The front surface of our eyes is covered by a thin layer of tears. The tears keep our eyes clean and comfortable, and are very important for good vision. Healthy tears contain oil, water and mucus in ...

Dry eye disease is a condition that occurs when your eyes do not make enough tears or when your tears dry up too quickly. Tears are essential for keeping the surface of your eyes healthy, comfortable, ...

Researchers have called for more advice to be given to young people about preventing dry eye disease, after a study found that 90% of participants had at least one sign of the condition in their eyes.

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Last October, when Talia Rotenberg was traveling to Europe, her eyes became bloodshot, watery, and painful ...

Dry eye disease occurs when the eyes do not produce enough tears or when something interferes with tear production. Dry eye disease can cause a variety of symptoms, including burning, stinging, ...