The cornea, the transparent, dome-shaped outer layer of the eye, plays several important roles in eye health. It covers the iris (the colored part of the eye) and the pupil (the black dot in the ...

Glasses are experiencing a bit of a comeback, but many people still prefer the look and ease of contact lenses. Though they are convenient, contact lenses can also put you at risk of a potentially ...

The eye acts like a camera, capturing light through the front surface (the cornea) and focusing it onto the "film" at the back of the eye (retina). To get a clear picture, the eyeball and all of its ...

A Qatar-based professor has developed a non-invasive eye scan using AI to detect neurodegenerative diseases like dementia and ...

The angle between your iris and cornea is vital in maintaining eye health. A wide angle typically allows for proper fluid drainage, while a narrow angle can affect eye function. But there’s no ...

If you have dry eye, you know how uncomfortable it can be. Dry eye disease happens when your eyes do not make enough quality tears or when your tears dry out too quickly. This can lead to eye ...

If you want to protect your ocular health in the long and short term, avoid these behaviors.