Have you ever gone to the optometrist for an eye test and been told your eye was shaped like a football? Or perhaps you’ve noticed your vision is becoming increasingly blurry or hard to focus? You ...

Vision can naturally change with age. Certain conditions, like cataracts or glaucoma, may also develop with age and affect vision. Regular eye tests can help protect vision through early detection. It ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

This story first appeared in Healthy You - November 2025, The Gazette’s quarterly health publication. A sandy, gritty feeling in your eyes. Intermittent blurry vision. The sense that there’s something ...

People with strabismus, myopia, amblyopia, and other common eye conditions are 40% more likely to develop attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) than those ...

Researchers have predicted that cases of glaucoma, a common eye condition that can lead to blindness if not treated, are expected to increase around the world in the coming years. In the year 2010, ...

August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month. There are common eye conditions that can occur in babies and young children that parents need to watch for. Back-to-school and regular well-child ...

Here’s how common eye twitching really is, what causes it and how to stop it once it starts.