What if eyes could use light to heal themselves? Drawing inspiration from how plants harness sunlight, researchers at the ...

Increased screen time, climate change and an aging population are making the dry eye epidemic a reality today, and we still don’t have a unified and universally effective approach to treating this ...

The symptoms of dry eye are multifactorial, says Mina Massaro-Giordano, MD, making identifying and treating dry eye important for quality of life. Massaro-Giordano: Taking the newest definition, the ...

Photosynthesis is one of the most astonishing processes on Earth. Without it, we wouldn’t have plants. Without plants, most ...

A trio of studies from the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) 2026 Annual Meeting show the potential of several emerging treatments for dry eye disease.

For patients with mild dry eye syndrome (DES), aqueous or lipid enhancement of the tear film with topical agents is the appropriate first-line therapy. These include emulsions, gels and ointments ...

Dry eyes can have many causes, many of which may seem to come out of nowhere. Typically, this can be solved with home remedies or OTC eye drops, but if it persists, you may want to see a doctor. Dry ...

Dry eye is a condition that impacts more than half of Americans, but can get misdiagnosed. “Over the last year and a half, I've had significantly worsening, like, burning of my eyes, Itching, this ...

The FDA recently approved Valeda, a light-based treatment for dry age-related macular degeneration that can help maintain and ...

Dear Savvy Senior: What kinds of treatments are available to combat dry eyes? Since I turned 55, my eyes have become increasingly dry and sensitive. — Blinking Brenda Dear Brenda: Dry eye is a common ...

Dry eye disease can lead to corneal abrasions (scratches) in some cases, while injuries to your cornea, such as abrasions, can also lead to dry eye. Dry eyes are medically known as dry eye disease or ...

Burning, gritty, watery eyes can quickly derail your day – and they’re far more common in midlife than most women realise.