Eye Conditions

Find the information you are looking for by reading through our comprehensive articles of common eye conditions.

Astigmatism

Astigmatism occurs because the cornea is shaped more like a football than a baseball. This different curvature causes 2 images to appear on the retina and causes blurry vision for any distance.

Blepharitis or Eyelid Inflammation

Blepharitis is a very common eye disorder that involves the inflammation of the eyelashes and eyelid edges. There are two types of Blepharitis, find out if you or someone you know is suffering from this non-contagious condition.

Color Blindness

Color Blindness, or Color Vision Deficiency, is an eye condition where a person is not able to distinguish certain colors or shades of colors to some degree.

Dry Eyelids

Having dry skin or dry eyes are one thing, but having dry eyelids can be annoying, embarrassing and sometimes painful. Learn what causes your eyelids to become dry, how to treat the problem and how to prevent it from happening again.

Dry Eyes

Dry Eyes, is a condition many people face. It is caused when the tears produced by the eyes lack the moisture & lubrication that it needs.
More Topics: Dry Eyes Causes | Dry Eye Medications | Dry Eye Treatment | Dry Eye & Aging
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Eye Infections

Eye Infections are eye ailments that are caused by bacterial, viral, or other agents like chemicals.

Eye Twitching

Eye Twitching, or Blepharospasm, is an involuntary eyelid twitching. It is also referred to as an eye spasm or eyelid twitch.
More Topics: Eye Twitching Causes | Eye Twitching Treatment | Coping

Eyelid Cyst

There are many types of eyelid cysts one can contract. Learn about all the different types of cysts that can appear on your eyelids. Also learn what causes them and how to treat them.

Eyelid Infection

The term cellulitis is known to be an infection. Eyelid cellulitis is much more serious, as it can spread easily and possibly cause permanent damage to ones vision or eyesight. Learn more about the types of eyelid cellulitis...

Hyperopia (Farsightedness)

Hyperopia is a refractive error where the eyeball is shorter than normal. This causes the image to focus behind the retina rather that on it.

Low Vision

Low vision is the permanent loss of visual acuity or perception due to eye diseases or eye injuries.

Myopia (Nearsightedness)

Myopia is a refractive error where the eyeball is longer than normal. This causes the image to focus in front of the retina rather that on it.

Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)

Pink eye, or Conjunctivitis, is a common eye ailment that has affected many of us.

Presbyopia

Presbyopia occurs as we age. The lens of the eye is very soft and flexible and can focus on objects easily.

Ptosis or Droopy Eyelid

Droopy Eyelids, or in the medical world Ptosis, is a common condition among all ages. Though many people don't notice a drooping eyelid until they're older, the condition can be hereditary and begin in early stages of childhood. Sometimes referred to as lazy-eye, droopy eye is anything but an eyelid being lazy. In fact, corrective surgery should be done as soon as possible to correct the problem, and before it worsens or leads to other conditions and disorder.

Styes

Styes are bacterial infections that lead to the obstruction of oil producing glands around the eyelashes or eyelids.

[Page updated 12/2010]