Astigmatism (uh-STIG-muh-tiz-um) is a type of refractive error where one or more of the eye’s surfaces are not smooth and/or ...

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, ...

Retinas function like a camera, gathering information about light, motion, colors and images and sending them to our brains, instead a digital card or film, allowing us to see. That’s why retinal ...

Putative retinal gliosis refers to changes in the retina caused by the activation of glial cells, which are support cells that become activated when there is damage or disease in the retina. In this ...

The human eye represents one of the body’s most complex and revealing organs, providing not only the gift of sight but also functioning as an early warning system for numerous health conditions. The ...

*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 ...

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 ...

When you have diabetes—a chronic condition that occurs when your blood sugar is too high—you’re at greater risk for a range of health problems. This disease can lead to high blood pressure and heart ...

Parkinson’s disease can cause or contribute to a number of different problems with your eyes and vision — problems that may not always be easily recognized or screened for. “Historically, there hasn’t ...

When you have Crohn’s disease, inflammation doesn’t always stay in your digestive tract. Up to half of people with Crohn’s also have inflammation in their eyes or other parts of the body. Your doctor ...