Within the next few years, doctors may be able to spot signs of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias using routine eye exams well before symptoms appear, a new study suggests. The findings build on ...

What do most people misunderstand about an eye exam? The eyes often reveal the earliest signs of conditions that affect ...

Specifically, scientists have been looking into the retina and its blood vessels in hopes that they could help identify changes that are also occurring in the brain. Results of a recent mouse study ...

Sometimes, chronic or life-threatening conditions like heart disease, stroke, diabetes, high blood pressure or cancer can be identified during an eye exam. A symptom as common as blurred vision can ...

Did you get your vision checked? The human eye is a delicate organ requiring proper attention and care. Ocular conditions like cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy can ...

A new educational article from Modern Vision Solutions reveals a growing body of evidence that underscores the critical role routine eye exams play in identifying major health conditions—often before ...

The PCE was developed by the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association and uses factors such as age, sex, ...

When it comes to health, your eyes can certainly tell a story about your overall well-being. As you get older, that story gets more chapters — and becomes more complex. Unfortunately, Medicare, the ...