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.

Dry eye disease (DED) is a prevalent, chronic condition diagnosed in about 16.4 million Americans, with an additional 6 million undiagnosed patients experiencing dry eye symptoms. 1 The prevalence of ...

Many types of eye drops are available for treating dry eyes. Over-the-counter (OTC) options are often effective, but a doctor may recommend prescription options if they aren’t. Preservative-free eye ...

Frequent dry eyes may signal more than simple irritation and could be an early warning sign of an autoimmune disease. This symptom has long been associated with Sjögren's Disease, a chronic autoimmune ...

National Eye Institute grant supports research to identify new targets for preserving vision and treating eye disease ...

An eye screening system that uses artificial intelligence helped more people with diabetes reach specialist care in Tanzania, ...

Dry eye disease is a condition that occurs when your eyes do not make enough tears or when your tears dry up too quickly. Tears are essential for keeping the surface of your eyes healthy, comfortable, ...

New mouse research shows that removing the protein lipocalin-2 from blood vessel cells curbs the destructive retinal vessel ...

Graves’ eye disease can cause swelling, bulging eyes, light sensitivity, and dryness. Symptoms are usually mild and often resolve within 1 to 2 years. Manage discomfort with wraparound sunglasses, ...