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Cat Scratch Disease and Your Eyes

Learn about vision and eye complications of cat scratch disease.

Corneal Abrasion

Learn all about corneal abrasions.

Common Eye Problems

Learn about common eye problems including itchy eyes, blurry vision, tired eyes, floaters and age-related conditions.

What Is Glaucoma?

Glaucoma refers to a group of diseases that cause damage to the optic nerve. If left untreated, glaucoma may cause vision loss and blindness.

Scleritis

Learn about scleritis, a serious condition that affects the white portion of the eye.

Hyphema Is Blood in the Eye

Hyphema refers to the presence of blood in the eye, usually caused by trauma.

Glaucoma Knowledge Center

Learn all about the serious eye disease glaucoma, including risk factors, symptoms, treatments and more.

Dry Eye Syndrome

If you have scratchy, dry eyes, you may suffer from dry eye syndrome. Learn how to treat dry eye syndrome.

Retinal Detachment

Retinal detachment is when the retina separates from the choroid. Retinal detachment is a true eye emergency.

Eye Styes

A stye is a common eye problem. Learn about the causes and treatment of eye styes.

A Myriad of Lens Options

Eyeglass lenses can be made from several different materials. Find out which lens material is best for your next pair of frames.

All About Diabetic Retinopathy

Learn all about diabetic retinopathy, including diagnosis, detection and treatment of the eye disease.

Pituitary Adenoma

Learn about pituitary adenoma, a brain tumor that can affect vision.

Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis

Learn all about vernal keratoconjunctivitis including symptoms, causes and treatment of the eyelid problem.

Corneal Ulcers: An Overview

A corneal ulcer is an opening, sore or erosion in the cornea. If the cornea becomes inflamed due to infection or injury, an ulcer may develop. A corneal ulcer is a serious condition that must be treated promptly to avoid lasting vision problems.

All About Contact Lenses

Learn facts and tips about contact lenses. Find out if contact lenses are for you.

All About Cataracts

Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of eye cataracts.

Myopia Control

Myopia control is the term given to different methods that try to influence vision and brain development, or alter the growth of the eye itself to retain clear eyesight.

All About Sunglasses

Learn all about sunglasses, including how to find the perfect pair and why you really should wear them.

What Is Astigmatism?

Astigmatism, commonly mistaken as stigmatism, is a vision disorder that causes objects to be blurry, both at distance and at near.

Higher-Order Aberrations

Higher order aberrations are visual obscurations that cause visual symptoms in some patients.

Vision 101

Learn all about your eyes and vision.

Optic Neuritis

An overview of optic neuritis.

Your Eyes Through the Years

We depend on our eyes for vision throughout our lives. Each stage of life presents new challenges and rewards, all of which are enhanced by our precious sense of sight.

What Are Cataracts?

A cataract is a clouding of the eye's lens, which occurs with aging. The symptoms are sometime bothersome and require treatment

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