Poorly managed diabetes can cause several diabetic eye diseases—including diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema, cataracts and glaucoma. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Macular degeneration is a condition that causes damage to the retina and leads to blurred vision. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Retinal detachment occurs when the thin layer of tissue at the back of the eye (the retina) pulls away, causing blurry vision. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Glaucoma refers to a group of diseases that cause optic nerve changes and can result in vision loss. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Uveitis is a potentially serious condition that produces inflammation inside the eye and can destroy essential eye tissues and lead to blindness.
Eye examinations are important for detecting conditions early in childhood.
A cataract is a clouding of the eye lens, which is normally clear. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
A condition in which the pressure in the eye is higher than it should be.
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease in which the body is unable to properly make use of insulin, leading to high blood glucose levels.
A condition in which the conjunctiva, the thin lining of the eyelids and whites of the eyes, becomes inflamed.