Back in January, we wrote about the vision-related side effects linked to popular weight-loss medications originally developed for type 2 diabetes. According to the Pew Research Center, nearly two million Americans are using, or have used, semaglutide—more commonly known as...

It’s that time of year again! While dry eyes can happen any time of the year, spring is a hard season for many people, especially if they have allergies and react to the pollen in the air. If you suffer...

When COVID hit in 2020, few could predict the outcomes that pandemic would have on the general population, not to mention the effect the lockdowns had on children’s eyesight from hours of on-line computer learning, cell phones, and tablet usage...

For many adults, New Year’s resolutions usually include losing those pesky ten, twenty, or more pounds that refuse to budge by joining a gym and going on a calorie-restrictive diet. With the introduction of semaglutide — a weight-loss drug for...

Romantics say that the eyes are windows into the soul. Over time, researchers have come to learn this to be true on another level: the eyes are windows into the health of the body. And more recently, they’ve added ears...

As the crisp autumn air rolls in, many of us welcome sweater weather and falling leaves. However, the season’s environmental changes can also lead to some less-than-pleasant surprises, like eye styes. These small, painful lumps near the edge of your...

School’s nearly in session! Time to set aside swimsuits, say goodbye to lazy days, and shop for back-to-school supplies. It’s also the time for annual physicals for many students to ensure they’re in the best condition for learning. But often...

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Vision loss can be a devastating situation for people. The gradual (or sudden) inability to complete everyday tasks like you used to can leave you feeling frustrated, anxious, and isolated. During the month of May, the National Eye Institute is...

Punxsutawney Phil got it right this year. No shadow for the groundhog means an early spring, and he did not disappoint. As much of the northern half of the United States experienced frigid temperatures for most of January, people welcomed...