The following is a list of common eye conditions. For information about cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy please see Eye Diseases.
Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)
Amblyopia, which is also called “lazy eye”, is a disorder that affects the visual development in children. Amblyopia is difficult …
Astigmatism
Many people have never heard of astigmatism, although it is an extremely common eye condition. Astigmatism is one type of …
Blepharitis
Blepharitis is an eye condition characterized by an inflammation of the eyelids which causes redness, itching and irritation. The …
CMV Retinitis
CMV or cytomegalovirus retinitis is a vision threatening virus that causes inflammation of the retina, primarily in individuals …
Corneal Transplant
A cornea transplant, also known as keratoplasty or a corneal graft, replaces damaged tissue on the clear front surface of the eye. …
Dry Eye Syndrome
Dry eye syndrome (DES or dry eye) is a chronic lack of sufficient lubrication and moisture on the surface of the eye. Its …
Eye Allergies
Along with congestion, runny nose, coughing, sneezing, headaches and difficulty breathing, individuals with allergies often suffer …
Eye Floaters and Spots
Eye floaters are spots, squiggles or flecks that appear to drift into your visual field. Usually they are harmless, a benign, …
Farsighted (Hyperopia)
Farsightedness or hyperopia is a refractive error in which distant objects are clear, while close objects appear blurry. A …
Keratoconus
Keratoconus is a rare, progressive disease that affects the cornea, which is the clear, transparent layer at the front of the eye. …
Nearsighted (Myopia)
Nearsightedness, technically known as myopia, is a condition which causes difficulty focusing on objects at a distance, while near …
Ocular Hypertension
The term Ocular Hypertension refers to higher than normal pressure in one or both eyes. When the intraocular pressure (IOP) in …
Photophobia
All types of light, ranging from interior lighting fixtures to streetlights and to the bright rays of the sun, have the potential …
Pingueculae & Pterygia
Pingueculae and Pterygia are both benign growths that develop on the surface of the eye. While often grouped together, there are …
Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)
Pink eye or conjunctivitis is one of the most common eye infections, especially in children. The infection is an acute …
Presbyopia
As we reach middle age, particularly after age 40, it is common to start to experience difficulty with reading and performing …
Ptosis
Ptosis is a pathological eye condition in which the eyelid falls or droops. It is a condition that can affect adults and children …
Retinal Detachment
A retinal detachment is a serious eye emergency in which the retina (the lining of the back of the eye) becomes separated and …
Retinitis Pigmentosa
Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is an eye disease that is inherited, and very rare. About one in four thousand Americans are affected by …
Styes
A stye (known by eye doctors as a hordeolum) is an infection of an oil gland which forms a pimple-like bump on the base of
Uveitis
Uveitis is a general term for an inflammatory response in the eye that can be caused by a broad range of diseases or conditions. …