Eye Conditions

Astigmatism

An eye refractive error that can make your eyes tired, give you headaches, and make it hard to see. If you have astigmatism, you might not be able to see things up close or far away without some kind of blur.

Dry Eyes

Dry eye is when the surface of the eye doesn't have enough lubrication and wetness for a long time. It can cause minor irritation or make it impossible to wear contact lenses. It can also make you more likely to get corneal inflammation and other eye diseases.

Styes

A stye is an infected oil gland that looks like a pimple at the base of the eyelid or inside the eyelid. Styes can be painful and cause swelling, heat, pain, discomfort, and sometimes watering of the eyes. If the stye is big and changes the shape of the front of the eye, it can make it hard to see.

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve because the pressure inside the eye rises. This eye condition is more common in older adults and it’s often only identified through an eye exam.

Corneal Scarring

A corneal scar can block or distort light as it comes into the eye, which can make it hard to see. Most corneal scars are caused by an infection, accident, or disease, but there is a small chance of getting one from an eyelash lift or laser eye surgery.

Retinal Detachment

A detached retina, or retinal detachment, is a major problem with the eye. The layer of tissue in the back of the eye called the retina pulls away from the muscles that hold it up. A separated retina needs to be taken care of right away.

Macular Degeneration

Macular Degeneration is an eye disease that affects the macula, the part of the eye that helps you see small details and has sharp central vision. You can experience either dry macular degeneration or wet macular degeneration, which may present with different symptoms.

Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis (GPC)

GPC makes the lining of the membrane inside your eyes swell, turn red, and feel itchy. GPC is most likely to happen to people who wear contact lenses.

Keratoconus

This eye disease causes your cornea to get thinner and stick out in a cone-shaped way. This can cause blurred vision, sensitivity to light, and other symptoms in both eyes.

Presbyopia

Presbyopia is when your eyes slowly lose the ability to focus on things close up. This happens gradually as you get older and usually becomes more prominent in your mid-40s.

Pink Eye

The infection is a sudden inflammation that makes the clear mucous membrane that lines the eyelid and the surface of the eye red and swollen. Pink eye can be caused by a virus, bacteria, allergies to pollen, chlorine in swimming pools, or ingredients in cosmetics or other products that come in touch with the eyes.