Fact Sheets

Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration is a condition that causes damage to the retina and leads to blurred vision. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Retinal Detachment
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.
Orbital Tumors
Orbital tumors are abnormal growths of tissue within the orbit (the eye socket). The tumors, which can be noncancerous or cancerous, may begin from any of the tissues within the orbit, including nerves, blood vessels, connective tissues, and bones.
Type 2 Diabetes: Symptoms and Treatments
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.
Diabetes: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
Diabetes is a condition in which the body either does not produce insulin or does not use it properly. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Eye Care for Kids
Eye examinations are important for detecting conditions early in childhood.
Hemoglobin A1C Test
A hemoglobin A1C test is a blood test that measures a person's average blood glucose level over the previous three months.
Type 1 Diabetes: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
Type 1 diabetes is a chronic disease in which the body makes little to no insulin, resulting in high blood glucose levels.