The cornea is present as a clear tissue that is located at the front of the eye. A corneal ulcer occurs when there is a sore in the layer of the cornea. Symptoms of this include redness, drainage, visual disturbances, sensitivity to light, itching and discomfort. Causes and Effects of Corneal Ulcers The
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Corneal Ulcer
Category: Common Eye Conditions, Injury & Irritation
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Conjunctivitis
Category: Common Eye Conditions, Injury & Irritation
Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, is a common eye problem that can afflict children and adults alike. It is highly contagious and spreads quickly in environments like classrooms or offices filled with multiple people in close proximity to one another. The good news is that conjunctivitis is easily
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Acanthamoeba Keratitis
Category: Common Eye Conditions, Injury & Irritation
Acanthamoeba keratitis is a relatively rare type of eye infection, but it can become quite serious. If left untreated, Acanthamoeba eventually leads to vision loss, requiring a corneal transplant to restore sight. Understanding how to prevent this infection is key. What Is Acanthamoeba Keratitis? Acanthamoeba
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Low Vision
Category: Common Eye Conditions, Vision Impairment
Most people classified as blind still retain some ability to see. They often have significantly impaired vision but can discern light, shapes, or other figures. Low vision refers to a class of visual impairment that cannot be corrected by glasses or contact lenses. A number of conditions may cause low
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Color Blindness
Category: Common Eye Conditions, Vision Impairment
Color blindness, also known as color vision deficiency, occurs when an individual cannot distinguish between certain colors like red and green or, less commonly, blue and yellow. Cause of Color Blindness Light-sensitive tissue, the retina, lines the back of the eye and consists of two types of light
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Nystagmus
Category: Common Eye Conditions, Cognitive and Acquired
Nystagmus is a vision condition characterized by repetitive, uncontrolled eye movements. These involuntary eye movements may be side-to-side, up and down, or in a circular pattern, which hinders the eyes’ ability to focus on a steady object. Individuals with nystagmus may hold their heads in unusual
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Macular Hole
Category: Common Eye Conditions, Cognitive and Acquired
The condition known as a macular hole refers to a tiny break in the macula that results in blurry or distorted vision. To fully understand the condition, one must understand eye anatomy. The macula is a spot located in the center of the retina (the back portion of the eye). Located where light comes
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Presbyopia
Category: Common Eye Conditions, Age-Related
As we age, our eyes—like the rest of our bodies—begin to lose flexibility and strength. When this happens to the lens of the eye and its surrounding muscles, your lens will become stiff. This makes it harder to see close objects clearly because the eyes can't focus properly. It's a natural part of
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How Bell’s Palsy Affects the Eyes
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Is Bell's palsy making your eye uncomfortable?
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Driving When You Have AMD
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Is it a good idea to drive if you have macular degeneration?
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The Link Between Menopause and Dry Eye
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Could your dry eye symptoms be related to menopause?
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What Is Causing Your Eye Pain?
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Do you know why your eyes hurt?
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What a Broken Blood Vessel Means for Your Eye
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Should you worry about that broken blood vessel in your eye?
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How Botox is Used to Treat Eye Conditions
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Do you have eyelid spasms, crossed eyes, retracted eyelids, or other eye conditions? Botox treatment could relieve your symptoms.
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What is Proptosis and How Is It Treated?
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Do your eyes bulge or protrude? You may have proptosis.
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What You Need to Know About Optic Neuritis
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Do you know the symptoms of optic neuritis?
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