Eye Diseases

Every Israeli abroad must realize they are an ambassador for their country - opinion

No matter where we travel, whether or not we are “identifiably” Jewish, whether we accept the job or not, each and every one of us is a representative - and it is important to be aware of it.

Vintage illustration by Dean Ellis of the evolution of global international travel from early exploration to the jet age, 1960. Screen print.
A saliva based genetic test at Mor Institute.

Innovative saliva test launches in Israel to screen for dozens of hereditary diseases

Dry eye syndrome

The annoying phenomenon occurring among many Israelis in the past two weeks

In most cases, it is not dangerous

This disease is common in children. Expert clarifies: Antibiotics are not the solution


Hadassah doctors save Sderot resident's eyesight

Shimon and his family relocate to a Dead Sea hotel after a rocket strike in Sderot. Hadassah doctors perform crucial eye tests, saving his eyes.


Woman accidentally uses glue instead of eye drops

A Californian woman mistakenly applied glue to her eyes for 3 seconds.


What is the secret fruit behind great eye health?

There is fantastic news for those who aren’t fond of carrots - recent research from Singapore reveals that grapes can have a positive impact on your eye health. 


Israeli doctors travel to Nigeria to treat children with eye cancer

The mission hopes to improve health outcomes for pediatric eye cancer patients in the area and to increase the capacity for long-term quality optical care in southern Nigeria.

 Sheba's Dr. Mattan Arazi treating a patient in Ilorin, Nigeria.

The lighting in your children's kindergartens may be harming their sight

A study linked lighting intensity in kindergartens to the development of eye problems. How can you know if your child's kindergarten is too dark?

 STUDENTS AT a World ORT kindergarten in Kiryat Yam participate in a robotics program.

Why do we have black spots in our eyes, and how dangerous are they?

Dr. Ohayon explains common dangers to our eyesight and why it is so critical to visit an eye doctor at least once a year above the age of 40.

 COVID-19 and the human eye. Can a drug used to treat eye diseases help fight the coronavirus? (Illustrative).

Can this eye-disease drug help stop COVID-19? New study thinks so

The FDA-approved drug Verteporfin may be able to stop the replication of SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19, by blocking YAP activity and allowing the Hippo pathway to work.

 COVID-19 and the human eye. Can a drug used to treat eye diseases help fight the coronavirus? (Illustrative).

Blinding parasite possibly found in the Kinneret

At least 29 patients have been hospitalized due to corneal lesions characteristic of infection with the Microsporidia parasite.

 Israel's main reservoir, Lake Kinneret (Sea of Galilee).

Everything you need to know to preserve your vision at age 50

Many people don't pay enough attention to the health of their eyes. From age 50, vision begins to deteriorate in most people, and it's crucial to rule out retinal degeneration.

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Here's what you should and shouldn't do when you have a stye in your eye

A stye isn't something bad. It's not contagious or dangerous, not even terribly painful and yet, it can drive you crazy. Here’s how to handle this common condition, and when you should see a doctor.

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