Inexpensive hand-held device developed at MIT could detect cataracts even at the earliest stages.

If you ask physicians about the most serious health problems faced by older patients, they will usually list significant medical conditions like heart disease, diabetes or cancer. But ask the patients, and they will complain more about sensory deprivation -- the loss of vision and hearing.

Wait! Before you open the door to go outside, look in the mirror. Do you have your sunglasses on?

Using a computer mouse can be a pain, sometimes literally for those suffering from repetitive strain injury, but mouse-killing technology is on the horizon that could also change the way we interact with computers and mobile devices.

NHS Berkshire West and NHS Diabetes have launched a new film aimed at reminding people with diabetes of the importance of having regular eye checks.

Introducing a new lens that aims to slow down the rapid progression of myopia in the young.

Despite eye health professionals and the Health and Safety Executive recommending regular screen breaks, just one in five employees do this, leaving 90% of people with symptoms of screen fatigue – such as headaches and eyestrain.

Whether you buy them for status, fashion or protection, sunglasses with ultraviolet (UV) protection are a year-round must-have for keeping your eyes safe from the intense sunshine.

New technology used to carry out laser eye surgery is better than ever and is significantly safer than early forms used, according to one expert.

Playing outside is one of the great joys of childhood, and studies now indicate this sun exposure may also help prevent kids from developing myopia, a.k.a. nearsightedness – if they spend enough time outdoors.