Common Eye Conditions

A hypermature age-related cortico-nuclear cataract with a brunescent (brown) nucleus.

Having good eye sight and eye health is something that most people take for granted. With good eye sight people can experience all the beauty in the world. Vision along with the other senses, can help people experience everything around them.

However, many people suffer from eye conditions that can limit the vision they have. These range from temporary conditions such as Conjunctivitis to permanent conditions such as Macular Degeneration. There are various treatments for eye conditions ranging from exercises aimed at strengthening the eye to corrective lenses to eye surgery. Here is information on several eye conditions:

Amblyopia

• Information – Kellogg Eye Center definition, symptoms and treatment of Amblyopia (Lazy Eye).
• Patient Care – booklet outlining the care and treatment that a patient should receive for this disorder.
• Amblyopia Information – information on the condition, symptoms and treatment.
• Symptoms – good resource listing symptoms and other information on Amblyopia.
• Diagnosis & Treatment – paper outlining the steps needed to diagnose and treat Amblyopia.

Cataracts

• Cataracts – general definition and information on the eye condition.
• Cataract Information – definition, symptoms and treatment of Cataracts.
• What is a Cataract? – simple definition and treatment recommendation for the eye condition.
• Symptoms – description of symptoms of Cataracts.
• Cataract Treatment – information on how Cataracts are treated.

Conjunctivitis

• Eye Allergies and Conjunctivitis – information on the common eye condition.
• Conjunctivitis – definition, symptoms and other information about Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).
• Pink Eye – information and treatment options on Conjunctivitis.
• Symptoms – description of symptoms that could be Conjunctivitis or other similar conditions.
• Treatment – care of patient with Conjunctivitis booklet.

Detached Retina

• Detached Retina – information, definition, symptoms and treatment options of a Detached Retina.
• Description – description of what happens when a retina is detached.
• FAQ – questions and answers about Detached Retinas.
• Symptoms – description of the symptoms of a Detached Retina along with other information.
• Treatment – fact sheet outlining the treatment of a Detached Retina.

Diabetic Retinopathy

• Diabetic Retinopathy – definition, symptoms and treatment information on the condition which affects Diabetics.
• Diabetic Retinopathy – information and advice on treatment of the Diabetic eye condition.
• Eye Disease – resourceful site outlining the Diabetic condition.
• Symptoms – Bascom Palmer Eye Institute outline of Diabetic Retinopathy and symptoms.
• Treatment – treatment options for Diabetic Retinopathy.

Glaucoma

• Glaucoma – resourceful site outlining the various types of Glaucoma.
• Glaucoma Information – definition, symptoms and treatment options on Glaucoma.
• Glaucoma – information outlining the eye condition.
• Symptoms – listing of the symptoms of Glaucoma.
• Treatment – suggested treatment options for patients with Glaucoma.

Macular Degeneration

• Macular Degeneration – information on age related Macular Degeneration.
• Macular Degeneration – definition, symptoms and treatment options for people with Macular Degeneration.
• Information – resourceful page outlining the various types of Macular Degeneration.
• Symptoms – listing of symptoms pertaining to Macular Degeneration.
• Treatment – article outlining the treatment options available to patients with Macular Degeneration.

Retinitis Pigmentosa

• Retinitis Pigmentosa – definition, symptoms and treatment options for patients suffering from Retinitis Pigmentosa.
• Information – information and overview about Retinitis Pigmentosa.
• Support – resources of groups supporting patients with Retinitis Pigmentosa.
• Symptoms – article helping patients understanding Retinitis Pigmentosa.
• Treatment – available treatment programs for patients with Retinitis Pigmentosa.

Other Eye Conditions

• Eye Conditions – searchable database of common eye conditions.
• Selected Anomalies and Eye Diseases – listing and links to information about common eye conditions.
• Eye Health & Eye Conditions – information on various eye conditions and resources to maintain eye health.
• Eye Diseases – good resource on eye diseases which affect the elderly.
• Common Eye Diseases – information on some of the more common eye diseases.