What to know about glaucoma and cataracts
Glaucoma and cataracts are both eye conditions that can impact the eye’s health and result in vision loss. Although they can share similar symptoms and risk factors, such as occurring in older age, both conditions are usually unrelated.
What are the different stages of diabetic retinopathy?
Diabetic retinopathy is a potential complication of diabetes. It is a progressive eye condition with different stages that increase in severity as more damage occurs to the retina.
What to know about blurred vision 2 years after cataract surgery
Cataract surgery is generally safe. However, people may develop blurred vision or other complications following the procedure.
Is there a link between corneal edema and dry eyes?
Occasionally, a relationship may exist between corneal edema and dry eye. If dry eye is severe, it might lead to corneal edema.
Nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy: Symptoms, treatment, and prevention
Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes that affects vision. Nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy describes the earlier stages of the condition before it progresses into the final and most advanced stage.
Bacterial vs. viral conjunctivitis: What is the difference?
Both bacterial and viral conjunctivitis cause symptoms such as eye redness, tearing, and discharge. However, bacterial conjunctivitis can produce a thicker discharge that sticks the eyelids together. It may also cause eyelid swelling and pain.
Diabetic retinopathy laser surgery: What to know
Diabetic retinopathy laser surgery is an in-office treatment that involves making tiny burns in the eye with a beam of light. While it does not correct vision loss that has already occurred, it can prevent further vision deterioration.
Sunken Eyes: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
"Sunken eyes," or "enophthalmos," is a term used to describe the appearance of darker skin directly under your lower eyelids. This makes your eyes look as if they are sitting back inside the eye orbit. You may also hear this referred to as eye hollows. Common causes of sunken eyes include aging, eye trauma, or lack of sleep.
What Is Glaucoma, and How Can You Prevent It?
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that affect the optic nerve, and the leading cause of preventable blindness, according to The Glaucoma Foundation. But most people are unaware of their risk. Glaucoma affects about 80 million people worldwide, and that number is expected to reach almost 112 million by 2040.
What are the early signs of macular degeneration?
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye condition that affects central vision. Early symptoms include blurry vision, dark spots, and washed-out colors. However, many people have no symptoms of early AMD.