The number of eye problems in children has been increasing. The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness says ...

The risk of primary open-angle glaucoma, the most common form, increases in the 60s. Starting at age 60, it's important to get yearly eye exams "even if you don't wear glasses," Birnbaum said.

Eye check-up at Tassia-Kwa Ndege Health Center in Embakasi East sub-county on October 5, 2021. [Denish Ochieng, Standard] As we learn about refractive errors and a few of the common eye conditions ...

Crohn’s is one of two conditions classified as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The other type is ulcerative colitis (UC). Generally, IBD is associated with digestive symptoms. However, up to ...

Instilling healthy habits early can help protect children’s vision and support long-term eye health. Encouraging outdoor play, providing a nutrient-rich diet, teaching eye safety, practicing eye ...

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We don’t pay much attention to our eyes until there’s a problem. Most of us wait until daily life or reading becomes blurry, “floaters” invade our vision or glare from the headlights of ...