General

Photokeratitis is when your eyes get sunburned. This happens when your eyes are exposed to UV rays from the sun or from an artificial source like tanning beds. Snow blindness is another type of photokeratitis that happens when UV light is reflected off ice and snow. Symptoms of photokeratitis can include

Eye injuries are common. About half of all eye injuries happen at home. Nearly 9 out of 10 eye injuries could be prevented simply by wearing protective eyewear. There are different kinds of safety glasses, masks and goggles designed for all kinds of uses. Follow tips for eye safety, at home, in sports

Punctal plugs are tiny devices placed in the eye’s tear duct. By blocking your tear ducts, the plugs help your eyes retain more of their natural tears. This keeps the eye’s surface moist and helps treat dry eye. There are different types of punctal plugs. Some are temporary and are absorbed by the

Older adults are more likely to develop certain eye problems that steal vision. Regular eye exams with an ophthalmologist are important to detect, manage, or treat these problems. People age 65 and older should have eye exams every 1–2 years, or as recommended by an ophthalmologist. At any age, if

Smoking tobacco (cigarettes, cigars or pipes) can make eye problems worse. Glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration and dry eye are some of these problems. Also, a baby’s eyes can be affected if the mother smokes during pregnancy. Quitting smoking can help save your vision.