As we reach middle age, particularly after age 40, it is common to start to experience difficulty with reading and performing other tasks that require near vision. This is because with age, the lens of our eye becomes increasingly inflexible, making it harder to focus on close objects. This condition is called presbyopia and eventually it happens to some extent, to everyone as they age.
This eye disease causes the cornea to grow thinner and bulge forward in an irregular cone-shape. Treatment options range from gas permeable contact lenses to a cornea transplant.
Ocular surface reconstruction repairs damage on the surface of the eye caused by an injury or eye disorder.
Keratitis is an eye condition caused by corneal inflammation that results from an eye injury or infection. While mild to moderate cases of keratitis can be effectively treated without permanent damage, severe cases can increase your risk of permanent corneal damage and vision loss — making early diagnosis and treatment crucial.
This common problem is simply an infected lid gland. Learn how to prevent and treat styes.
Since the retina is the light-sensitive region of the back of the eye responsible for processing visual images, diabetic retinopathy can affect your vision in mild, moderate or even severe ways.
Do your eyes feel dry, itchy or gritty? Here are the home remedies, medications and in-office procedures that eye doctors recommend to relieve dry eye syndrome.