Changes in your vision or eye health could be more than just signs of aging or digital eye strain — they might be warning signals of high blood pressure, a condition often called the silent killer.

In a new National Institutes of Health-funded study led by scientists at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they have determined that low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia, ...

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 ...

Artistic rendition of a diabetic mouse retina demonstrating retinal vasculature (yellow) with increased leakage (red) following insulin-induced transient episode of hypoglycemia (low glucose). In a ...

The blood-brain and blood-retinal barriers are protective systems that prevent harmful substances from entering the brain and ...

Have you ever seen small spots, threads, or web-like shapes drifting across your vision? These are called eye floaters, a common experience for many, especially as they age. Usually harmless, floaters ...

As individuals age, maintaining healthy vision becomes increasingly vital, particularly for those over the age of 50. The link between vision loss and blood circulation has garnered attention from ...

Share on Pinterest Eye health may hold the key to predicting heart disease and aging risk, according to new research. PeopleImages/Getty Images Scientists have known for some time now that the eyes ...