Eye Health Medical Reference

What affects the color of your eyes? While genetics plays a role, certain health conditions can cause changes to eye color and may require a visit to the eye doctor.

Think you might have astigmatism? Learn how to check for this eye condition at home and when you need to see an eye doctor.

Pink eye, or conjunctivitis, is an inflammation of the lining of the eye. Learn about home and prescription remedies to speed up your recovery, and when to see a doctor.

Learn home remedies and medical treatments to help ease your stye symptoms and speed up your recovery.

Exercising your eyes can help relieve symptoms of eye strain. Learn the best exercises for eye strain, how to get started, and how to keep your eyes healthy.

A neuro-ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who specializes in treating vision issues linked to neurological conditions. Learn about the conditions they treat and when you might need to visit one.

Graves’ eye disease can cause dry, red, irritated eyes, bulging eyes, and shortened eyelids that won’t close all the way.

Most of the symptoms of Graves’ eye disease are mild and manageable with treatment.

Learn what tests your doctor will use to find out if you have Graves' eye disease.

In thyroid eye disease, your immune cells attack healthy eye tissue. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and long-term effects.

Many of the symptoms of Graves’ eye disease are mild. You can manage these on your own with over-the-counter products and home remedies.

Blue light -- the kind from your smartphone, tablet, TV, and even energy-efficient light bulbs -- can lead to a range of health issues. Here are a few tips to ward off blue light’s effects.

The sun is the biggest source of blue light. Popular electronics are another source. Learn more about blue light and how it works.

Blue light can be harmful in large amounts. Learn more about how it can impact your eyes and sleep quality.

Too much exposure to blue light could lead to insomnia and symptoms of depression. Learn more about how it can affect your mental health.

Blue light can help or hurt your skin. Learn more about where it comes from and how it can impact your skin.

Do your eyes grow as you age? Do they change shape? Does your vision change? Lean what to expect from your eyes as you get older and how to take care of your eyes at any age.

Aphakia is a condition in which the lens of your eye is missing. Learn what causes it, what its symptoms are, and how it’s treated.

The humid, dog days of summer are usually great for dry eyes. But in certain situations, you might still feel the irritation, sensitivity to light, and vision issues that come with dry eye. Here's how to keep dry eye at bay when the temperatures rise.

People have used ingredients from a type of rose called the Damask rose for medical purposes throughout history. Learn what modern studies show about the potential uses of the plant for eye problems.

Lagophthalmos is when your eyes don’t close all the way. Learn more about this condition and how to treat it.

Is it allergies, or is something else making your eyes itch? Find out what it could be and how to treat it.

What is Hypertropia and is there a treatment for it and are children most likely to have it? Learn more about Hypertropia causes, symptoms, & treatment.

One common side effect of Botox is eyelid droop. See what causes it and how can you prevent it and why you should research your doctor first.

Everything you need to know about styes. Are they contagious, what are the causes, symptoms, and best way to treat them.