February 18, 2013: Best Glaucoma Treatments Still a Puzzle, Task Force Reports
Experts not able to make recommendations on drug, surgery or laser choices

December 13, 2012: U.S. Glaucoma Cases Jump 22 Percent Over Decade: Report
More than 2.7 million Americans aged 40 and older are affected by this eye disease, experts warn

November 23, 2012: Device May Allow Blind to Read Braille Without Touch: Report
Company has developed eye implant technology to help sightless detect color, movement and objects

August 12, 2012: Safety Eyewear Can Prevent Sports Injuries in Kids
Back-to-school season can mean more eye injuries, expert warns

July 30, 2012: Scientists ID New Gene Linked to Vision Loss in Infants
18 genes now associated with Leber congenital amaurosis, a rare inherited retinal disease

July 25, 2012: Experimental Chemical Helps Blind Mice See
Researchers say compound might one day benefit people who've lost their vision

May 24, 2012: Some Heavy Kids at Risk of Blindness, Study Says
Brain condition that can steal sight more common among overweight girls, researchers report

May 14, 2012: In Rat Study, Eye Device Shows Promise for Restoring Sight
System uses combination of implanted cells and technology to send images to the brain

April 03, 2012: Antibiotics Linked to Retinal Detachment Risk
The risk is very small and the reasons aren't known, researchers say

February 08, 2012: More Success With Gene Therapy for Blindness
Repeat treatment improves vision for three adults with rare eye disease

January 05, 2012: Could Daily Aspirin Harm Seniors' Eyes?
Study found possible association between drug and age-related macular degeneration

December 29, 2011: Risk Factors for Vision Loss After Spine Surgery Identified
Rare complication occurs in as many as one out of every 1,000 spine surgeries, researchers say

June 13, 2011: Spending on Glaucoma Meds Rising in U.S., Study Finds
Certain groups of patients, including those on public health insurance, seem to be most affected

June 09, 2011: Tainted Soil May Put Kids at Risk for Vision Loss
Parasitic disease affects those who ingest dirt containing microscopic eggs, researchers warn

May 26, 2011: Blind People May Be Able to Use Echoes to Identify Objects
Echolocation uses 'visual' part of brain to process sound, navigate surroundings, study finds

April 12, 2011: What Happens When Kids Born Blind Gain Sight?
Brain doesn't make connection between seeing and touching right away, small study finds

January 13, 2011: Bottle Rockets Can Cause Serious Eye Injuries in Kids
Protective eyewear urged, even for bystanders, whenever these fireworks are used

December 31, 2010: Beware the Exploding Champagne Cork
Expert gives safety tips; warns it can reach a speed of 50 mph and cause severe eye damage

December 07, 2010: Teens' Poor Health Linked to Fewer Friends
It's unknown which comes first, but sick kids less likely to have big social network at school, study finds

October 27, 2010: Sense of Touch 'Faster' in Those Blind From Birth
Heightened tactile processing may account for 'remarkable speed' of some Braille readers

October 20, 2010: People With Anorexia May Risk Serious Eye Damage
It's unclear whether macular damage will progress to blindness, researchers say

October 11, 2010: Retinal Disease Treatments for Elders Doubled Over 10 Years
Procedures for older Americans increased 192% between 1997 and 2007, study finds

October 06, 2010: Research Suggests How Brain Compensates in the Blind
Sound and touch get boost from visual cortex in those who cannot see, scans show

September 08, 2010: Kids Playing With Laser Pointers May Be Aiming for Eye Trouble
Teen boy damages retina with Internet-purchased 'toy,' doctors say

August 02, 2010: Eye Disorder Screening May Get Boost From New Study Findings
Description of factors linked to severe myopia could lead to improved treatments, researchers say

July 03, 2010: Leave July 4 Fireworks to the Pros
Fireworks caused two deaths and nearly 9,000 injuries in 2009, report says

July 02, 2010: Health Tip: Why Some People Become Blind
Here's a list of common causes

June 25, 2010: How Brain Organizes Info Doesn't Depend on Sight
Scans revealed that thought processes occurred in same areas for sighted and blind people, study found

June 23, 2010: Stem Cell Technique Restores Sight to Burn-Injured Eyes
Lab-grown graft provides 'biological contact lens' for cornea, experts say

June 10, 2010: Tiniest Babies Don't Hurt Family Health in Long Run
Study finds few differences compared to normal weight peers by young adulthood

May 16, 2010: Guard Kids' Eyes Against Long-Term Sun Damage
Youngsters are especially vulnerable to harmful rays, experts warn

May 14, 2010: Research Reveals Secret of Spitting Cobras' Aim
Snakes spray venom in victims' eyes by predicting movements, researchers say

May 02, 2010: Eye Disease Rates High Among Latino Americans
As the population ages, more programs needed to address vision loss, experts say

December 31, 2009: Laser Deemed Best Treatment for Diabetic Retinopathy
Standard therapy still recommended over steroid injections, researchers say

September 15, 2009: Steroid Restores Vision When Veins in Eye Become Blocked
People with retinal vein occlusion may regain some sight, researchers say

August 12, 2009: Gene Therapy Offers Hope Against Inherited Blindness
Injection under retina may allow increased light sensitivity, research suggests

July 31, 2009: Gene Found for Age-Related Cataract
Could help advance understanding of this vision-robbing disease

July 08, 2009: Humans Can Develop Bat-Like Echolocation
Acoustic signaling using tongue clicks could aid the blind, study shows

March 05, 2009: Retinal Gene Is Linked to Childhood Blindness
Discovery might someday yield therapies to restore sight, experts suggest

January 08, 2009: Protein Might One Day Prevent Blindness
Researchers find it prolongs lives of key vision cells in mice

April 05, 2008: Age-Related Eye Disease on the Increase
Women face twice the risk of losing sight that men do during senior years