Share on Pinterest Scientists have found different bacteria spices in the eye microbiome of people with dry eye disease. ljubaphoto/Getty Images Several areas of the body have a microbiome, including ...

Retinal hemorrhage is the medical term for bleeding in the retina. There are various types of retinal hemorrhages, including vitreous, intraretinal, and subretinal bleeds. The retina is a layer of ...

Cell and gene therapies for degenerative eye diseases are still a long way off, but they have the potential to make a transformative difference to people’s lives. Vision impairment and loss caused by ...

Little Harvey Haines has been given a new lease of life. Born with a rare eye condition severely affecting his sight, he struggled to communicate with children his own age, shied away from ...

Macular telangiectasia (MacTel) type 2 is a disease that affects your macula, which is in your eye. It's an area in the center of your retina – the light-sensitive tissue at the back of your eye.

Omega-3 fatty acids have been touted as essential nutrients for overall health, but it is important to look critically at the potential benefits of omega-3s for eye health. While studies show that ...

A new study suggests that never-seen-before stem cells in the human retina can restore vision in mice with a common eye disorder. But more work is needed to translate the treatment to people. When you ...

While eye drops may help alleviate some symptoms of diabetic retinopathy, they don’t target the underlying blood vessel damage in your retina. Retinopathy is a possible complication of diabetes. At ...