Fact Sheets

Source: CCM

Score: 12
iLink® Corneal Cross-Linking
Corneal cross-linking is a minimally invasive surgical procedure for treating corneal ectasia, a group of conditions marked by thinning, weakening, and bulging of the cornea, the outermost layer of the eye. It is FDA approved for the treatment of keratoconus and corneal ectasia that can occur after refractive surgery such as LASIK.
Score: 11
Cosmetic Eye Surgery
Cosmetic eye surgeries can improve the appearance of the area around the eyes, which is affected by the aging process.
Score: 10
Glaucoma
Glaucoma refers to a group of diseases that cause optic nerve changes and can result in vision loss. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Score: 9
Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration is a condition that causes damage to the retina and leads to blurred vision. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Score: 8
Benign Eyelid and Eye Growths
While not cancerous, benign growths on the eyelid or eye can become uncomfortable or interfere with vision. These growths are common and treatable.
Score: 7
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.
Score: 6
Diabetic Eye Disease
Poorly managed diabetes can cause several diabetic eye diseases—including diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema, cataracts and glaucoma. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Score: 5
Keratoconus
Keratoconus is a condition that causes the cornea to bulge, causing blurry vision. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Score: 4
Uveitis
Uveitis is a potentially serious condition that produces inflammation inside the eye and can destroy essential eye tissues and lead to blindness.
Score: 3
Ocular Hypertension
A condition in which the pressure in the eye is higher than it should be.