The flashes of light may vary in shape, color, frequency, and duration. Flashes of light in the corner of the eye could be due to changes in the eye’s structure, which becomes more common with age.

The sclera is the white part of the eye. It is made of tough, fibrous tissue that acts as a protective covering for most of the eyeball. The sclera runs from the cornea at the front of the eye to the ...

If you're suffering from red, itchy or dry eyes, you may find yourself reaching for some over-the-counter eye drops. These symptoms can be caused by allergies, eye strain, dry air or wearing ...

Yellow or green discharge (pus) in the eye The eyelids are stuck (matted) together with pus after sleep After being wiped away, the pus comes back during the day Often caused by a bacterial eye ...

The struggle to comprehend this interplay is the preoccupation of biologists, and more recently those engaged in systems biology. But do we readily take into account all of the components of ...

Feb. 26, 2025 — A comprehensive encyclopedia of the known functions of all protein-coding human genes has just been completed and released. Researchers used large-scale evolutionary modeling to ...

Nothing can stop you in your tracks like getting something stuck in your eye. Eyelashes, a fiber from your sweater, and even the smallest speck of dirt can feel like a boulder and bring a ...

Pink eye, or conjunctivitis, is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, a thin tissue that lines the inside of your eyelids and covers the white part of the eyes. The conjunctiva keeps your eyeballs ...

Have you ever had an episode where one of your eyes has been twitching uncontrollably for a few days? An eye twitch, while annoying, is usually nothing serious. A twitching eye is a creepy sensation, ...

Feb. 25, 2025 — Some animals are capable of cooperating with members of other species. An interdisciplinary team explores the cognitive underpinnings of such cross-species collaborations ...

The undergraduate Biology major is among the most popular at William & Mary. The department also offers a graduate program leading to a master’s degree. Representing a wide diversity of research and ...

Caroline Igo (she/her/hers) is a wellness editor and holds Sleep Science Coach and Stress Management certificates from the Spencer Institute. She received her bachelor's degree in creative writing ...