When you think about protecting your health, you probably picture your heart, lungs, or even your skin. But what about your eyes, specifically, your retina? The retina is the thin, light-sensitive ...

A new study has for the first time tested the use of an artificial intelligence–powered eye scan in general practice clinics to screen patients for cardiovascular disease. Results of the research, ...

Lattice degeneration of the retina occurs when your retina gets thinner over time. About 10% of people experience this condition within their lifetime. It does not directly cause vision issues, but ...

Just one of many reasons why routine appointments for this body part are so important.

Eye floaters are often harmless, but doctors say a sudden increase in these drifting spots could signal a serious retinal problem. Experts explain why more young adults are noticing floaters, the ...

Seeing flashing lights in the corner of one or both eyes can occur with migraine or result from trauma, detached retina, or other problems. The flashes of light may vary in shape, color, frequency, ...

During my recent visit with my optometrist, a retinal embolus (a Hollenhorst plaque) was discovered in my right eye. It was stated that this embolus could possibly dislodge, travel to my brain and ...

In a recent study published in Cell Reports Medicine, researchers developed AI-Doctor, an advanced artificial Intelligence (AI) system designed to interpret fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA) images ...

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common eye condition. More than 40% of Americans can't see clearly at a distance because their eye is longer than normal. Usually myopia doesn't cause any problems ...

Retinoschisis affects the retina, causing problems with the central or peripheral vision. A person’s vision tends to worsen over time. In many cases, this is a natural result of aging, but it may ...