Winter dryness and indoor heating increase the risk of eye infections across India. Simple preventive measures and timely ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. This story first appeared in Healthy You - July 2025, The Gazette’s quarterly health publication.

Acanthamoeba keratitis is a rare but blinding parasitic eye disease. Experts share how to avoid it and treat it.

Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is a rare but devastating eye infection caused by a free-living amoeba found in water and soil.

Researchers say hydroquinine could be an effective naturally occurring disinfecting solution for contact lenses and help combat keratitis infections. A new study suggests a naturally-occurring ...

Elton John confirmed at a charity event this week that he has lost his eyesight. "I haven't been able to come to many of the previews because, as you know, I've lost my eyesight, so it's hard for me ...

The first 48 hours after cataract surgery are crucial for recovery and preventing infection. An ophthalmologist explains some dos and don'ts you should follow.

Last night, at the charity event for the musical The Devil Wears Prada in London, Sir Elton John, who wrote some of the show's music, revealed to the audience that he couldn’t see the performance. “As ...

Many of us don’t give our eyes a second thought until they hurt or our vision changes—and then, wow, it’s hard to think about anything else! Consider this your get-ready guide to eye issues so that ...

Allergies, dehydration, medications, and eye diseases are common causes of glassy eyes. Lubricating eye drops, allergy medications, and lifestyle changes can treat smooth, glossy, or watery eyes.