Eye Problems and Diseases
This section has complete information on eye and vision problems. Jump down this page to alphabetical lists of:
. . . or begin with these general articles:
How to identify and deal with everyday eye problems.
Use our list of almost 100 eye symptoms to learn about the problems and diseases associated with each.
Accidents cause many kinds of eye injuries, from corneal scratches to penetrating wounds. What to do for an eye emergency.
Consider participating in a clinical trial for treatment of glaucoma, macular degeneration, blepharitis or other eye problems and diseases.
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Poor contact lens hygiene often causes this rare but serious eye infection.
Itchy, red, swollen, tearing eyes may mean eye allergies. Get tips for relief.
Amblyopia usually develops in young children and can mean permanent vision problems if not treated early.
This condition causes sudden paralysis of one side of the face. Because of inability to blink, you may develop severe dry eye.
Inflammation of the eyelids can cause chronic eye irritation, tearing, foreign body sensation and crusty debris.
If you live long enough, you will eventually have cloudy vision from cataracts. Learn about causes and about cataract surgery, which replaces your eye's natural lens with an artifical one.
See also: Cataract news | FAQ | Eye Doctor Q&A | Congenital cataracts
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A cataract lens for better image quality, increased contrast sensitivity and improved functional vision.
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This new lens is giving cataract patients a chance to live free from glasses.
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Now it's possible to correct the cataracts clouding your vision — and the astigmatism distorting your vision — all at once.
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A swollen bump in the eyelid could be a chalazion. Learn about causes and treatments.
Learn the varieties of color deficiency and how to cope in our color-coded world.
Why eyes get dry. Read about eye drops, tear duct plugs and nutritional supplements for more eye moisture. Ask the dry eye doctor your question. Also read our FAQ on dry eyes and the best contact lenses for them.
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Sudden vision loss can occur when a clot or blockage interrupts blood flow to vital eye structures.
Eyelid twitches, tics and spasms are maddening. Here are common causes.
Floaters may be harmless or may signal a serious problem, like a detached retina.
Suddenly blurry or distorted vision, especially in seniors and diabetics, may mean a macular hole.
Uncontrollable eye movements from nystagmus often have neurological causes.
Ocular migraine causes a sensation of looking through shattered glass. What's happening?
Sensitive to light? Many eye conditions can cause this problem.
Pingueculae and pterygia are growths on the eye. Are they serious?
Drooping eyelids can be corrected with blepharoplasty surgery.
Flashes of light and floating spots are classic warning signs of a detached retina — get them checked out ASAP. Also read our Eye Doctor Q&A on retinal problems.
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Dry eye is a common symptom of this autoimmune disorder.
Misaligned eyes include crossed eyes, plus eyes that point outward, upward or downward. Remedies exist for strabismus.
The best way to get rid of that unpleasant little bump — fast!
Sudden redness in the white of your eye may be a subconjunctival hemorrhage.
Painful inflammation of the uvea causes light sensitivity, floaters and blurred vision.
About 80 percent of adults have been exposed to the cytomegalovirus (CMV), but it mostly affects people with poor immune systems, such as AIDS patients.
What you can do about redness, swelling, itching and tearing of pink eye. Also read about pink eye treatment and the various conjunctivitis types.
Diabetes causes sight-threatening retinal degradation. Also read our Eye Doctor Q&A on how diabetes affects your eyes and our diabetic retinopathy FAQ. And read the latest diabetic retinopathy news.
Ocular herpes is a recurrent viral infection that may lead to serious vision loss. Read how herpes of the eye is transmitted and treated.
Glaucoma results in a damaged optic nerve and diminishing field of vision. Learn about narrow-angle glaucoma, primary open-angle glaucoma and glaucoma surgery.
See also: Eye Doctor Q&A | Glaucoma News & Research | Glaucoma FAQ
Special contact lenses can help. Also read our Eye Doctor Q&A on keratoconus. And read about Intacs for keratoconus.
Our seven-page section covers this age-related, sight-threatening disease, plus FDA-approved macular degeneration treatments, investigational treatments, macular degeneration prevention and the Lucentis vs. Avastin treatment debate.
See also: News | Eye Doctor Q&A | FAQ
High eye pressure has no symptoms, but it is easily detected in an eye exam. Take care of it before it develops into glaucoma.
Poor night vision and a narrowing field of vision beginning in childhood herald this rare disorder. Can vitamin A help? Also read the Eye Doctor Q&A on retinal problems.
Children and young people can develop Stargardt's disease, often leading to central vision loss.
It's the most common non-elective surgery in the United States. Learn about options for intraocular lenses (IOLs), including mixing multifocal IOLs to maximize both near and distance vision.
See also: Cataract Surgery Cost | Choosing a Cataract Surgeon | Cataract Surgery Complications | Multifocal IOLs FAQ | Cataract Surgeon's Personal Experience
Eye injuries and diseases like keratoconus may require a cornea transplant, using healthy tissue from an eye donor.
New options for controlling glaucoma with surgery.
These tiny corneal inserts often work when glasses and contacts don't.
These procedures adjust eye muscles to straighten misaligned eyes. Also, read an Eye Doctor Q&A about what to expect.
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These delicate surgical procedures for macular holes, retinal detachments and other conditions are performed in the eye's deep interior.
Don't despair: distorted vision is usually correctable with eyeglasses, contacts or surgery. Also see the Eye Doctor Q&A on astigmatism.
Many conditions cause double vision, including stroke and cataracts. What to do.
Higher-order aberrations are vision errors causing poor night vision or double images.
Farsighted people can have poor near vision or blurred vision at all distances.
Nearsighted people can see fine up close, but distant objects are a blur.
Presbyopia means difficulty seeing close up for people 40 and older.
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