Eye Disorders and Diseases Articles

UK scientists have discovered a gene therapy for a rare form of blindness that can halt degeneration and restore vision. The therapy may benefit people suffering from other forms of genetically-related blindness as well.

Your body goes through an awful lot of changes during pregnancy, but vision changes are probably the last thing you expect when you are going to have a baby. What are the most common eye problems during pregnancy, and what can you do about them?

Pink eye is a common enough condition for most people to have experienced it at one time or another. In this article we explain the common causes, symptoms and management to make sure the condition does not get out of hand.

It is difficult to understand why some people suffer from chronic dry eyes and why it is so difficult to treat. Find out more about the latest consensus on its causes, symptoms and the current treatment protocols.

The eyelid contains many tiny oil glands, and these can become clogged up by dirt, oil or even dead skin. Once this occurs, it creates a great breeding ground for bacteria, and so the style is born.

Most of the eye strains are related to an increased viewing of the computer monitors at work or continuous television viewing. Take some time to relax your eyes and help them to serve you better for a longer time.

We are exploring Bietti's cyrstalline dystrophy to find out more information about the condition and why it is often misdiagnosed.

Here we will take a look at some important information about a pediatric eye doctor and give you a better idea about what to look for when selecting one for your child.

Does your child need glasses? This article discusses the tell-tale signs of vision problems, as well as the reasons all kids need regular eye exams even without these warning signs.

What would you do if you found a strange white spot in the place of the traditional "red eye" in a picture of your child? One mom found that keeping a close eye on your kids' eyes can save lives: the white reflection turned out to be a rare eye cancer.