Eyes

A group of disorders and diseases that impair vision, including glaucoma, cataracts, conjunctivitis, and macular degeneration, among others.

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Adult Strabismus
Adult strabismus is a condition in which eyes wander to one side, cross, or are higher or lower than the other. Learn about symptoms and treatment.

B

Blepharospasm
A benign nervous condition in which the eyelids spasm uncontrollably.

C

Cataracts
A cataract is a clouding of the eye lens, which is normally clear. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Conjunctivitis
A condition in which the conjunctiva, the thin lining of the eyelids and whites of the eyes, becomes inflamed.
Corneal Abrasion
A corneal abrasion is a trauma or tear to the delicate tissue on the outermost layer of the eye. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Corneal Transplant
Corneal transplants restore sight following an injury or disease that damages the cornea, the clear tissue at the front of the eye.
Cosmetic Eye Surgery
Cosmetic eye surgeries can improve the appearance of the area around the eyes, which is affected by the aging process.

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E

Eye (Ocular) Cancer
Eye cancer is a rare form of cancer that often begins elsewhere in the body before taking root in the eyes. Learn about symptoms and treatment.

G

Glaucoma
Glaucoma refers to a group of diseases that cause optic nerve changes and can result in vision loss. Learn about symptoms and treatment.

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Keratoconus
Keratoconus is a condition that causes the cornea to bulge, causing blurry vision. Learn about symptoms and treatment.

M

Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration is a condition that causes damage to the retina and leads to blurred vision. Learn about symptoms and treatment.

O

Ocular Hypertension
A condition in which the pressure in the eye is higher than it should be.

R

Retinal Detachment
Retinal detachment occurs when the thin layer of tissue at the back of the eye (the retina) pulls away, causing blurry vision. Learn about symptoms and treatment.

S

Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory condition that affects the lungs, lymph nodes, and/or other tissues. Learn about symptoms and treatment.

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Uveitis
Uveitis is a potentially serious condition that produces inflammation inside the eye and can destroy essential eye tissues and lead to blindness.