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How to watch the solar eclipse safely
Viewing an eclipse is memorable, but eye experts stress doing it safely. Looking into any type of eclipse — partial or total — poses severe risks to your eyes. Read tips for safe eclipse viewing.
Family history, ethnicity give insights into glaucoma
Anyone can get glaucoma, but certain families, and particularly African Americans, are most susceptible. Learn more about this sight-stealing disease and how screening can protect your vision.
A closer look at pink eye: Self-care tips for conjunctivitis
When your eyeball turns a shade of pink or red, and you have a watery and inflamed eye, it's a sign of conjunctivitis. Learn why the best option to treat pink eye may be to care for it at home.
Eye pain: Taking the sting out of a stye
Have you ever awoken to discover a red, painful lump near the edge of your eyelid? Here's how to treat a stye and when you should see a healthcare professional.
Diabetes and your eyes
Everyone needs to take care of their eyes, but when you have diabetes, eye care is especially important. Learn how new AI technology can help detect a common eye issue in people with diabetes.
Why do I need safety glasses?
Many people underestimate how common eye injuries are and believe that regular glasses can protect them. Learn how safety glasses are made to withstand projectiles and can save your sight.
See clearly: Advances in eyewear
Advancements in eyeglasses are making them more comfortable, durable and stylish. Learn how multifocal lenses can be customized and how coatings reduce ocular symptoms.
How age-related macular degeneration blurs vision
Macular degeneration is a common cause of age-related vision loss. Learn how it makes reading, recognizing faces and driving difficult, and what you can do to lower your risk.
Don’t be fooled by glaucoma — the silent sight thief
Glaucoma, sometimes called the silent thief of sight, is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, which is critical for good vision. Learn what to do to protect and secure your sight.
George Frank seeing straight thanks to surgery for crossed eyes
Eye contact is an important nonverbal communication skill. But for George Frank, this wasn't possible. Read about a surgery that changed the muscles around his eye to align his crossed eyes to improve his sight.
Relief for dry eyes a welcome sight
Dry eye disease leads to burning, stinging, watery or red eyes, and can affect your daily life. Here's what you need to know if you experience dry eyes.
7 common questions about upper eyelid surgery
If you're bothered by drooping eyelids or are losing your peripheral range of vision, upper eyelid surgery may be a solution for you. An ophthalmologist answers questions about this common surgery.
