Smoking is often assumed to accelerate aging by releasing tissue-damaging molecules called free radicals,” Dr. James T. Handa ...

New research shows smoking changes how key eye cells control genes, helping explain why smokers face a much higher risk of ...

Physical inactivity is not just detrimental to your physical health; it can accelerate vision problems as well. The best thing you can do to support your eye health is to be more intentional about ...

We all suffer from dry, itchy eyes, that can be caused by a host of factors – allergies, tiredness, dryness, and even sleep! While this might seem like a harmless condition (and most of the times, it ...

A new stem cell therapy has repaired blinding damage to the cornea in 93% of patients in an early clinical trial. However, severe injuries, such as those caused by chemical burns or infections, can ...

For patients with severe corneal injuries, blindness has often been seen as a life sentence. But a new eye stem cell transplant may change that. Scientists at Massachusetts Eye and Ear have ...

An expanded clinical trial that tested an experimental stem cell treatment for blinding cornea injuries found the treatment was feasible and safe in 14 patients who were treated and followed for 18 ...

Following Holi celebrations, incidences of eye irritation, allergic reactions, infections, and even corneal damage are reported annually. The majority of these issues can be avoided.

Tersigni Vision has published new guidance addressing a common concern among individuals considering vision correction: whether LASIK remains possible after a corneal scratch or other eye injury. The ...