VISION CONDITIONS

In this section, we provide answers to questions about a variety of common vision conditions. Whether you're interested in learning more about near sightedness, how the eye works, or what causes the need for bifocals, your questions are addressed here. For information about the conditions listed, click on the links in the following menu:

• Myopia
  Nearsightedness, or myopia , as it is medically termed, is a vision condition in which near objects are seen clearly, but distant objects do not come into proper focus.
• Hyperopia
  Farsightedness, or hyperopia , as it is medically termed, is a vision condition in which distant objects are usually seen clearly, but close ones do not come into proper focus.
• Astigmatism
  Astigmatism is a vision condition that occurs when the front surface of your eye, the cornea, is slightly irregular in shape.
• Presbyopia
  Presbyopia is a vision condition in which the crystalline lens of your eye loses its flexibility, which makes it difficult for you to focus on close objects.
• 20/20 Vision
  20/20 vision is a term used to express normal visual acuity (the clarity or sharpness of vision) measured at a distance of 20 feet.
• Spots and Floaters
  Spots (often called Floaters) are small, semi-transparent or cloudy specks or particles within the vitreous, the clear, jelly-like fluid that fills the inside of your eyes.
• Crossed Eyes
  Crossed-eyes (strabismus) occurs when one or both of your eyes turns in, out, up or down.
• Lazy Eye
  Lazy eye, or amblyopia , is the loss or lack of development of central vision in one eye that is unrelated to any eye health problem and is not correctable with lenses.
• Eye Coordination Problems
  Eye coordination is the ability of both eyes to work together as a team.
• Color Deficiency
  Red-green deficiency is by far the most common form and it results in the inability to distinguish certain shades of red and green.

 
EYE DISEASES

In this section, we provide several documents that address frequently asked about eye diseases. These papers introduce you to very general information. American Optometric Association emphasizes that it is important to have your eyes examined regularly by your doctor of optometry. Click on the links below to examine these eye diseases:

• Cataract
  A cataract is a clouding of all or part of the normally clear lens within your eye, which results in blurred or distorted vision.
• Glaucoma
  Glaucoma can steal your vision gradually and without your noticing.
• Diabetic Retinopathy
  Diabetic Retinopathy.
• Macular Degeneration
  Age related macular degeneration or ARMD is the most common cause of irreversible vision loss for people over the age of 60.
• Conjunctivitis
  Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, the thin, transparent layer that lines the inner eyelid and covers the white part of the eye.
• Dry Eyes
  Facts About Dry Eyes...
• Ocular Hypertension
  Ocular hypertension is an increase in the pressure in your eyes that is above the range considered normal with no detectable changes in vision or damage to the structure of your eyes.
• Anterior Uveitis
  Anterior Uveitis is an inflammation of the middle layer of the eye, which includes the iris (colored part of the eye) and adjacent tissue, known as the ciliary body.
• Retinitis Pigmentosa
  Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a group of inherited diseases that damage the light-sensitive rods and cones located in the retina, the back part of our eyes.
• Blepharitis
  Blepharitis is a chronic or long term inflammation of the eyelids and eyelashes.
• Keratoconus
  Keratoconus is a vision disorder that occurs when the normally round cornea (the front part of the eye) becomes thin and irregular (cone) shaped.