, or Graves’ ophthalmopathy ...