Changes in your vision or eye health could be more than just signs of aging or digital eye strain — they might be warning signals of high blood pressure, a condition often called the silent killer.

Sleeping without pillows may help lower high internal eye pressure, the build-up of which causes optic nerve damage and ...

Glaucoma often progresses without symptoms until vision loss is permanent. Experts outline seven early warning signs and explain why adults over 40 need regular eye checks.

Our eyes are intricate marvels of engineering that translate light into the vibrant world we perceive. But like any delicate machine, they rely on specific conditions to function flawlessly. One ...

Allergies, dry eye, corneal injury, infection, and tiredness are common causes of bloodshot eyes. You can have eye redness from contact lenses, which keep oxygen from reaching your eyes. Treatment for ...

A 13-year-old boy walked into the emergency room one day with bloodshot eyes. He didn't have any other eye problems like blurry vision, extra tears, discharge, or pain. He also didn't have a fever or ...

One of the world’s leading causes of irreversible vision loss could begin with elevated eye pressure, according to a recent study published in the American Academy of Ophthalmology. “We wanted to see ...

In some patients, the "angle" formed by the iris and cornea is narrow and can become occluded, thus reducing the aqueous outflow and dramatically increasing the intraocular pressure in the eye. An ...

Glaucoma occurs due to optic nerve damage. A common treatment is prescription eye drops. Although eye drops do not cure or reverse vision loss, they can help prevent optic nerve damage. Glaucoma ...

Bloodshot eyes are often associated with late nights followed by early morning obligations. While this is indeed one cause of irritated eyes, other factors can contribute to the condition. To get a ...

As with other drugs, Travatan Z (travoprost) eye drops can cause side effects, such as eye redness and pain. If you’re not able to tolerate the side effects of Travatan Z, talk with your doctor or ...