The following is a list of common eye conditions. For information about cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy please see Eye Diseases.
Eye Conditions
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Commonly called "lazy eye", amblyopia can be treated successfully if detected early enough in childhood.
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Glaucoma is a leading cause of preventable vision loss and blindness in adults in the United States and Canada and the second leading cause of blindness in the World.
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Often mistakenly called “stigmatism,” this common vision problem can be corrected with eyeglasses, contact lenses or refractive surgery.
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Dry eye syndrome is a common condition, especially in women over age 40. Many treatment options are available.
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Are you bothered by red, itchy eyes? You may have allergies.
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“Floaters” are usually normal and harmless. But if you notice a sudden increase in floaters or floaters accompanied by flashes of light, see your eye doctor immediately.
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Also called farsightedness, hyperopia is a common vision problem that can cause headaches, eyestrain and trouble reading.