No, your eyes won't get stuck if you cross them for a joke every once in a while. When your mom told you to stop crossing your eyes as a kid or they’d stay stuck that way, was she right? Don’t tell ...

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Often dismissed as a harmless childhood phase or a cosmetic concern, strabismus is a medical condition that can quietly lead to permanent vision loss and serious social consequences if left untreated.

Olympic gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik took the world by storm after his pommel horse routine, and ultimately helped Team USA land the bronze medal. He’s now referred to as the “Clark Kent” of gymnastics ...

A child’s world is full of colors, stories, and new discoveries. But what if they aren’t seeing things as clearly as they should? Eye problems, such as lazy eye or crossed eyes often go unnoticed ...

In many Ugandan communities, a child with crossed eyes is often brushed off with the phrase, “they will outgrow it,” or teased with unkind names. Among adults, the sudden turning of an eye may be ...

Let’s face it, most of the time we’re hacking for no other reason than sheer enjoyment. So we love to see hacks come about that can really make a difference in people’s lives. This time around it’s a ...