When Using Moisturizers With Sunscreen, Don't Miss Around the Eyes

WEDNESDAY, April 3, 2019 -- Even though many moisturizers now contain sunscreens, people may not put them on their faces as carefully as they do sunscreen lotions, new research suggests.

"Moisturizer is not as well applied as sunscreen," said lead author Kevin Hamill, a lecturer in eye and vision science at the University of Liverpool in England.

Spring Break Is No Vacation From Contact Lens Care

SATURDAY, March 30, 2019 -- Spring break may mean sun and fun for lots of college kids, but it doesn't mean they can forget about contact lens care, experts say.

Your risk of eye infections increases if you wear contacts and do things such as sleep in them, shower or swim with them in, and not wash your hands before handling them -- all of which are more likely to happen when you're busy enjoying your spring break.

Extra Calcium Safe for the Aging Eye

FRIDAY, March 22, 2019 -- To take calcium or not to take calcium, that is still the question.

In a new study that contradicts earlier research, investigators found that adding calcium to your diet will not raise your risk of a common age-related eye disease.

Eye-Soothing Tips for Computer Users

WEDNESDAY, March 20, 2019 -- Screens: They're at work, at home and even in the palm of your hand. But stare too long at them and your eyes -- and mind -- could pay a price, experts warn.

For example, too much screen time can lead to problems such as eye strain, dry eye, headaches and insomnia, the American Academy of Ophthalmology warns.

Dry Eye and Migraines Might Be Linked: Study

FRIDAY, March 8, 2019 -- People with migraines may be at higher odds of also having chronic dry eye disease, and that's especially true for seniors, new research shows.

The 10-year study of almost 73,000 people cared for at ophthalmology clinics in North Carolina found that -- after accounting for certain medication use and other factors -- people with migraine had a 20 percent higher risk of having dry eye disease.

A Hard Look at Smoking's Effect on Vision

FRIDAY, Feb. 22, 2019 -- If life looks gray and cloudy when you smoke, you might not be imagining it.

Heavy smoking may actually damage color and contrast vision, researchers report.