Eye Conditions

Commonly called “lazy eye,” amblyopia can be treated successfully if detected early enough in childhood.

Often mistakenly called “stigmatism,” this common vision problem can be corrected with eyeglasses, contact lenses or refractive surgery.

Are you bothered by red, itchy eyes? You may have allergies.

“Floaters” are usually normal and harmless. But if you notice a sudden increase in floaters or floaters accompanied by flashes of light, see your eye doctor immediately.

Also called farsightedness, hyperopia is a common vision problem that can cause headaches, eyestrain and trouble reading.

This eye disease causes the cornea to grow thinner and bulge forward in an irregular cone-shape. Treatment options range from gas permeable contact lenses to a cornea transplant.

Also called nearsightedness, myopia is a very common vision problem, affecting up to one-third of the U.S. population.

If you have light sensitive eyes, you might be experiencing photophobia.

This acute and contagious form of conjunctivitis is particularly common among preschoolers and school-age children.

A detached retina is a medical emergency. Learn the warning signs of a retinal detachment and what you can do to avoid permanent vision loss.