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Problems & Diseases

Styes

This article was provided by AllAboutVision.com. Follow the links below for more information on eye health and vision correction. A stye (or hordeolum) develops when an eyelid gland at the base of an eyelash becomes infected. Resembling a pimple on the eyelid, a stye can grow on the inside or outside of the lid. Styes… Continue reading

Presbyopia

This article was provided by AllAboutVision.com. Follow the links below for more information on eye health and vision correction. Sometime after age 40, people begin to experience blurred near vision when performing tasks such as reading, sewing or working at a computer. This change is called presbyopia. There's no getting around it — presbyopia happens… Continue reading

Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)

This article was provided by AllAboutVision.com. Follow the links below for more information on eye health and vision correction. Technically, pink eye is the acute, contagious form of conjunctivitis – inflammation of the clear mucous membrane that lines the inner surface of the eyelids and overlies the white front surface of the eye, or sclera.… Continue reading

Ocular Hypertension

This article was provided by AllAboutVision.com. Follow the links below for more information on eye health and vision correction. Ocular hypertension means the pressure in your eye, or your intraocular pressure (IOP), is higher than normal levels. High eye pressure is also associated with glaucoma, which is a more serious condition that causes vision loss… Continue reading

Myopia

This article was provided by AllAboutVision.com. Follow the links below for more information on eye health and vision correction. Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a very common vision problem. It’s estimated that up to one-third of Americans are nearsighted. Nearsighted people have difficulty reading road signs and seeing distant objects clearly, but can see well for… Continue reading

Macular Degeneration

This article was provided by AllAboutVision.com. Follow the links below for more information on eye health and vision correction. Macular degeneration (also called AMD, ARMD, or age-related macular degeneration) is an age-related condition in which the most sensitive part of the retina, called the macula, starts to break down and lose its ability to create… Continue reading

Keratoconus

This article was provided by AllAboutVision.com. Follow the links below for more information on eye health and vision correction. Keratoconus is a progressive eye disease in which the normally round cornea thins and begins to bulge into a cone-like shape. This cone shape deflects light as it enters the eye on its way to the… Continue reading

Hyperopia

This article was provided by AllAboutVision.com. Follow the links below for more information on eye health and vision correction. Hyperopia, or farsightedness, is a common vision problem affecting about 25% of the U.S. population. People with hyperopia can usually see distant objects well, but have difficulty seeing objects that are up close. Signs and symptoms… Continue reading

Glaucoma

This article was provided by AllAboutVision.com. Follow the links below for more information on eye health and vision correction. Glaucoma refers to a category of eye disorders often associated with a dangerous buildup of internal eye pressure (intraocular pressure or IOP), which can damage the eye's optic nerve – the structure that transmits visual information… Continue reading

Floaters and Spots

This article was provided by AllAboutVision.com. Follow the links below for more information on eye health and vision correction. Have you ever seen small specks or debris that looks like pieces of lint floating in your field of view? These are called “floaters,” and they are usually normal and harmless. They usually can be seen… Continue reading

Dry Eye Syndrome

This article was provided by AllAboutVision.com. Follow the links below for more information on eye health and vision correction. Dry eye syndrome (DES or “dry eye”) is the chronic lack of sufficient lubrication and moisture on the surface of the eye. Its consequences range from minor irritations, to the inability to wear contact lenses and… Continue reading

Diabetic Retinopathy

This article was provided by AllAboutVision.com. Follow the links below for more information on eye health and vision correction. If you have diabetes, you probably know that your body can't use or store sugar properly. When your blood sugar gets too high, it can damage the blood vessels in your eyes. This damage may lead… Continue reading

Computer Vision Syndrome

This article was provided by AllAboutVision.com. Follow the links below for more information on eye health and vision correction. Computer vision syndrome (CVS) is a group of physical and visual symptoms that many people experience after prolonged computer use. Common symptoms of CVS include headache, neck pain, eye strain, blurred vision, double vision, focusing problems,… Continue reading

Cataracts

This article was provided by AllAboutVision.com. Follow the links below for more information on eye health and vision correction. A cataract is a clouding of the eye's natural lens, which lies behind the iris and the pupil. The lens works much like a camera lens, focusing light onto the retina at the back of the… Continue reading

Blepharitis

This article was provided by AllAboutVision.com. Follow the links below for more information on eye health and vision correction. Blepharitis is inflammation of the eyelids, occurring particularly at the lid margins. It's a common disorder and may be associated with a low-grade bacterial infection or a generalized skin condition. Blepharitis occurs in two forms: anterior… Continue reading