Eye Conditions
Explore common eye conditions with clear, patient-friendly explanations. Click on any condition to learn what's happening, treatment options, and questions to ask your doctor.
Glaucoma
Increased eye pressure damages the optic nerve, stealing vision gradually.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Central vision fades due to aging changes in the macula.
Dry Eye Disease
Eyes don't produce enough tears or tears evaporate too quickly.
Cataracts
The eye's natural lens becomes cloudy, blurring vision.
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetes damages blood vessels in the retina, threatening vision.
Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)
Infection or allergies inflame the conjunctiva, causing redness.
Floaters and Flashes
Spots or flashes from changes in the eye's vitreous gel.
Stye (Hordeolum)
A bacterial infection causes a painful bump on the eyelid.
Blepharitis
Chronic inflammation of the eyelid margins causes irritation.
Keratoconus
The cornea thins and bulges into a cone shape, distorting vision.
Retinal Detachment
The retina separates from its supporting tissue—a vision emergency.
Pterygium (Surfer's Eye)
A fleshy growth on the eye's surface from sun and wind exposure.
Corneal Abrasion
A scratch on the cornea causes sharp pain and tearing.
Eye Allergies
Allergens trigger itchy, watery, red eyes.
Ocular Migraine
Visual disturbances from migraine, with or without headache.