Eye & vision News

Eye implant gives blind some vision

Ongoing trials of the Argus II Retinal Prosthesis System show that it returns useful visual perception to patients rendered blind by outer retinal degeneration.

Could aspirin harm seniors' eyes?

Daily aspirin use among seniors may double their risk of developing a particularly advanced form of age-related macular degeneration, a debilitating eye disease.

Glaucoma triggers

Researchers have found the factors that can cause secondary open-angle glaucoma and an increased risk of cataracts.

Bad contacts a nightmare

Infections, even blindness, may result from non-prescription contact lenses, the FDA warns.

Guide dogs, new challenges

Guide dogs and their handlers have always undergone intense training on dealing with distractions from squirrels to skateboarders.

Space missions may damage eyes

Astronauts experience bone and muscle loss in the weightlessness of space.

Severe vision loss

More than half of patients who have a trabeculectomy for glaucoma may suffer from temporary, sometimes severe vision loss afterward, suggests a new study.

Under-eye fat transfer lasts

Fat transferred under the eyes to create a younger-looking face can last for at least three years, suggests a new study of people who had the surgery.

Smartphones may be taxing your eyes

The combination of small fonts, phones held close to browse the Web, and text, can cause eyestrain and headaches, a study finds.

Vitamin C lowers cataract risk

Older adults who get very little vitamin C in their diets may have an increased risk of developing cataracts, a study in India finds.