Have you ever gone to the optometrist for an eye test and been told your eye was shaped like a football? Or perhaps you’ve noticed your vision is becoming increasingly blurry or hard to focus? You ...
Astigmatism is a common eye condition where the cornea (outermost eye layer) is irregular. The cornea is usually round like a sphere, but people with astigmatism have oval-shaped corneas. This shape ...
This story first appeared in Healthy You - November 2025, The Gazette’s quarterly health publication. A sandy, gritty feeling in your eyes. Intermittent blurry vision. The sense that there’s something ...
Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...
A new study suggests that twice-daily eye drops could offer a significant breakthrough for a widespread, age-related eye condition, potentially improving vision. Experts believe this treatment could ...
People with strabismus, myopia, amblyopia, and other common eye conditions are 40% more likely to develop attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) than those ...
Researchers have predicted that cases of glaucoma, a common eye condition that can lead to blindness if not treated, are expected to increase around the world in the coming years. In the year 2010, ...