Corneal transplants restore sight following an injury or disease that damages the cornea, the clear tissue at the front of the eye.
Double vision, or diplopia, causes people to sees two images instead of one. The condition can be benign or arise from a serious medical condition.
Dry eye (dysfunctional tear syndrome) causes irritation, redness and burning. Excessive tearing from a lack of lubrication can also be a sign of dry eye.
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.
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.
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.
When eyes cross, wander to one side or are higher or lower than their mate, the condition is known as strabismus. This misalignment causes double vision.
Pediatric ophthalmology helps children from newborns to teens optimize their eye health, treating conditions such as strabismus, amblyopia and myopia.
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.
Poorly managed diabetes can cause several diabetic eye diseases—including diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema, cataracts and glaucoma.