Thyroid eye disease is a chronic autoimmune disorder causing inflammation in the muscles and other tissues behind the eye. It can lead to other eye complications, including glaucoma.

Thyroid eye disease can lead to blindness Most patients receive conservative treatment — lubrication of the eye to reduce symptoms related to disturbance of the tear film. About 5% of patients will ...

At 40, many women are juggling multiple roles—nurturing families, leading teams, managing homes, and often putting themselves ...

Doctors say it’s concerning because a lot of eye diseases and disorders can progress without people noticing any changes in their vision and a delay in diagnosis risks long-term damage.

Eye health experts say research now links overuse of computer and smartphone screens to several progressive, irreversible eye disorders, such as dry eye disease and myopia, at rates not seen before.

Dry eye disease is diagnosed during a comprehensive dilated eye exam. "Through a microscope, we can measure the tear volume and tear evaporation rate," says Vivian Shibayama, OD, an optometrist at ...

Eye exams are not just for people who need glasses Bailey Nelson aims to make buying eyewear ‘a joyful experience’. By Linda White • Postmedia Content Works Published Jun 01, 2024 ...

Cataracts and other eye diseases also affect children, and struggle with day-to-day activities or everyday life in the future. The burden of visual illnesses has decreased by almost 50 percent in ...

Hundreds of adults and teenagers in England with rare eye disease Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) will soon have ...

For just £50 the optomap - along with an optical coherence tomography (OCT) scan, which detects common eye diseases - can be added on to any standard eye test. While traditional scans capture ...