Eye Conditions

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

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

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

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.

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

Low vision is the term used to describe reduced eyesight that cannot be fully corrected with eyeglasses, contact lenses or eye surgery. The primary causes of low vision are eye diseases, but low vision also can be inherited or caused by an eye or brain injury.

If you have light sensitive eyes, you might be experiencing photophobia.

Pingueculae and pterygia are funny-looking words for growths on the surface of your eye.

This acute and contagious form of conjunctivitis is particularly common among preschoolers and school-age children.

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

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

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