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 ...

Over time, natural changes can affect your vision, making everyday tasks more challenging. Here are some of the most common age-related eye issues and what you can do about them. Your lenses, located ...

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, ...