June 15, 2021

Cataracts: Common, and Easy to Treat

Many aging Americans can have their vision dimmed by cataracts, but the good news is that they're easily treated, one expert says.

June 8, 2021

Too Much Caffeine Might Raise Your Odds for Glaucoma

That third or fourth cup of coffee may do more than make your heart race: New research suggests it could significantly increase your risk of glaucoma if you're genetically predisposed to the eye disease.

June 3, 2021

Man Blind for 40 Years Regains Some Sight Through Gene Therapy

Doctors for the first time have used a form of gene therapy to restore partial vision in a blind person, according to findings announced Monday.

May 14, 2021

Weight-Loss Surgery Might Also Help Prevent Cataracts

Weight-loss surgery can trim waistlines, and new research suggests it could also protect aging eyes.

April 27, 2021

Can a Drug Help Prevent Diabetic Vision Loss?

The overall eye health of people with diabetes benefits from preventive drug injections directly into the eyeball, but it's too soon to tell whether such treatment will better preserve their vision long-term, new clinical trial results show.

April 27, 2021

Could a Few Glasses of Wine Per Week Help Ward Off Cataracts?

Cataracts are a threat to the vision of millions, but new study suggests a welcome aid to prevention: wine.