A popular diabetes and weight-loss drug called semaglutide—sold under brand names like Ozempic and Wegovy—may come with an ...

Diabetic retinopathy is the most common form of eye problem affecting people with diabetes, but further diabetes-related eye problems are common – such as glaucoma and cataracts. Both glaucoma and ...

What is a risk factor? Anything that can increase your risk of getting a disease is called a risk factor. Different cancers have different risk factors.­ Having one or more of these risk factors doesn ...

In the UK, there are around 850 new eye cancer cases every year, according to Cancer Research. That equates to more than two people every day. However, this number is expected to rise in the coming ...

Medication is not always necessary or the best choice for treating a vision problem, and sometimes, medication isn't an option at all. But in many cases, it can certainly help with vision problems, ...

The three types of eye care professionals are optometrists, ophthalmologists, and opticians. An optometrist is licensed to examine eyes and diagnose and treat eye problems. An ophthalmologist performs ...

Many types of eye drops are available for treating dry eyes. Over-the-counter options are often effective. A doctor may recommend prescription options if they aren’t. Dry eye syndrome, also known as ...

Both of the types of eye problems are common in older people, and involve both leakage of blood vessels within the eye, and the formation of abnormal new blood vessels. Researchers had already ...

With so many of us leading busy lives with high levels of stress and a lack of restful sleep, it's no wonder that we've got some severe bags going on. These circles don't always mean you're fatigued – ...