Eye Conditions & Diseases: What You Need to Know About the Most Common Vision Issues

If you find yourself getting more than the usual number of eyeglass prescriptions or your eyes are occasionally light sensitive, then it’s time to have a conversation with your vision specialist because there is an outside chance you have a very unusual but fixable problem. Keratoconus is a progressive condition that hinders vision by thinning […]

Refractive errors are disorders that affect the way your eyes bend light. They cause certain objects to appear blurry. These disorders are very common and are caused by abnormalities in the shape of the eye. You can either be born with refractive errors or develop them later in life. An eye doctor can diagnose a […]

Ptosis is an abnormal but painless eye condition in which the upper eyelid droops, potentially obstructing your vision. It is also known as blepharoptosis.  It’s caused when the muscles that hold the upper eyelids (levator palpebrae) cannot contract, causing droopiness. In most cases, ptosis disorders are harmless and you will hardly notice it when affected.  […]

Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, a transparent membrane that forms a lining in the eyelid and covers the white part of the eyeball. Inflammation causes the affected eye to appear reddish or pink.  Viral conjunctivitis is the most common cause of conjunctivitis, an inflammation in the membrane that […]

Hooded eyes are technically defined as eyes partially covered by too-large eyelids. You can develop hooded eyes early, but they often become prominent later in life due to age-related skin changes.  Those with eye hooding can also have other disorders, such as ptosis, which worsen symptoms, necessitating medical intervention. In severe cases, the extra skin […]

Eyelid swelling is a common issue that occurs primarily on waking up. In most instances, it is nothing more than an uncomfortable annoyance that will disappear in 24-48 hours. However, if the swelling persists, you need to see a doctor to rule out any possible serious illness. What Is a Swollen Eyelid? Eyelid swelling refers […]

If you have ever thought you had a stye on your eyelid, but weren’t quite sure, it might be because you had an unwanted relative of that annoying little bump called a chalazion. A chalazion occurs when something blocks one of the glands in the eyelids responsible for secreting the oily substance that the body […]

One thing you probably never think about is blinking, even though it is a voluntary action. So, it can be a bit unsettling when your eye really takes control and starts twitching and there seems to be little you can do about it. The more you know about eye twitching the better you can deal […]

Glaucoma describes a group of diseases that damage your eye’s optic nerve, and they are the leading causes of vision loss. People with glaucoma often do not notice their initial symptoms, which makes it difficult to catch the conditions in an early stage. Glaucoma does not have a cure, but you can protect yourself from […]

Dry eye syndrome, or dry eye disease, is an all-too-common condition in which your eyes do not produce sufficient tears to stay wet, or your tears evaporate too fast. Tears are a natural lubricant for eyes, and a lack of them leads to consistent redness, burning, itching and irritation. It can also lead to watery […]