You may want to keep an eye on the blood vessels at the back of your peepers — they could reveal if you’re likely to develop dementia. Dementia — the progressive decline in cognitive abilities, ...

Most of us face two stages of worsening vision as we get older, and understanding what to expect can help us to preserve our eyesight. The first stage typically hits in our 40s. "40s is typically the ...

Vision can naturally change with age. Certain conditions, like cataracts or glaucoma, may also develop with age and affect vision. Regular eye tests can help protect vision through early detection. It ...

Once thought of as an issue mainly for older adults, vision problems are increasingly affecting children, teens and young adults due to modern lifestyle factors. Experts link this shift to rising ...

Persistent eye irritation shouldn't be written off as normal, especially if it lingers well past the coldest weeks.

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. The Eye, a 12-foot sculpture at Laumeier Sculpture Park. (Scott Bandle / Journal) The eyes may be windows to the soul, but the ...

The retina is a light-sensitive layer of tissue lining the back of the eye. Healthy development and function of the retina is critical for normal vision. Vision develops over several years, with ...

This episode of Doctors on Call tackles common eye issues like cataracts, glaucoma... This episode of Doctors on Call tackles common eye issues like cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. Our ...

Floaters, which are small dark spots or squiggly lines that move across your line of sight, become increasingly common with age. They may be especially noticeable when you look at a high-contrast area ...