Learn About Eye Problems and Diseases
By Troy Bedinghaus, O.D., About.com Guide
Most people will have a problem with their eyes at some point in their lives. Most eye problems are not serious and do not require a doctor's care. However, certain eye diseases are serious and can result in blindness if left untreated.
Common Eye Problems
The eyes are vulnerable to viral, bacterial, fungal and parasitic infections. Learn about these and other treatable problems, including dry eye syndrome and computer vision.
- Ask the Eye Doctor
- Common Eye Problems
- Eye Twitching
- Spots and Floaters
- Styes
- Pink Eye
- Blepharitis
- Uveitis
- Eye Herpes
- Dry Eye Syndrome
- Computer Vision Syndrome
- Retinal Detachment
- Droopy Eyelids - Ptosis
- Are You Color Blind?
- Ophthalmic "Eye" Migraine
- Optic Neuritis
- Scleritis
- Sarcoidosis and the Eyes
- Proptosis
- Eye Freckles
Eye Diseases
Many eye diseases have no symptoms. Regular comprehensive eye examinations are important for early detection and treatment of eye disease.
Disease-Associated Eye Problems
Many systemic diseases can affect your eyes in many different ways.
Vision Tests
Many eye and vision tests are used to detect problems and assess the health of your eyes.
Eye Injuries
If you injur your eye, don't try to judge the severity of the injury. A visit to the eye doctor will lessen your anxiety as well as the risk of hurting your vision.
