Most people understand the importance of healthy eyes, but only half of them get annual eye exams, according to a study conducted by VSP Vision Care and market research agency YouGov. Just as you ...

Your eyes might be giving away secrets about your brain’s future that you don’t even know yet. Researchers have discovered that specific eye movement patterns can predict Alzheimer’s disease ...

A yearly dilated eye exam could protect more than just your vision. Problems spotted in the eye are often the first warning of disease elsewhere in the body. Fortunately, eye doctors may be the first ...

THOMASVILLE, N.C. — They say the eyes are a window to the soul, but they’re also a window into your health. “The eyes tell a story about the health of the body,” says Dr. Lindsay Totten, an ...

The “follow my finger” test is part of a brief eye movement exam to help diagnose stroke Clinicians may soon have a simple method for diagnosing stroke in patients complaining of dizziness, nausea, ...

Most people should have a regular eye exam every couple of years. If you're older than 65 or have certain conditions, you may need more frequent checks. (Photo Credit: iStock/Getty Images.) Many eye ...

Four in 10 adults in the U.S. may be at high risk for vision loss – but about 40% of that group aren’t keeping up with recommended annual comprehensive eye exams, according to the Centers for Disease ...

On the other hand, Dr. William Barlow of the University of Utah's Moran Eye Center notes, "Dilation isn't always required. In fact, if you are seeing your eye doctor solely to get a prescription, ...

Diabetes is a health condition that can affect many parts of the body, including the eyes. Routine eye exams can help identify the early stages of eye problems and protect a person’s vision. As such, ...