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11 Reasons Your Vision Is Blurry–and What to Do About It

11 Reasons Your Vision Is Blurry–and What to Do About It

What you need to know about the many causes of fuzzy, unfocused eyesight.

What Is Macular Degeneration?

What Is Macular Degeneration?

Everything you need to know about this complex eye condition, which causes a loss of vision in the center of the eye.

What Eye Freckles Can Tell You About Your Health

What Eye Freckles Can Tell You About Your Health

About 60% of people have these iris specks.

A Nonsurgical Nose Job Left This Woman With Vision Loss—Here’s How

A Nonsurgical Nose Job Left This Woman With Vision Loss—Here’s How

This popular cosmetic procedure caused one woman "excruciating pain" and partial blindness.

Easy Ways to Protect Your Eyes at Any Age

Easy Ways to Protect Your Eyes at Any Age

Vision problems creep up on you as you age. But good habits can help keep your eyes healthy. Try these simple tips to safeguard your vision now and for years to come.

11 Triggers of Dry Eye, and What to Do About Them

11 Triggers of Dry Eye, and What to Do About Them

Are your chronic eye symptoms due to dry eye syndrome? Here are some risk factors for dry eye, and what to do about them.

Everything You Need to Know About Cataracts, According to Ophthalmologists

Everything You Need to Know About Cataracts, According to Ophthalmologists

They can start developing as soon as age 40.

What Exactly Is Periorbital Cellulitis—and How Do You Get It?

What Exactly Is Periorbital Cellulitis—and How Do You Get It?

This is what periorbital—or preseptal—cellulitis really looks like.

This Type of Eye Surgery Can Actually Make Vision Worse

This Type of Eye Surgery Can Actually Make Vision Worse

Radial keratotomy was popular in the '80s and '90s, but now doctors know that the procedure can cause farsightedness.

What Causes Eye Floaters? Ophthalmologists Explain Those 'Cobwebs' You See Sometimes

What Causes Eye Floaters? Ophthalmologists Explain Those 'Cobwebs' You See Sometimes

They're usually harmless—but in rare cases, they can lead to vision loss.

You May Need to Replace Your Sunglasses More Often Than You Think

You May Need to Replace Your Sunglasses More Often Than You Think

Are your sunglasses protecting your eyes from damaging UV rays? If you have had your current shades for a while, the UV protection may be fading, researchers say.

All About the Eye Diseases Stealing Roseanne Barr's Sight

All About the Eye Diseases Stealing Roseanne Barr's Sight

Roseanne Barr revealed earlier this week that she is going blind. Learn about the diseases stealing her sight, plus how to protect your own eyes.

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Savannah Guthrie Undergoes Eye Surgery After Serious Injury to Retina

Savannah Guthrie Undergoes Eye Surgery After Serious Injury to Retina

She suffered a retinal tear the day before Thanksgiving.

9 Reasons Your Eyes Are So Watery–and What to Do About It

9 Reasons Your Eyes Are So Watery–and What to Do About It

Seasonal allergies, pink eye, and blocked tear ducts can all contribute to constantly watery eyes. Find out what's behind your tears and when to see an eye doctor for treatment.

8 Reasons Your Eyes Are Red—and How to Treat Them

8 Reasons Your Eyes Are Red—and How to Treat Them

Are These Whitening Eye Drops Actually Safe?

Are These Whitening Eye Drops Actually Safe?

Atlanta Parents Left 'Overwhelmed' After All 3 of Their Sons Are Diagnosed with Same Eye Cancer

Atlanta Parents Left 'Overwhelmed' After All 3 of Their Sons Are Diagnosed with Same Eye Cancer

I Think I Got a Contact Stuck in My Eye–Now What?

I Think I Got a Contact Stuck in My Eye–Now What?

Graphic Photo Shows Girl With Lead Lodged in Her Eye After a Classmate Threw a Pencil at Her

She was "just millimeters" away from going blind.

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A Second Case of ‘Cattle Eye Worm’ Has Been Reported in the US. Here’s What That Means

A Second Case of ‘Cattle Eye Worm’ Has Been Reported in the US. Here’s What That Means

Taylor Swift Just Revealed She Had LASIK Surgery—Here's What Really Goes Into the Procedure

Taylor Swift Just Revealed She Had LASIK Surgery—Here's What Really Goes Into the Procedure

Swimming in Contact Lenses Can Cause Vision Loss—Here’s How

Swimming in Contact Lenses Can Cause Vision Loss—Here’s How

These Terrifying Photos Will Make You Think Twice About Sleeping in Your Contacts

These Terrifying Photos Will Make You Think Twice About Sleeping in Your Contacts

Doctors Discover 4 Bees Living Inside a Woman's Eye and Feeding on Her Tears

Doctors Discover 4 Bees Living Inside a Woman's Eye and Feeding on Her Tears

The Huge Bump on This Man's Eye Turned Out to Be a Rare Complication of Cataract Surgery

The Huge Bump on This Man's Eye Turned Out to Be a Rare Complication of Cataract Surgery

This Viral Tweet Is Convincing People They Have Astigmatism. Here's What That Really Means

This Viral Tweet Is Convincing People They Have Astigmatism. Here's What That Really Means

Family of Meteorologist Who Died by Suicide After Eye Surgery Complications Speaks Out

Family of Meteorologist Who Died by Suicide After Eye Surgery Complications Speaks Out

I Almost Died From a Random Act of Gun Violence. Here's What I Need People to Know

I Almost Died From a Random Act of Gun Violence. Here's What I Need People to Know

How Do You Get Pink Eye?

How Do You Get Pink Eye?

8 Home Remedies for Pink Eye

8 Home Remedies for Pink Eye

5 Pink Eye Symptoms to Watch For

5 Pink Eye Symptoms to Watch For

This Type of Eye Surgery Can Actually Make Vision Worse

This Type of Eye Surgery Can Actually Make Vision Worse

A Baby Caught Chlamydia From Her Mother—In Her Eyes

A Baby Caught Chlamydia From Her Mother—In Her Eyes

This Woman Was Accidentally Prescribed Erectile Dysfunction Meds for Dry Eyes

This Woman Was Accidentally Prescribed Erectile Dysfunction Meds for Dry Eyes

15-Year-Old Left Blind from a Mysterious Illness After a Cruise: ‘There’s No Answers’

15-Year-Old Left Blind from a Mysterious Illness After a Cruise: ‘There’s No Answers’

Why You Really, Really Shouldn't Sleep in Your Contacts

Why You Really, Really Shouldn't Sleep in Your Contacts

Is There a Link Between LASIK and Suicide? 7 Things to Know If You're Considering Eye Surgery

Is There a Link Between LASIK and Suicide? 7 Things to Know If You're Considering Eye Surgery

Detroit Meteorologist Dies by Suicide After Opening Up About Lasik Surgery Complications

Detroit Meteorologist Dies by Suicide After Opening Up About Lasik Surgery Complications

Scott Disick Says You Should Use This Eye-Color Changing Product—Here’s What an Expert Thinks

Scott Disick Says You Should Use This Eye-Color Changing Product—Here’s What an Expert Thinks

Mom Is Almost Blinded by a Parasite from Swimming in Her Contact Lenses: 'It was So Horrific'

Mom Is Almost Blinded by a Parasite from Swimming in Her Contact Lenses: 'It was So Horrific'

Woman Who Lost Her Sight for Hours from Eyelash Extensions Warns Others: 'Be Careful'

Woman Who Lost Her Sight for Hours from Eyelash Extensions Warns Others: 'Be Careful'

7 Reasons Your Eyelid Is Drooping

7 Reasons Your Eyelid Is Drooping

There's an Outbreak of This Rare Eye Infection in UK Contact Wearers

There's an Outbreak of This Rare Eye Infection in UK Contact Wearers

How To Get Rid Of a Stye—Stat!

How To Get Rid Of a Stye—Stat!