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Pink Eye
Pink eye, also called conjunctivitis, is redness or irritation of the conjunctivae, the membranes on the inner part of the eyelids and the membranes covering the whites of the eyes. These membranes react to a wide range of bacteria, viruses, allergy-provoking agents, irritants, and toxic agents.
Eye Diseases Pictures Slideshow
Watch this slideshow on various eye diseases. Learn the warning signs and symptoms of common eye conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, pink eye, macular degeneration and more that can cause damage and blindness if not detected and treated soon enough.
Pink Eye Pictures Slideshow
Learn about the various types and symptoms of pink eye (conjunctivitis) and how to prevent spreading and treatment through this slideshow of pictures.
Sty (Stye)
A sty (hordeolum) is an infection of the eyelid. Read about sty causes, symptoms, signs, home remedies, medication, and treatment. A chalazion is often confused with a sty.
Cataracts
Watch this slideshow on cataracts (eye lens clouding). Learn about symptoms (blurry vision, glare and poor night vision), causes, treatment (including surgery) and recovery.
Picture of Glaucoma
View a picture of glaucoma and learn more about eye diseases and conditions.
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Acanthamoeba Keratitis
Acanthamoeba infection of the eye can cause Acanthamoeba keratitis, a serious infection that may result in permanent vision loss...
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Amblyopia
Amblyopia, or "lazy eye," is a childhood condition where one eye has poorer vision than the other. Amblyopia occurs when one eye...
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Astigmatism and Your Eyes
Astigmatism is a common eye condition that's easily corrected by eyeglasses, contact lenses, or surgery. Symptoms of astigmatism...
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Astigmatism
Astigmatism is an eye condition in which the cornea is abnormally curved and causes out-of-focus vision. Symptoms of astigmatism...
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Black Eye
The most common cause of a black eye is a trauma injury to the face or head. Most black eyes are minor and heal on their own;...
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Blepharitis
Blepharitis is inflammation of the eyelids. Acne rosacea, staphylococcal bacteria, allergies, sensitivities to makeup or contact...
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Blindness
Blindness is the state of being sightless. Causes of blindness include macular degeneration, stroke, cataract, glaucoma,...
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Cataracts
A cataract is an eye disease that causes the eye's lens to become cloudy and opaque with decreased vision. Causes of cataracts...
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Cataracts
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Chalazion
Chalazions are cysts that form on the eyelid when a meibomian gland becomes inflamed. The meibomian glands secrete a mixture of...
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Coats Disease
Coats disease is a rare eye condition that typically progresses to vision loss or blindness in one eye. Gradual vision loss is...
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Color Blindness
Color blindness is a condition where a person does not see colors in the usual way. Color blindness is a genetic condition that...
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Contact Lenses: Colored, Soft, Hard, Toric and Bifocal
Contact lenses fit over the cornea and correct vision problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism. Contact...
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Corneal Disease
The cornea is the clear outer layer of the eye. If it is damaged by disease, infection, or injury, vision problems may occur....
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Corneal Ulcer
A corneal ulcer is an open sore on the cornea. Infection is a common cause of corneal ulcer. Symptoms and signs of corneal ulcer...
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Double Vision
Double vision (diplopia) is a symptom that my indicate Graves' disease, myasthenia gravis, stroke, multiple sclerosis,...
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Dry Eyes
Dry eyes are caused by an imbalance in the tear-flow system of the eye, but also can be caused by the drying out of the tear...
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Eye Care and Eye Disorder
Many common eye disorders resolve without treatment and some may be managed with over-the-counter (OTC) products. It's important...
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Eye Floaters
Eye floaters are deposits or condensation that forms in the eye's vitreous humor. These deposits cast shadows on the retina, and...
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Eye Strain
Eye strain is a symptom caused by looking at something for a long time. Symptoms and signs include redness, light sensitivity,...
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Eyeglasses, Sunglasses, and Magnifying Glasses
Nonprescription eyeglasses are available over the counter (OTC) and are typically used by people who can no longer read fine...
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Farsightedness
Farsightedness makes it difficult to focus on objects that are close up. The condition runs in families and occurs because light...
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Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a common eye condition in which the fluid pressure inside the eye rises because of slowed fluid drainage from the...
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Herpes Viral Infections of the Eye
Herpes of the eye occurs due to herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1). Symptoms of herpes of the eye include pain in and around the eye,...
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Heterochromia Iridis
Heterochromia iridis is a rare condition that describes people with two different colored eyes. There are many potential...
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How Can I Get My Eye To Stop Twitching?
A blepharospasm (eye twitch) is a harmless, involuntary spasm of the muscle of the eyelids, which may resolve on its own. If the...
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How Do I Get Rid of a Stye Overnight?
It is usually not possible to get rid of a stye completely overnight, but there are several ways that can fasten the healing....
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How Do You Treat a Bacterial Pink Eye?
Pink eye (conjunctivitis) may happen when the conjunctiva (the clear tissue covering the white part of your eye and the inside of...
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How Do You Treat a Swollen Eyelid?
Your eyelids might swell due to local infection, trauma, or any other illness, where fluid builds up in the entire body....
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Iritis
Iritis is inflammation of the iris, the colored portion of the eye. Symptoms include a red, painful eye, blurry vision, and light...
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Is a Sty Contagious?
A sty is an infected eyelash hair follicle or meibomian gland. Staph causes most styes. Styes can be treated at home with warm...
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Is Pinkeye Contagious?
Pinkeye (conjunctivitis) is inflammation of the conjunctiva. Whether pinkeye is contagious depends upon what is causing the...
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Keratitis
Keratitis is inflammation of the cornea. Symptoms and signs include pain, tearing, blurred vision, eye redness, watery eyes, or...
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Keratoconus
Keratoconus is a condition in which the cornea bulges outward like a cone. The cause of the condition is unknown, but genetics...
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LASIK: Refractive Surgery for Vision Correction
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Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a disease that gradually destroys the central vision. In people over 60, AMD is a...
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Macular Degeneration (Age-Related Type)
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Myopia
Myopia, or nearsightedness, makes it difficult to focus on objects that are far away. The condition runs in families and occurs...
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Optic Neuritis
Optic neuritis is inflammation of the optic nerve, the structure that connects the eye to the brain. The precise cause of optic...
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pinkeye, also called conjunctivitis, is redness or irritation of the conjunctivae, the membranes on the inner part of the eyelids...
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Presbyopia
Presbyopia is the age-related loss of the ability to focus on objects that are close up. The condition generally affects people...
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Retinal Detachment
Retinal detachment is the separation of the retina from its attachments to the underlying eye tissue. Symptoms of retinal...
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Retinitis Pigmentosa
Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a genetic condition that causes retinal degeneration and eventual vision loss. Symptoms include...
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Retinoblastoma
Retinoblastoma is an ocular cancer that occurs most often in children under 5 years of age. About 40% of all cases are inherited....
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Scleritis
Scleritis is inflammation of the white part of the eye. It may be caused by a serious underlying condition, such as an autoimmune...
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Strabismus (Crossed Eyes)
Strabismus, or crossed eyes, is a condition in which the eyes do not align in the usual way. The condition may be congenital or...
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Sty (Definition, Causes, Pictures, and Treatment)
A sty is a bump that forms on the eyelid as a result of a blocked gland. Styes may be caused by infections, burns, or trauma to...
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Sty Basics
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Sty Prevention
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Sty Symptoms
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Sty Treatment
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Subconjunctival Hemorrhage
A subconjunctival hemorrhage is bleeding under the eye's conjunctiva. There is usually no obvious cause for a subconjunctival...
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Trachoma
Trachoma is an infectious disease caused by the Chlamydia trachomatis bacteria. Symptoms and signs include redness and irritation...
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Uveitis
Uveitis is inflammation of the eye. Symptoms include blurred vision, eye pain, eye redness, photophobia, and floaters. Treatment...
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What Are Some Common Eye Infections?
An eye infection is a condition in which viruses, bacteria or other microbial agents may attack the eye. This can cause itching...
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What Are the Symptoms of a Damaged Retina?
The retina is the innermost layer in the back of the eye and is the portion of the eye that receives light. The function of...
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What Can Cause a Swollen Eyelid?
Patients generally present with a swollen eyelid due to allergy, infection, fluid accumulation, or sometimes severe eye injuries....
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What Is a Twitching Eye a Sign of?
A blepharospasm (eye twitch) is a harmless tic of the eyelid muscle, which may resolve on its own. Conditions that may cause eye...
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When Should I Be Worried About Eye Twitching?
An eye/eyelid twitch (myokymia), is an involuntary, repeated spasm of the eyelid muscle. It can happen in the upper or lower...
Multimedia: Slideshows, Images & Quizzes
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Picture of Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration is an eye disease with its onset usually after age 60 that progressively destroys the macula,...
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Picture of Astigmatism
Astigmatism is a common form of visual impairment in which an image is blurred due to an irregularity in the curvature of the...
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Picture of Bacterial Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
Pink eye, or conjunctivitis, is redness and inflammation of the membranes (conjuctiva) covering the whites of the eyes and the...
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Picture of Blepharitis
Blepharitis is an inflammation of the eyelids and occurs in two forms, anterior (outside of the eyelid) and posterior (inner...
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What Are Cataracts?
What are cataracts and who gets them? Take this online quiz to learn how everyday activities may put you at risk....
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Picture of Cataracts
Cataract is a painless condition where the normally clear aspirin-sized lens of the eye starts to become cloudy. See a picture of...
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Cataracts Causes, Symptoms, Vision Tests, and Surgery
Cataracts are a painless clouding of the internal lens of the eye. Learn about symptoms (blurry vision, glare and poor night...
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Picture of Chalazion (Eyelid Cyst)
A chalazion is a tiny lump of the upper or lower eyelid caused by inflammation of a gland of the lid. See a picture of Chalazion...
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Picture of Color Blindness
When we see different colors, we are perceiving differences in the light that is reaching our eyes. See a picture of Color...
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Picture of Corneal Ulcer
Most corneal ulcers are caused by infections and can be bacterial (common in people who wear contact lenses), viral herpes...
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Picture of Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy, a common complication of diabetes, affects the blood vessels in the retina (the thin light-sensitive...
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Picture of Eye Allergies
Severe allergic eye symptoms can be very distressing and are a common reason for visits to the allergist or ophthalmologist. See...
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Picture of Eye Anatomy Detail
The eye has a number of components which include but are not limited to the cornea, iris, pupil, lens, retina, macula, optic...
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Common Eye Problems and Infections
Eye diseases can cause damage and blindness if not detected and treated soon enough. Learn the warning signs and symptoms of...
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Eye Health: Foods, Vitamins and Nutrients to Improve Eyesight
Eye health is boosted by lutein, zeaxanthin, vitamin C, omega-3 fatty acids, beta-carotene, vitamin E, vitamin A, and other...
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Eye Health: Macular Degeneration
This eye disease causes more vision loss than cataracts and glaucoma. WebMD shows you what you need to know to protect your sight....
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Eye Health: What Your Eye Symptoms May Mean
Will your eye condition clear up, or is it a warning sign of a critical eye health issue? Learn about common eye symptoms, what...
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Eye Health: 11 Tips for Healthy Eyesight
Sharp eyesight is part of good health. Improve vision by eating well and scheduling regular eye exams with your ophthalmologist...
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Eye Health: Eye Mistakes You Might Be Making
You may be hurting your eyes and not even know it. Find out if you are and what you can do to stop it....
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Eye Health: Why Are My Eyes Watery?
Always tearing up? Everyday things can make your eyes water, but so can some medical conditions....
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Picture of Eye
The eye has a number of components which include but are not limited to the cornea, iris, pupil, lens, retina, macula, optic...
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Eye Problems & Conditions Quiz
What do you know about your eyes? Take this quick quiz to learn about a range of eye diseases and conditions....
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Pictures of Eyeglasses and Frames: Glasses for Presbyopia, Sunglasses, Eye Problems
Learn about your eye care needs and fashion wishes -- with eye glasses, frames and eyewear for computer use, reading, driving,...
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Picture of Farsightedness
About one in four people in the U.S. have hyperopia or farsightedness, in which people have difficulty focusing on close objects....
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Picture of Floaters
Eye floaters are deposits or condensation in the vitreous jelly of the eye. See a picture of Floaters and learn more about the...
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Picture of Glaucoma
Glaucoma (the sneak thief of sight) refers to certain eye diseases that affect the optic nerve and cause vision loss. See a...
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What Is Glaucoma? Symptoms, Treatment, Definition
Glaucoma refers to a variety of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve, resulting in vision loss and sometimes total blindness....
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Picture of Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia on Eye
Telangiectases on the bulbar conjuctiva. See a Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia on Eye and learn more about the health topic....
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Picture of Keratoconus
We see through the cornea, which is the clear, central part of the front surface of the eye. See a picture of Keratoconus and...
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LASIK Eye Surgery: Better Vision with Laser Surgery
How does LASIK work? Get information on this popular laser eye surgery, the procedure, success rates, and possible vision side...
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Picture of Nearsightedness
Nearsightedness affects 20%-30% of the population, but this eye disorder is easily corrected with eyeglasses, contact lenses or...
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Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis) Symptoms, Causes, Treatments
Trying to get rid of pink eye? If you woke up with crusty eyelids and red, swollen eyes, you may have pink eye also called...
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Picture of Retinal Detachment
A retinal detachment is a separation of the retina from its attachments to its underlying tissue within the eye. See a picture of...
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Picture of Strabismus (Crossed Eyes)
Strabismus, also known as crossed eyes, is a condition in which the eyes don't look toward an object together. See a picture of...
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Picture of Sty (Stye)
A sty (sometimes spelled stye) is a tender, painful red bump located at the base of an eyelash or inside the eyelid. See a...
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Picture of Uveitis
Uveitis (pronounced you-vee-EYE-tis) involves all inflammatory processes of the middle layers of the eye, also called the uveal...
Treatment & Diagnosis
- Are Lazy Eyes Genetic?
- Astigmatic Keratotomy (AK) Eye Surgery
- Can You Fix a Lazy Eye?
- Cataract Surgery
- Electroretinography
- How Long Does a Retrobulbar Block Last?
- How Much Does Double Eyelid Surgery Cost?
- How Much Does Upper Eyelid Surgery Cost?
- Keratoplasty Eye Surgery (ALK)
- LASEK Laser Eye Surgery
- LASIK Eye Surgery
- LTK Laser Eye Surgery
- Phakic Intraocular Lenses
- Photorefractive Keratectomy
- Tonometry
- Visual Field Test
- What Exactly Does an Optometrist Do?
- What Is Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) surgery?
- Why Are My Eyes Twitching?
- Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)
- Astigmatism
- Benign Positional Vertigo
- Blepharitis
- Blurred Vision
- Cataract
- Chalazion
- Color Blindness
- Dilated Pupils (Mydriasis)
- Double Vision
- Dry Eyes
- Eye Discharge
- Eye Floaters
- Eye Pain
- Eye Twitch
- Eyestrain
- Farsightedness (Hyperopia)
- Foreign Body in the Eye
- Glaucoma
- Keratitis
- Keratoconus
- Macular Degeneration
- Myopia (Nearsightedness)
- Ocular Herpes
- Ocular Melanoma
- Optic Neuritis
- Photophobia
- Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
- Presbyopia
- Ptosis (Drooping Eye)
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinoblastoma
- Scleritis
- Strabismus (Crossed Eye)
- Sty
- Subconjunctival Hemorrhage
- Swollen Eyes
- Tunnel Vision
- Uveitis
- Vision Loss
- Watery Eye
- Macular Degeneration and Smoking
- Can Alcohol Injections in the Eye Nerves Stop Headaches?
- Can Astigmatism Go Away on Its Own?
- Can You Cure Glaucoma?
- Can You Go Blind from Pinkeye?
- Causes of Retinal Detachment
- Dry Eyes and Contact Lenses
- Durat (bromfenac) and Liver Damage
- Eyes - Risk Of Eye Injury From Stylo Laser
- Eye: Silencing a Gene in the Eye
- Glaucoma: Save Your Sight - Glaucoma Screening
- How Do You Keep Your Eyes Healthy?
- How Does a Person Get Pinkeye?
- How Long Does It Take for Pinkeye to Go Away?
- Is Astigmatism Hereditary?
- Is Being Short Sighted (Myopia) Hereditary?
- Is Pink Eye Painful?
- Is Pinkeye Caused by Feces?
- Laser Pointers and Eye Damage
- Ophthalmologist vs. Optometrist
- Pink Eye: Facts About Pink Eye
- Stargardt's Disease: A Form of Vision Loss
- Can Stress Cause Burst Blood Vessels in the Eye?
- Sty Facts: What Causes a Sty?
- Sty Symptoms and Signs
- Sty Treatment
- What foods are good for your eyes?
- What Will Happen if Pinkeye Is Left Untreated?
Medications & Supplements
- antipyrine and benzocaine otic (Auralgan, Aurodex - removed from market)
- atropine eye drops
- atropine sulfate - ophthalmic, Isopto Atropine
- betaxolol ophthalmic (Betoptic S, Betoptic)
- Betoptic S (betaxolol hydrochloride ophthalmic) Side Effects, Warnings, and Drug Interactions
- bimatoprost (Latisse, Lumigan)
- brimonidine (Alphagan)
- Contact Lens Products
- dorzolamide (Trusopt)
- Eylea (aflibercept)
- latanoprost (Xalatan)
- Latisse (bimatoprost) Side Effects, Warnings, and Drug Interactions
- Ofloxacin (Ocuflox) vs. Tobramycin (Tobrex)
- polymyxin B sulfate and trimethoprim (Polytrim)
- Side Effects of Betimol (timolol ophthalmic solution)
- Side Effects of Polytrim (polymyxin B sulfate/trimethoprim)
- Side Effects of Timoptic (timolol)
- Side Effects of Tobradex (tobramycin/dexamethasone)
- Side Effects of Tobrex (tobramycin)
- tetracaine (ophthalmic drops)
- timolol ophthalmic solution (Timoptic)
- tobramycin optic (Tobrex)
- tobramycin and dexamethasone (Tobradex, Tobradex ST)
Prevention & Wellness
- Aging Eyesight: Laser Eye Surgery for Bifocals
- Astigmatism - It's a Matter of Focus
- Blindness At Night - AKA Nychtalopia
- Eyes: Am I a Candidate for Refractive or Laser Eye Surgery
- Cataract Surgery: Ancient And Modern
- Cataract Surgery
- Eyes: Choosing an Eye Doctor
- Colorblind: New Look for the Colorblind
- Coping with Vision Loss
- Dietary Supplement Could Blind You
- Eyes: Does Insurance Cover the Costs of Refractive or Laser Eye Surgery?
- Eye Care After Laser Eye Surgery
- Eye Disease: Hypertensive Retinopathy
- Eye Exercises
- Eye Implants to Correct Vision
- Eye Safety and Sports
- Eye Tests and Exams
- Eyeglasses: Styles and Lenses
- Eyes & Vision
- Eyes - Night Vision & Night Blindness
- Poor Eyesight Can Lead To Bad Grades
- Eyes Have It...Anatomy Lesson!
- Eyes Wide Open
- Eyesight: A New Focus for Eye Care
- First Aid Treatment for Eye Injuries
- Glaucoma Awareness
- Eye Drops: How to Insert Eye Drops
- How to Pick Good Sunglasses
- Eyeglasses: How to Read Your Eyeglass Prescription
- LASIK Surgery: 10 Key Facts to Know About LASIK
- LASIK: My Odyssey With LASIK Surgery
- Look Sharp: How to Choose Protective Eyewear
- Eyes: Maintaining Good Eye Sight
- Medical Humor(s)
- Eyes: Myths and Facts about the Eyes
- National Eye Donor Month
- Nearsightedness in Kids
- Eyes: Overview of Refractive and Laser Eye Surgery
- Presbyopia: Cutting-Edge Fixes for Aging Eyes
- EyeSight: Tracking a Vision Thief
- Visiting the Eye Doctor
- Winter Means Wearing Sunglasses