Hyperopia
Hyperopia, or farsightedness, is a common vision problem affecting about 25% of the U.S. population. People with hyperopia can [...]
Glaucoma
Glaucoma refers to a category of eye disorders often associated with a dangerous buildup of internal eye pressure (intraocular pressure [...]
Floaters and Spots
Have you ever seen small specks or debris that looks like pieces of lint floating in your field of view? [...]
Eye Allergies
Similar to processes that occur with other types of allergic responses, the eye may overreact to a substance perceived as [...]
Dry Eye Syndrome
Dry eye syndrome (DES or “dry eye”) is the chronic lack of sufficient lubrication and moisture on the surface of [...]
Diabetic Retinopathy
If you have diabetes, you probably know that your body can’t use or store sugar properly. When your blood sugar [...]
Cornea Transplant
A cornea transplant, which replaces damaged tissue on the eye’s clear surface, also is referred to as a corneal transplant, [...]
Cataracts
A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s natural lens, which lies behind the iris and the pupil. The lens [...]
CMV Retinitis
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis is a sight-threatening disease associated with late-stage AIDS. In the past, about 25% of active AIDS (Acquired [...]
Blepharitis
Blepharitis is inflammation of the eyelids, occurring particularly at the lid margins. It’s a common disorder and may be associated [...]