Articles On:eye health

November 10, 2026

Understanding and Treating Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetes affects your eyes as well as other parts of your body. Dr. Wayne Wu ...

A discolored eye plagued by retinopathy

November 3, 2026

8 Tips on Shopping for Glasses If You’re Over 50

Our eyes change as we age, like the rest of our bodies, and eye care ...

A man shopping for glasses trying a pair on.

December 9, 2025

Judi Dench Eye Condition: She ‘Can’t Recognize Anybody’

Dame Judi Dench says she “can’t recognize anybody” due to macular degeneration (AMD), an age-related ...

Dame Judi Dench at the unveiling of "The Conversion of St. Paul" at St. Paul's Covent Garden

Beware: Diabetes Can Harm Your Eyes

“While eye care and regular eye exams are important for everyone, they’re particularly vital for ...

Woman getting an eye exam since she knows diabetes can harm your eyes.

Preserve Your Eyesight as You Age

As with the rest of our bodies, our eyes can change due to aging. From ...

A man getting eyes checked. Here's how you can preserve your vision too.

Why Our Senses Matter

Our senses matter, allowing us to navigate safely in the world. They’re enjoyable, too, providing ...

A man enjoying listening to music over his headphones, demonstrating why our senses matter. By Yuliia Kaveshnikova

Macular Degeneration: No. 1 Cause of Vision Loss

Macular degeneration is the number one cause of vision loss for adults over the age ...

Glasses resting on a book, with a blurred black dot in the middle of the field of vision. Macular degeneration is a medical condition which may result in blurred or no vision in the center of the visual field. Macular degeneration (AMD or ARMD)- is a medical condition which may result in blurred or no vision in the center of the visual field. Diagnosis in Opthalmology

Vision Care Options for Retirees

Jackie Stewart of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance examines vision care options for retirees, including individual plans, ...

Jackie Stewart of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance examines vision care options for retirees, including individual plans, bundles plans, and Medicare Advantage.

Tips for Coping with Vision Problems

The experts at Harvard Health offer practical tips for coping with vision problems for those ...

blind man outside using smartphone speaker. photo by Diego Vito Cervo Dreamstime. The experts at Harvard Health offer practical tips for coping with vision problems for those with impaired vision or loss.

Cataract Surgery: Tips for Postponing and for Undergoing

Starting around age 40, the lenses of your eyes start becoming cloudy, a condition known ...

Senior woman having cataract surgery. Most people with age-related cataracts have similar disease in both eyes. For article, Around age 40, our eyes start getting cloudy: aka, cataracts. By 80, many will get cataract surgery. But there are options in the interim.