Diplopia, also known as double vision, is a condition in which a person perceives two distinct images instead of one clear one. This can affect just one eye (monocular diplopia)...

Smoking is often associated with lung and heart disease, but its harmful impact is not limited to these systems. The eyes, too, suffer serious damage from smoking. Smoking not only...

Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, more commonly known as dry eye, is a common eye condition affecting millions worldwide. The condition is characterized by insufficient lubrication of the eye's surface, leading to discomfort...

Dacryostenosis, often called lacrimal duct obstruction, is a common problem in newborns, although it can also affect adults. This condition occurs when the nasolacrimal duct, which connects the eye to...

When the sun goes down, visibility decreases, and even with good daytime vision, our eyes find it harder to adapt to the dark. Night vision relies on specialized retinal cells,...

As we age, it's common to experience vision changes, mainly when focusing on near objects. This phenomenon, known as presbyopia, affects all adults over 40.  What is presbyopia? Presbyopia is...

Dyslexia is often seen as a learning disability linked to the brain, but some research suggests it may also be related to an eye abnormality. This view challenges the idea...

Hypertensive retinopathy is an eye condition caused by high blood pressure, or hypertension, which damages the small blood vessels in the retina, the part of the eye responsible for vision....

Cataracts commonly cause vision loss, especially in people 65 and over. They occur when the crystalline lens, the natural lens of the eye, which is normally clear, becomes cloudy, affecting...

The sun emits ultraviolet (UV) rays that are well known for their harmful effects on the skin, but their impact on eye health is often underestimated. Yet UV protection is...

Many of us have experienced seeing halos around lights, whether on a night-time walk or driving in the rain. But is this normal? And, above all, when should we be...

Mydriasis is a medical term for the abnormal dilation of the pupil. This condition can occur naturally or in response to various stimuli, such as light, medication or neurological disorders....