The increasing dependence on devices such as smartphones, televisions and computers, whether for work, education, entertainment, or simply staying connected with friends and peers, is taking its toll on the nation’s eyes.

Aspirin has long been touted as a wonder drug because, in addition to decreasing pain and fever, it has been shown to decrease the risk of heart attacks and strokes in people who are at risk.

Whether you’re reading, working or enjoying a cherished hobby, the light you use has a profound impact on your well-being and the way you see both detail and colour.

For book lovers who usually frequent one of the UK’s many literary festivals, this year has been a washout.

Exposure to outdoor blue light from commercial billboards and street lighting may increase the risk of developing bowel cancer, a team of scientists from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) has found.

Cataract extraction could potentially increase the change of developing diabetic retinopathy, a team of researched at the Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore National Eye Centre has found.

A revolutionary new eye implant that could aid Glaucoma treatment has been approved for use in the United States.

Two pioneering deep-learning programs make use of artificial intelligence to predict which eyes are most likely to develop severe forms of AMD, their creators have claimed.

University trials that set out to prove the benefits of LED lighting in strawberry cultivation have proven successful.

A meta-analysis of half a dozen studies on the association between exercise and the risk of developing age-related cataracts has found that increased physical activity is linked to a 10% decrease in risk of developing the eye condition later in life.