Category: Common Eye Conditions
Chalazion
A chalazion is the medical term for a slowly developing lump on the eyelid that occurs due to an oil gland blockage. At first, the ...
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Stye
A stye, sometimes spelled as “sty,” is a red, painful bump near the edge of the eyelid. It may look like a pimple or abscess, ...
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Astigmatism
Many correctable vision problems are caused by abnormal eye anatomy. Very few people have perfectly shaped eyes that facilitate ideal vision. Rather, most people have ...
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Bell’s Palsy
If you suffer from Bell’s palsy, a paralysis of one side of the face caused by nerve inflammation, you may lose control over your eyelids. ...
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Blepharitis
Stinging, irritated eyes, and blurred vision may indicate nothing more than a case of blepharitis — an unpleasant but, in most cases, relatively harmless condition. ...
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Detached Retina
Seeing a spot or a flash of light in your field of vision is more than an inconvenience. It could be the first signs of ...
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Ocular Rosacea
Ocular rosacea, an inflammation of the eye and/or eyelid, occurs in conjunction with rosacea of the skin. A chronic inflammatory condition, rosacea primarily affects the ...
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Corneal Ulcer
The cornea is present as a clear tissue that is located at the front of the eye. A corneal ulcer occurs when there is a ...
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Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, is a common eye problem that can afflict children and adults alike. It is highly contagious and spreads quickly ...
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Acanthamoeba Keratitis
Acanthamoeba keratitis is a relatively rare type of eye infection, but it can become quite serious. If left untreated, Acanthamoeba eventually leads to vision loss, ...
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