Medical Conditions

Refractive Errors

Cataracts

Glaucoma

Red Eyes

Dry Eyes

Macular Degeneration

Diabetic Retinopathy

Computer Vision Syndrome

Eye & Ear Doctors are experts in medical diagnosis and treatment of all diseases and conditions of the eye.

The following resources provide detailed information on some of the more common eye conditions:

Refractive Errors :

Refractive errors include myopia, hyperopia, presbyopia, and astigmatism, eye conditions that are very common. Most people have one or more of them.
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Cataracts:

A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye that affects vision. Most cataracts are related to aging.
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Glaucoma:

Glaucoma is an eye disease in which the normal fluid pressure inside the eyes slowly rises, leading to vision loss--or even blindness.
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Red Eyes:

A group of diseases that cause swelling, itching, burning, and redness of the protective membrane that lines the eyelids.
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Dry Eyes:

A condition where the eye produces fewer or less quality tears and is unable to keep its surface lubricated and comfortable.
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Macular Degeneration:

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a disease that blurs the sharp, central vision you need for "straight-ahead" activities such as reading, sewing, and driving.
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Diabetic Retinopathy:

Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes and a leading cause of blindness.
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Computer Vision Syndrome:

As people spend more time each day working on computers, eye-care professionals are seeing an increasing number of patients with a group of symptoms that are now collectively referred to as computer vision syndrome.
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