Eye Health and Research

Cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration are all common causes of vision loss in older adults.

Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness worldwide, affecting over 20 million people.

LASIK, PRK, and LASEK are all surgical procedures used to correct nearsightedness (myopia).

Cataracts is the term for the condition in which the lens of the eye becomes cloudy.

Blurred vision, eye pain, and headaches are all common symptoms of glaucoma.

The retina is the part of the eye that is responsible for detecting light and sending signals to the brain.

Bacteria, viruses, and fungi are all common causes of eye infections.

Presbyopia is the term for the condition in which the eye is unable to focus on objects that are close up.

Artificial tears, punctal plugs, and steroid eye drops are all common treatments for dry eye syndrome.

Phacoemulsification, extracapsular cataract extraction, and intracapsular cataract extraction are all surgical procedures used to remove cataracts.

Retinoblastoma, choroidal melanoma, and ocular lymphoma are all common types of eye cancer.

Farsightedness (Hyperopia) is the term for the condition in which the eye is unable to focus on objects that are far away.

Autoimmune diseases, infections, and trauma are all common causes of uveitis.

LASIK, PRK, and LASEK are all surgical procedures used to correct astigmatism.

Redness, itching, and tearing are all common symptoms of conjunctivitis.