The peripheral drift illusion causes us to perceive motion in a still image. A new study shows that the mechanism of this illusion relies on changes in pupil size.

Experts explain damage that can happen to your eyes if you stare at the partial eclipse without using adequate protection.

One of the aims of metabolomics research is to identify the mechanisms involved in the development and progress of a disease. The significance of prevention, treatment and slowing down the progression ...

Humidifiers, steam and hot showers serve as symptomatic reliefs. Showers remove any pollens and allergens on the body, while ...

Up to 50% of computer users face symptoms of digital eye strain. This condition isn’t just a matter of discomfort, it can ...

The 'flexus (arm wing)' that grows on the surface of the eyeball in a wing shape is a disease in which fibrous blood vessels ...

Most people associate sneezing, runny nose, coughing, and hives as a reaction to some types of allergens. Surprisingly, to ...

This patient fact sheet explains how to differentiate pink eye infection vs allergies, with facts about different types of conjunctivitis.

A type of eye injury that caused blindness and was previously believed to be irreversible was cured in human trials using ...

Medically reviewed by Andrew Greenberg, MD Epiphora is excessive eye watering (tearing). It is related to physical issues resulting in either the overproduction of tears or the failure of tears to ...

Morning eye crust has a purpose—discover how this gritty buildup actually reveals your body's sophisticated overnight ...