Author: Sophie Farr

Approximately 5 in 100 people in the US, over the age of 12, suffer from hypothyroidism. This condition, more commonly known as an under-active thyroid, can cause unpleasant symptoms such as chronic fatigue which can make the daily lives of those affected significantly harder.

Retinal detachment is the term that means the retina (the thin coating at the back of your eye) becomes loose. This disease must be treated urgently to preserve sight, typically through surgery.

Glaucoma is an eye condition categorized by damage to the optic nerve. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and diagnosis of this genetic disease.

Thyroid eye disease is an autoimmune condition in which the eye muscles and fatty tissue behind the eye become inflamed. Learn about the diagnosis and symptoms of this disease and what current treatment there is for TED.

Nystagmus is an involuntary shaking of the eye, or both eyes, similar to a twitch. They can move in different directions: vertical, horizontal, and in circular motions. Typically, nystagmus is a sign of another underlying eye or neurological condition. If someone has nystagmus, it can be picked up using special equipment and tests, one being…