Meredith R. Klifto, MD, is an assistant professor of ophthalmology at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill. As a board-certified ophthalmologist, she specializes in ...

Eyes are one of the most sensitive organs in our body, we are constantly urged to be careful not to touch them, rub them too ...

Astigmatism (uh-STIG-muh-tiz-um) is a type of refractive error where one or more of the eye’s surfaces are not smooth and/or ...

Cloudy vision can develop for several reasons, including cataracts, macular degeneration, and inflammatory eye conditions.

Blepharitis, a chronic condition that causes inflammation of the eyelids, affects millions of people across the United States ...

Dry eyes affect millions of people each year, and research suggests the condition is on the rise. Yet, like Rotenberg, many ...

While rare, she hopes to raise awareness of eye stroke so that if someone suddenly sees spots or has blurry vision they seek help. “There was no way I would have known eye stroke was,” she said.

Why astronauts lose vision in space-and how research on SANS could lead to solutions for both space crews and patients on ...

When you don't sleep well, it also affect your eyes. Not only does your eyes feel fatigued and tired but it can lead to ...

A 44-year-old woman presented to the comprehensive ophthalmology clinic for trouble reading and difficulty watching TV for the past month, worse in the left eye. She reportedly had a normal eye ...