Eye Care

Taking care of your eyesight is important. Learn about eye problems and how to maintain your eye health.

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Eyelid Dermatitis: What Doctors Need You to Know

If your eyelids are itchy, red, and irritated, you may have eyelid dermatitis. Here's what you need to know about the different types, plus, the treatments for each.

9 Subtle Signs of a Dangerous Eye Infection

Pain, redness, itching…find out how to tell if your eye infection is dangerous or just annoying.


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10 Sunglasses Myths that Could Ruin Your Eyes

Eye doctors dispel some of the most common sunglasses myths—like expensive shades and darker lenses are better for eye...


The Best Polarized Sunglasses, According to Optometrists

To help you choose the best polarized sunglasses for eye protection, eye experts share their tips on what to...


6 Things That Could Happen to Your Eyes if You Stare at a Screen All Day

Eye experts reveal what happens when you stare at a screen all day, including digital eye strain, dry eyes,...

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7 Signs You’re at High Risk for Glaucoma

Our eye experts reveal how to know if you're at high risk for glaucoma, the second-leading cause of blindness.


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I Wore Blue Light Glasses for a Week—Here’s What Happened

This is what happened when one woman wore blue light glasses for a week to help reduce her digital...


12 Signs You Need to Visit an Eye Doctor

If you have vision or eye problems, it's a good idea to see an eye doctor sooner rather than later—although...


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9 Things Eye Experts Won’t Tell You About Glasses

This insider intel will help you find the frames and lenses you want and will help you see clearly—without breaking...


14 Possible Causes of Blurry Vision

Blurry vision is one of the most common eye symptoms. Learn what conditions—big and small—could be causing blurry vision.


7 Signs You Need New Glasses (That Have Nothing to Do with Blurry Vision)

An ophthalmologist reveals the eye symptoms, including achy eyes, headaches, and feeling nauseous, that suggest you need new glasses.


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11 Signs Your Eyes Could Be in Danger

Some eye symptoms indicate minor conditions. Others could be signs of real trouble.


8 Things Your Eye Boogers Can Reveal About Your Health

A little discharge or crust around your eyes is normal, but a change in color, consistency, or amount could be...

How to Get Rid of a Stye—the Right Way

You can usually treat these pesky and painful eyelid spots at home—but make sure you follow these directions for how...


Wait, There’s No Such Thing as Blue Eyes?

The blue color in eyes actually has nothing to do with their pigment. A surprising light trick sets blue peepers...


7 Pink Eye Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore

Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, is a very common—and sometimes contagious—eye inflammation. These are common pink eye symptoms.


The Best Sunglasses for UV Protection

Keep your eyes protected and your style flawless with doctor-approved eyewear for your next sunny adventure.


7 Tips to Extend the Life of Your Glasses

What to know to treat sunglasses and eyeglasses with TLC.


If You’re Seeing Eye Floaters or Flashes, Here’s What to Do About Them

Eye floaters are annoying spots that sometimes drift across your field of vision. Here's what you need to know about...


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6 Surprising Diseases That Eye Doctors Find First

Your eyes are a window to the soul—and your general health. Here are conditions that eye doctors can discover during...


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7 Things That Could Happen If You Keep Rubbing Your Eyes

Rubbing your eyes may provide temporary relief, but the practice may also cause eye disease, worsen existing conditions, and increase...


7 Sneaky Signs You Need Reading Glasses

The most obvious symptom is blurry vision, but here are other surprising clues you might be overlooking.

10 Foods That Slash Your Risk of Macular Degeneration

You only get one set of eyes, and aging can do a number on their ability to function. Keep...


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4 Things Your Eye Color Might Reveal About Your Health

Your risk for certain conditions, like melanoma, could be linked to your eye color.


Jennifer Aniston Has Lived with This Common Disorder for Years

Jennifer Aniston suffered from this common chronic condition for years without even knowing it. It affected her work, fitness, and...


Millions of People in the U.S. Have This Parasite—and May Not Realize It

The parasite often gets mistaken for dry or irritated eyes.


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Science May Have Found a Safe, Effective Treatment for Eye Floaters

Eye floaters—that visible but mostly harmless junk in your eyes—are thoroughly annoying. Now, there might be a way to make...


The Blue Light from Your Electronic Devices Actually Has a Hidden Benefit, According to Science

Blue light can mess with your sleep-wake cycle, causing all kinds of problems. But blue light isn't all bad. In...