Vision therapy is similar to physical therapy, but instead of a joint or muscle, it works with the eyes and brain. There is a...

Retinal tears and detachments happen when the retina (the inner lining of the eye) is damaged. The retina is a layer of tissue that’s...

Age-related macular degeneration, often referred to as AMD, is a medical condition that usually affects older adults. This...

Glaucoma is a complicated disease in which damage to the optic nerve leads to progressive, irreversible vision loss. It is the second...

Dry eye syndrome is a condition in which the eye does not produce enough tears, or the tears are too thin to lubricate and nourish the...

Diabetic retinopathy is an ocular manifestation of diabetes, a systemic disease, which affects up to 80 percent of all patients who have...

An allergy is an overreaction of the immune system by normally harmless subjects called allergens. Eye allergies come in a variety of...

Conjunctivitis is a swelling and irritation of the membrane that covers the white part of the eye and eyelid lining. It is often referred...

Blepharitis is a common condition that causes inflammation of the eyelids. It is characterized by redness, swelling, styes, cysts, and...