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 ...

We don’t pay much attention to our eyes until there’s a problem. Most of us wait until daily life or reading becomes blurry, “floaters” invade our vision or glare from the headlights of oncoming cars ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

AI could revolutionise glaucoma detection. Here’s 6 things everyone should know - Age and family history are significant risk factors for developing glaucoma ...

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 ...

Many people are unaware that they have this common eye condition.

People with strabismus, myopia, amblyopia, and other common eye conditions are 40% more likely to develop attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) than those ...

Out of sight, out of mind. A new study suggests a common eye condition could be quietly masking one of the only early warning signs of bladder cancer — the 10th leading cause of cancer deaths in the ...

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