Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common eye condition. More than 40% of Americans can't see clearly at a distance because their eye is longer than normal. Usually myopia doesn't cause any problems ...

Quitting smoking and getting regular eye exams may lower your risk of macular degeneration. Eating a Mediterranean diet can reduce your risk of advanced AMD by 41%. You can wear sunglasses that block ...

Macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss in people older than 65. Smoking doubles your risk of macular degeneration compared to non-smokers. Your risk of the disease increases if you ...

Macular degeneration and macular dystrophy are eye conditions affecting the center of the retina. Although they share overlapping symptoms, their root causes and treatments differ. Macular ...

A macular hole is when an opening forms in the middle of the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. It can lead to people having a blurry or black spot in the center of their vision. The ...

Swelling in the macula (macular edema) can result from numerous conditions. Over time, untreated swelling can cause blurry vision or permanent vision loss. Your retina is the thin layer of tissue at ...