Eye Conditions

The following is a list of common eye conditions. For information about cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy please see Eye Diseases.

• Glaucoma
  Glaucoma is a leading cause of preventable vision loss and blindness in adults in the United States and Canada and the second leading cause of blindness in the World.

• Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)
  Commonly called "lazy eye", amblyopia can be treated successfully if detected early enough in childhood.

• Astigmatism
  Often mistakenly called “stigmatism,” this common vision problem can be corrected with eyeglasses, contact lenses, or refractive surgery.

• Blepharitis
  Red, swollen eyelids and crusty debris at the base of your eyelashes are signs you may have blepharitis.

• CMV Retinitis
  AIDS or other diseases that affect your immune system can increase your risk of serious eye problems from cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection.

• Corneal Transplant
  People with serious vision problems from an eye injury or disease affecting the front surface of the eye can often regain vision with a cornea transplant.

• Dry Eye Syndrome
  Dry eye syndrome is a common condition, especially in women over age 40. Many treatment options are available.

• Eye Allergies
  Are you bothered by red, itchy eyes? You may have allergies.

• Eye Floaters and Spots
  “Floaters” are usually normal and harmless. But if you notice a sudden increase in floaters or floaters accompanied by flashes of light, see your eye doctor immediately.

• Farsighted (Hyperopia)
  Also called farsightedness, hyperopia is a common vision problem that can cause headaches, eyestrain, and trouble reading.

• Keratoconus
  This eye disease causes the cornea to grow thinner and bulge forward in an irregular cone-shape. Treatment options range from gas permeable contact lenses to a cornea transplant.

• Nearsighted (Myopia)
  Also called nearsightedness, myopia is a very common vision problem, affecting up to one-third of the U.S. population.

• Ocular Hypertension
  You’ve heard of high blood pressure, but what about high eye pressure?

• Photophobia

• Pingueculae & Pterygia

• Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)
  This acute and contagious form of conjunctivitis is particularly common among preschoolers and school-age children.

• Presbyopia

• Ptosis

• Retinal Detachment

• Retinitis Pigmentosa
  These inherited disorders, commonly abbreviated as RP, cause progressive peripheral vision loss, night blindness, and central vision loss.

• Styes
  This common problem is simply an infected lid gland. Learn how to prevent and treat styes.

• Uveitis