Fact Sheets

condition, procedure, treatment
Eye (Ocular) Cancer
Eye cancer is rare, but it usually develops without any warning signs, so it's important to have a doctor check for it during a dilated eye exam every year.
condition
Corneal Abrasion
A corneal abrasion is trauma to the cornea, an area of the eye that's vulnerable to being scratched or poked. Proper treatment prevents vision loss.
condition
Eye Care for Kids
Pediatric ophthalmology helps children from newborns to teens optimize their eye health, treating conditions such as strabismus, amblyopia and myopia.
condition, procedure
Corneal Transplant
Corneal transplants restore sight following an injury or disease that damages the cornea, the clear tissue at the front of the eye.
condition
Keratoconus
Keratoconus is a progressive degeneration of the cornea. As the cornea becomes thinner and changes to a cone-like shape, vision becomes blurry.
condition
Diabetic Eye Disease
Poorly managed diabetes can cause several diabetic eye diseases—including diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema, cataracts and glaucoma.
procedure, treatment
Cosmetic Eye Surgery
Cosmetic eye surgeries can improve the appearance of the area around the eyes, which is affected by the aging process.
condition
Uveitis
Uveitis is a potentially serious condition that produces inflammation inside the eye and can destroy essential eye tissues and lead to blindness.
condition
Cataracts
A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye. More than half of all Americans develop cataracts by the time they're 80.
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Glaucoma
Glaucoma refers to a group of diseases that can result in vision loss or even blindness. If the condition is treated early, the damage may be limited.