Eye Conditions

Corneal abrasions are eye injuries from a foreign object that touches your eye and scratches the cornea. Most scratches clear up in one or two days without treatment, but deeper ones need a weak to heal. These injuries rarely lead to long-term vision issues. What Are Corneal Abrasions? Corneal abrasions are eye injuries that occur […]

Uveitis is a serious eye condition characterized by inflammation of the uvea, the middle layer of tissue in your eye. There are four types of uveitis, distinguished by the part of the uvea they affect. Symptoms include eye pain, redness and loss of vision. Left untreated, uveitis can lead to serious complications, including glaucoma, retinal […]

Having dilated pupils, or larger-than-normal pupils, can signal a serious head or eye injury. Or it can be a sign of an impending romantic or sexual encounter. The causes of eye dilation also include medicated eye drops from the eye doctor prior to an eye exam, non-eye-related prescription medications and recreational drug use. Most cases […]

Vuity is a new eye drop medication used to treat presbyopia, an age-related, blurry near-vision disorder. In October 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Vuity for use in treating presbyopia in adults. Approval came after a series of successful clinical trials in which Vuity showed it could provide clear, up-close vision support for […]

Xanthelasma are soft, yellowish patches that form on or near the eyelids. The lesions often form in people who have high cholesterol or high lipid (fat) levels in the blood. They are the most common subtype of xanthoma, which are cholesterol deposits that can present in any part of the body. Researchers do not know […]

Typical treatment for black eyes starts with ice or cold compresses, followed later by hot compresses, and medication that will stem pain and reduce swelling. Black eyes are the result of blunt force or trauma around the eye socket, including to the nose. The blackness is bruising or an accumulation of blood around the socket, […]

Visible veins and blood vessels can develop underneath the eyes and in the eyes. Causes include extreme dryness, foreign debris or bleeding.  Aging is a primary factor for prominent veins around the lower eyelids. You’re also more likely to experience visible blood vessels if you have a fair skin tone. You can delay the appearance […]

Periorbital cellulitis is an infection of eyelid tissues and of skin around the eye. Although people of all ages can get this condition, it is more common in children than adults.  Symptoms usually occur to one eye only, and the most common symptom is inflammation of the eyelid or surrounding skin as well as changing […]

An internal hordeolum is an infection in a gland inside or under the eyelid. You usually notice it because it feels like an irritant in your eye, such as an eyelash or a piece of dirt. They are caused by bacterial infections. Healing time usually takes about two weeks, and the infection typically drains on […]

Pigmentary glaucoma development is associated with pigment dispersion syndrome. A chief characteristic of this kind of glaucoma includes the flaking off of pigment from the iris and resulting blockage of the eye’s drainage angle. The condition is more prevalent in men than women and is usually diagnosed in the third or fourth decade of life. […]

Cystoid Macular Edema is a painless eye disorder that affects the central part of the back surface of the eye, macula, causing it to swell with fluid. This fluid combines in the macula in the form of cyst-like formations (cystoid) resulting in swelling or edema. The macula is responsible for the majority of the central field of […]

Macular degeneration is a painless eye disorder that results from the deterioration of the central part of the back surface of the eye, called the macula. The risk of developing macular degeneration increases significantly with age, which is why it is also commonly known as Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD or ARMD). There is no definitive […]