Fact Sheets

Source: CCM

Score: 15
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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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.
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Cataracts
A cataract is a clouding of the eye lens, which is normally clear. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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Ocular Hypertension
A condition in which the pressure in the eye is higher than it should be.
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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.
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Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration is a condition that causes damage to the retina and leads to blurred vision. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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Eye Care for Kids
Eye examinations are important for detecting conditions early in childhood.
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Keratoconus
Keratoconus is a condition that causes the cornea to bulge, causing blurry vision. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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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.
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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.