It’s understandable to be nervous about dementia if you or someone you love is suddenly forgetting important names and dates.

Approximately 4 million people in the United States have glaucoma, and health experts say there could be more due to early symptoms being undetectable. Glaucoma is a condition that damages the optic ...

Driving with poor eyesight or an untreated eye condition can be deadly. Currently, drivers are expected to self-report any ...

Researchers at Keck Medicine of USC are launching a phase 2b clinical trial examining if stem cells bioengineered to replace failing cells in the retina damaged by macular degeneration could restore ...

If raccoons are wild animals, why are they so darn cute? If that’s a question you’ve ever asked yourself while looking at a picture of the furry urban dwellers with their beady eyes and tiny paws, you ...

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of vision loss among adults over 65. This condition affects the back of the eye where light is processed by macula. The macula is ...

Subtle changes in focus, memory, or energy can be early signs of neurological conditions—recognizing them early can make all the difference. If your brain doesn’t feel like it’s functioning properly, ...

With dexterous childlike hands and cheeky “masks,” raccoons are North America’s ubiquitous backyard bandits. The critters are so comfortable in human environments, in fact, that a new study finds that ...

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of vision loss among adults over 65. This condition affects the back of the eye where light is processed by macula. The macula is ...

Aalto University scientists have created a laser-based treatment that uses gentle heat to stop the progression of dry macular degeneration. The approach stimulates the eye’s natural cleanup and repair ...

Dear Savvy Senior: What are the early signs of Parkinson’s disease? My husband was recently diagnosed after noticing a slight thumb tremor, but we’re wondering if we missed any other early warning ...