Recent findings have shown that routine eye screening could also be used for early detection of underlying heart disease in ...

"THE EYES ARE the window to the soul—and they’re also the window to the body,” says Douglas Wisner, MD, an ophthalmologist with WillsEye Hospital in Philadelphia. “The eyes are the only place in the ...

It turns out your eyes might be doing more than helping you see, they could also be giving doctors a glimpse into your overall health. According to medical experts, trained professionals can detect ...

Scientists have known for some time now that the eyes can also help doctors see signs of non-eye-related health conditions. Through the blood vessels in the retina, eye doctors can detect signs of ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was recently diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. My health care professional shared that I’ll need to have regular eye exams in addition to keeping my blood sugar well controlled. How ...

Diabetes is known for its impact on blood sugar but one of the first and often overlooked warning signs may appear right in front of your eyes—literally. Changes in vision might be the first sign that ...

Despite medical advancements and the expansion of screening programs, millions of people around the world live with diabetes ...

Diabetes is a chronic condition characterized by high blood sugar levels. While most commonly associated with blood sugar management, diabetes can wreak havoc on various organs throughout the body ...

BOSTON (Reuters) - Two Merck blood pressure drugs given to diabetics to prevent worsening kidney problems do not work in that way but may prevent diabetes-related eye problems, researchers reported on ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I know that diabetes can take a real toll on your body, but I didn't know that it includes your eyes. How are they affected by this disease? ANSWER: While eye care and regular eye ...