Eye Diseases

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

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

Cataracts are a common cause of vision loss. Learn more about recognizing cataracts symptoms and understanding cataract surgery.

This is an infection or inflammation of the transparent membrane that covers the white part of the eye.

The back of the cornea is called the endothelium, and diseases of the corneal endothelium are called corneal endotheliopathies.

This condition is characterized by new blood vessels growing into the cornea.

How does diabetes affect vision?  Learn more about eye problems resulting from diabetes.

Macular degeneration is an eye disease that affects the portion of the eye responsible for processing fine detail and providing sharp central vision.

This condition is characterized by visual disturbances accompanied by a headache.

These common conjunctival degenerations can cause increased eye redness and produce ocular discomfort.

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

These common problems are usually caused by infected or inflammed glands in the eyelids.  Learn about prevention and treatment.

This condition is characterized by the sudden appearance of blood on the white part of the eye.

As we get older, the fluid inside the eye may condense, contract and separate from the back of the eye.

This inflammatory eye disease can cause permanent vision loss if not promptly treated.