Uveitis is inflammation of the eye originating in the uvea, which includes the iris, ciliary body, and the choroid. Anterior uveitis affects the iris; intermediate uveitis affects the ciliary body, ...

The colored part of the eye surrounding the pupil is called the iris. It automatically regulates the amount of light entering the eyes by regulating the size of the pupil. Light is the primary ...

THIS book makes a bid for a unique position both in ophthalmology and anatomy; it is easy to understand why a second edition has so soon been called for. Including the Central Connections, Development ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American Ed Note: Our foray into the spooky and ...

The human eye is an exquisitely complicated organ. It acts like a camera to collect and focus light and convert it into an electrical signal that the brain translates into images. But instead of ...

The eyes may be the windows to the soul, but they are also vulnerable access points for environmental pathogens. What’s more, under normal conditions, some of the most sensitive parts of the eye’s ...

The intricacy and seeming perfection of the eye, both as an object of anatomical beauty and as a working machine, have worried and intrigued scientists, philosophers and zealots, especially during the ...

Dry eyes can happen to anyone, but severe dry eye, or even dry eye disease, is a more complex problem. Our eyes are coated with fluid — tears — that keep them hydrated, clean away debris, and ...

Several different types of eye surgery exist, including laser or traditional surgery and minimally invasive options. The specific treatment you need depends on many factors such as your eye condition ...