Eye care

Who needs a calculator when you’ve got pupils? How your eyes detect quantities

If you can count, it's thanks to your pupils. The holes in the center of your eyes can detect quantity,…

4 years ago

New Study Reveals Serious Long-Term Complications in Youth-Onset Type 2 Diabetes

Phil Zeitler, MD, PhD, has been treating kids with type 2 diabetes for more than 20 years. He and a…

4 years ago

Do Anti-Fatigue Lenses Really Help?

My Optometrist recommended anti-fatigue lenses. Are they necessary? Anti-fatigue lenses are particularly helpful for close-up work. If you, like so…

4 years ago

I was told I have cataracts. Exactly, what are they, and what can I do about them?

Cataracts are the leading cause of visual impairment in the world today. Aging is the most common cause. A cataract…

4 years ago

New strategy for treating common retinal diseases shows promise

New strategy for treating common retinal diseases shows promise A potential treatment based on a natural protein may offer broader…

5 years ago

Eyes hold clues for treating severe autism more effectively

Eyes hold clues for treating severe autism more effectively Vocabulary tests for individuals with the severest forms of autism spectrum…

7 years ago