Genetic Testing for Eye Disease: When It’s Worth It and How Results Guide Treatment
Genetic testing has changed what “an eye diagnosis” can mean. Instead of naming only what the retina or optic nerve looks like today, a...
Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis: Contact Lens–Related Itching, Mucus, and Fixes
Giant papillary conjunctivitis (GPC) is one of the most frustrating reasons contact lens wearers lose comfort: the eyes itch, strings of mucus appear, and...
Glaucoma Eye Drops: Types, Side Effects, and Common Mistakes
Glaucoma eye drops are designed to lower eye pressure (intraocular pressure, or IOP) to protect the optic nerve over years—not just days. For many...
Glaucoma Symptoms: Early Signs, Risk Factors, and When to Get Tested
Glaucoma is often called the “silent” cause of vision loss for a reason: the most common forms can damage the optic nerve for years...
Gritty Eyes: Causes, Dry Eye Links, and How to Fix It
That “sand in the eyes” feeling can be surprisingly persistent—worse in the morning, sharper at the end of a screen-heavy day, or triggered by...
Halos Around Lights: Causes, Treatments, and When to See a Doctor
Seeing halos around lights—rings, glow, or radiating haze around headlights and streetlamps—can be unsettling, especially at night. The encouraging part is that halos are...
Herpes in the Eye: Symptoms, Recurrence, and Treatment Options
Eye herpes is a viral infection that can affect the eyelids, the clear front window of the eye (cornea), and sometimes deeper structures. It...
High Blood Pressure and Vision: How Hypertension Can Affect Your Eyes
High blood pressure is often called a “silent” condition because it can damage blood vessels for years before you feel anything unusual. The eyes...
High Cholesterol and Eye Health: Arcus, Retinal Changes, and Risk Signs
High cholesterol is usually thought of as a heart issue, but the eyes can quietly reflect what is happening in your bloodstream. Certain eye...
How Often Can You Use Artificial Tears? Safe Frequency and Best Types
Artificial tears are one of the simplest ways to relieve dry, irritated eyes—yet many people are unsure how often they can use them safely....
Hydrogen Peroxide Contact Lens Solution: How It Works and Safety Tips
Hydrogen peroxide contact lens solution is the “deep clean” option in modern lens care: strong disinfection, excellent deposit control, and typically no preservatives left...
ICL (Implantable Contact Lens): Who It’s For and Long-Term Risks
Implantable contact lenses (ICLs) are a form of vision correction that sits inside the eye rather than on the cornea. For many people with...
Influenza A and Pink Eye: Can the Flu Cause Conjunctivitis?
When you’re dealing with Influenza A, you expect fever, body aches, cough, and a heavy, exhausted feeling. A red, watery eye can seem out...
Influenza A Eye Symptoms: Redness, Light Sensitivity, and When to Worry
Influenza A is best known for fever, cough, and the heavy ache that makes even small tasks feel difficult. But the flu can also...
Influenza B and Pink Eye: Symptoms, Contagious Period, and Home Care
Influenza B is often described as “the flu that spreads in schools,” but it can affect anyone—and it can come with surprises beyond cough,...
Influenza B Eye Symptoms in Kids: What’s Normal and When to Call a Doctor
When a child has Influenza B, most parents prepare for fever, cough, sore throat, and the exhausted, achy look that can appear overnight. Eye...