Eye Health

Vision is a vital sense that significantly impacts the quality of life. This hub features numerous well-researched articles on the anatomy, physiology, and function of the human eye, as well as in-depth discussions on common and rare eye diseases, their diagnosis and treatment, and recent developments in ophthalmology. You can find information here based on evidence on a wide range of topics, from eye care and vision screening for children to more complex conditions such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and eye cancers. The collection also examines how genetics and the environment impact eye health, the effects of systemic diseases on the eyes, and the application of new technologies such as optogenetics and artificial intelligence in clinical ophthalmology.

Air Pollution and Eye Health

The eye is a delicate organ with a large and moist area exposed to the environment that makes it more susceptible to air pollution than other parts of the body.

Glaucoma Diagnosis

Eye cancer treatment

Optic Nerve Cupping in Glaucoma

Retinitis Pigmentosa Genetics

Growing an eye for transplantation: potentials and pitfalls

What is LASIK?

Ocular Larva Migrans

History of Ophthalmology

Diabetic Retinopathy Risk Factors

Glaucoma Management

Strategies to Improve Cataract Surgery Outcomes

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Optogenetics Applications

Detecting Brain Disease Using the Eye

Glaucoma Classifications

Retinitis Pigmentosa Cause

Eyelid Cancer

Neuropathy, Ataxia and Retinitis Pigmentosa (NARP Syndrome)

Glaucoma Pathophysiology

Diabetic Retinopathy Diagnosis

What is Otitis Media?

Eyelid Cancer Surgery

Retinal Detachment Prognosis

Otitis Media Diagnosis

Diagnosing and Treating Retinoblastoma

Types of Glaucoma

How Will AI Impact Ophthalmology?

Retinitis Pigmentosa Symptoms

Types of visual impairment

What is Wavefront Aberrometry?

Types of Eye Allergy

What is Normal-Tension Glaucoma?

Preventing Ocular Hypertension

Glaucoma Causes

What Causes Eye Floaters?

Eyelid Cancer Non-Surgical Treatments

Ocular Larva Migrans Diagnosis and Treatment

What are Aberrations of the Eye?

How Does the Eye Work?

What Causes Retinal Detachment?

What Causes Ocular Hypertension?

Genetics of Eye Color

Retinoblastoma - Malignant Tumor of the Retina

Treating Retinal Detachment

Introduction to Optogenetics

Blepharitis Types and Causes

Ocular Larva Migrans Symptoms and Causes

Signs and Symptoms of Retinoblastoma

Causes of eye cancer

Health Risks and Benefits of Eye Drops

Ophthalmologist Education and Training

What is Diabetic Retinopathy?

Eye Health and Diet

Otitis Media Causes

Growing an eye for transplantation: potentials and pitfalls

Retinal Break

What is Open-Angle Glaucoma?

Oculoplastic Surgery Overview

Choroidal Melanoma

What is Traumatic Glaucoma?

Should You Seek Help for Eye Floaters?

Iris Melanoma

Types of Refractive Disorder

Central Retinal Vein Occlusion (CRVO)

Ophthalmology

LASIK Complications

What is Refractory Cancer?

Otitis Media Treatments

Current and Future Applications of Optogenetics

Diabetic eye disease / diabetic retinopathy stages

Signs and Risk Factors for Eye Disease

Retinal Breaks and Retinal Detachment

What are Cataracts?

What Causes Eye Floaters?

Ocular Hypertension: Diagnosis and Treatment

Eye Care for Children

Conjunctiva microbiota

Iris Nevus vs Melanoma

What is Diabetic Retinopathy?

What is Visceral Larva Migrans?

What is eye cancer?

Retinoblastoma Screening

Anatomy of the Human Eye

Symptoms and Diagnosis of Eye Allergies

Small Incision Lenticule Extraction (SMILE) Surgery

Managing and Treating Eye Allergies

Otitis Media Symptoms

Looking After Your Eyes During Old Age

Smoking and Eye Health: What You Need to Know

Subspecialties of Ophthalmology

Diagnosis of eye cancer

Diabetic Retinopathy Treatments

Retinitis Pigmentosa Diagnosis

Types of Eye Allergy

What Causes Retinoblastoma?

Preventing Retinal Detachment

Symptoms of eye cancer

What is Retinitis Pigmentosa?

What is Choroideremia?

Glaucoma Symptoms

Using the Coralberry to Treat Eye Cancer

Risks Associated with Eye Make-Up

Amblyopia Types

Diabetic Retinopathy Symptoms

Ophthalmology Around the World

What Does an Optometrist Do?

Importance of Regular Eye Checks and the Check-up Procedure

What is Glaucoma?

Latest Eye Health News and Research

AI tool detects tiny brain lesions to improve epilepsy treatment in children

An advanced AI tool can detect tiny brain lesions that cause severe epilepsy in children, allowing faster diagnosis, more precise treatment and a potential cure, according to a new study.

30 Sep 2025

Undiagnosed G6PD deficiency can lead to delayed diabetes diagnosis for Black and Asian men

A common but often undiagnosed genetic condition may be causing delays in type 2 diabetes diagnoses and increasing the risk of serious complications for thousands of Black and South Asian men in the UK - and potentially millions worldwide.

30 Sep 2025

How air pollution harms kids’ eyesight, and why clean air makes a difference

Improving air quality may safeguard children's vision, with findings revealing a strong connection between pollution and myopia in school environments.

29 Sep 2025

New intramuscular mRNA vaccine offers easier alternative to treat neovascular eye diseases

An mRNA vaccine developed by researchers from Japan suppressed abnormal blood vessel growth or neovascularization in the retina of mouse models.

26 Sep 2025

Optogenetics and artificial intelligence open path to personalized Parkinson’s treatment

Globally recognized figures like Muhammad Ali and Michael J. Fox have long suffered from Parkinson's disease. The disease presents a complex set of motor symptoms, including tremors, rigidity, bradykinesia, and postural instability.

26 Sep 2025

20 years after Katrina, Louisiana still struggles with evacuation plans that minimize health risks

In late August 2020, Ashlee Guidry and her staff kept a wary eye on guidance from local officials as Hurricane Laura passed over Cuba en route to southwestern Louisiana.

26 Sep 2025

Mount Sinai study maps protein networks driving Alzheimer’s disease pathogenesis

A new study led by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai offers one of the most comprehensive views yet of how brain cells interact in Alzheimer's disease, mapping protein networks that reveal communication failures and point to new therapeutic opportunities.

25 Sep 2025

Reversing age-related vision loss with retinal lipid therapy

Changes in vision are often a common sign of aging. If you sit in a dimly lit restaurant with anyone over the age of 60, you'll likely hear the person say, "Hold on - let me pull out my cell phone. I need more light to read the menu!" But what if we could reverse age-related visual decline?

24 Sep 2025

Far-UV at 222 nm disrupts common allergens and could ease asthma triggers

Far-UV radiation demonstrates a 25% reduction in airborne allergens, highlighting its promise for enhancing indoor air quality for asthma patients.

24 Sep 2025

Scientists study how nanoplastics transfer across generations

You can't see nanoplastics with the naked eye, but they're everywhere - including your body.

23 Sep 2025

Study reveals how the brain narrows attention over time

How we focus our attention before we even see an object matters. For example, when we look for something moving in the sky, our expectation would be very different if the object is a bird flying past or a baseball coming straight at us.

23 Sep 2025

Tracking antibiotic prescribing variation in Arkansas Medicaid patient-centered medical homes

In this study, researchers developed, implemented and measured a claims-based, practice-level performance measure to calculate, track and influence antibiotic prescribing variation across Arkansas Medicaid's patient-centered medical home (PCMH) program.

23 Sep 2025

Study reveals how a key spinal circuit shapes the choreography of sex

For decades, it was thought that while the brain orchestrated male sexual behaviour – arousal, courtship, and copulation – the spinal cord merely executed the final act: ejaculation.

23 Sep 2025

Cleaner air can improve vision in younger children

Air pollution may be harming children's eyesight with cleaner air helping to protect and even improve their vision - especially in younger children, a new study reveals.

23 Sep 2025

Gestures and speech rhythms can help improve comprehension in children with language difficulties

Developmental language disorder (DLD) affects around two children in each class. It hinders their acquisition and use of language, even if they do not have other auditory, intellectual or neurological problems, and are only affected in this aspect of language.

23 Sep 2025

Climate change fuels spread of neurological virus in Europe

Growing numbers of West Nile virus infection cases, fueled by climate change, are sparking fears among citizens and healthcare providers in Europe. A Clinical Insight in the European Journal of Internal Medicine, published by Elsevier, aims to raise awareness and equip medical professionals with the knowledge needed to recognize and manage this emerging disease to avoid further spread and serious health consequences, especially for vulnerable individuals.

23 Sep 2025

Dental care habits predict broader preventive health behaviors in college students

For undergraduates, a trip to the dentist can reflect more than oral health. Those who kept up with dental exams were also more likely to schedule eye and physical exams, carry health insurance, and rate their overall health more positively, according to new study.

23 Sep 2025