Common Eye Conditions
Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)
Amblyopia is a vision development problem in infants and young children that can lead to permanent vision loss. Learn the symptoms, causes and treatments.
Amblyopia is a vision development problem in infants and young children that can lead to permanent vision loss. Learn the symptoms, causes and treatments.
Blepharitis
Inflammation of the eyelids associated with chronic eye irritation, watery eyes, foreign body sensation, sensitivity to light and crusty debris at the base of the eyelashes.
Inflammation of the eyelids associated with chronic eye irritation, watery eyes, foreign body sensation, sensitivity to light and crusty debris at the base of the eyelashes.
Cataracts
The risk of cataracts increases with age. Learn what causes them and how to protect your eyes.
The risk of cataracts increases with age. Learn what causes them and how to protect your eyes.
Dry Eye InfographicÂ
Learn eight symptoms, causes and steps to managing dry eye.
Learn eight symptoms, causes and steps to managing dry eye.
Floaters, Flashes and Spots
Eye floaters and flashes may be harmless, or they may signal a serious problem, like a detached retina.
Eye floaters and flashes may be harmless, or they may signal a serious problem, like a detached retina.
Glaucoma
Glaucoma damages the optic nerve and diminishes the field of vision. Learn about glaucoma causes, eye drops for glaucoma, narrow-angle glaucoma, primary open-angle glaucoma and glaucoma surgery.
Glaucoma damages the optic nerve and diminishes the field of vision. Learn about glaucoma causes, eye drops for glaucoma, narrow-angle glaucoma, primary open-angle glaucoma and glaucoma surgery.
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Hyperopia (Farsightedness)
Farsighted people can have poor near vision or blurred vision at all distances.
Hyperopia (Farsightedness)
Farsighted people can have poor near vision or blurred vision at all distances.
Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Our 10-page section covers this sight-threatening disease, plus FDA-approved macular degeneration treatments, investigational treatments, macular degeneration prevention, how to use an Amsler Grid and the Lucentis vs. Avastin treatment debate. Stargardt's disease is a form of macular degeneration that can affect children.
Myopia (Nearsightedness)
Nearsighted people can see fine up close, but distant objects are a blur.
Our 10-page section covers this sight-threatening disease, plus FDA-approved macular degeneration treatments, investigational treatments, macular degeneration prevention, how to use an Amsler Grid and the Lucentis vs. Avastin treatment debate. Stargardt's disease is a form of macular degeneration that can affect children.
Myopia (Nearsightedness)
Nearsighted people can see fine up close, but distant objects are a blur.
Ocular Migraine
Ocular migraine causes a sensation of looking through shattered glass. What's happening?
Ocular migraine causes a sensation of looking through shattered glass. What's happening?
Presbyopia
All about this normal age-related loss of focusing ability that becomes noticeable after age 40. Also, read answers to frequently asked questions for a quick overview.
Pterygium
Pterygia, also called "surfer's eye," are growths on the eyeball that can interfere with vision.
All about this normal age-related loss of focusing ability that becomes noticeable after age 40. Also, read answers to frequently asked questions for a quick overview.
Pterygium
Pterygia, also called "surfer's eye," are growths on the eyeball that can interfere with vision.
Strabismus