In recent decades, the microbiome has emerged as a dynamic ecosystem, an “invisible organ” that plays a crucial role in systemic health and, more recently, in ophthalmology.When naturally balanced, ...

A snail may hold the key to restoring vision for people with some eye diseases. Golden apple snails (Pomacea canaliculata) are freshwater snails from South America. Alice Accorsi became familiar with ...

The human eye represents one of the body’s most complex and revealing organs, providing not only the gift of sight but also functioning as an early warning system for numerous health conditions. The ...

Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) might cause the jaw to press on nerves that affect eye movement and contribute to vision issues, such as astigmatism, nearsightedness, and farsightedness. TMD ...

Although rare, people might experience vision problems after COVID-19. These might involve the effects of COVID-related blood clots that travel to the eye, causing blockages, inflammation, and cell ...

Thyroid eye disease is a chronic autoimmune disorder causing inflammation in the muscles and other tissues behind the eye. It can lead to other eye complications, including glaucoma. Thyroid eye ...