This Week’s Top Stories from Harvard Health

Common eye problems and how to fix them

Your eyes are tearing all day long, or they're dry and burning or crusty. What seems like a minor symptom suddenly has a major effect on your vision and your day. But take heart: in most cases there's a fix for the discomfort. Here are some common eye problems and the typical fix for each one.

Get your copy of The Aging Eye

As the eyes age, problems with vision become more common. The Aging Eye: Preventing and treating eye disease explains how to recognize the risk factors and symptoms of specific eye diseases — cataract, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy — and what steps you can take to prevent or treat them before your vision deteriorates.

Legume of the month: Lentils

Lentils are tiny, lens-shaped legumes that come in array of colors, including yellow, red, green, brown, and black. Compared with other legumes, lentils are particularly rich in compounds known as polyphenols. These plant-based micronutrients are thought to help protect against cardiovascular disease.