Common Eye Problems in Children
Your child is nearsighted if far away objects look blurry. Your child is farsighted if close-up objects look blurry. Other common eye problems: wandering eye, injuries, and infections.
Your child is nearsighted if far away objects look blurry. Your child is farsighted if close-up objects look blurry. Other common eye problems: wandering eye, injuries, and infections.
YAG capsulotomy is a quick, painless outpatient procedure. Here's what you can expect.
Find out how a YAG laser uses fast, tiny bursts of energy to improve your vision during a capsulotomy.
Months or even years after cataract surgery, your vision can become cloudy again. A laser treatment called YAG capsulotomy can help.
Depending on your retinal damage, your eye care provider may use 1 or more procedures to treat the problem. Some treatments can be done in your eye care provider's office. Others need surgery in a hospital or surgery center.
The retina is the inside lining of the eye. It turns light into nerve signals. These signals are then sent to the brain where they become the images you see. The retina may be torn or detached due to aging, an eye injury, or other problems. Tears and detachments are painless.
If you have vision loss from macular degeneration, you can continue many of the activities you do now. Vision aids can help you with tasks that need detailed vision. Keep checking your vision and call your eye healthcare provider if you notice any changes.
AMD is the leading cause of vision loss in adults over age 50. Learn about the 2 types of AMD and how to spot the symptoms.
Treatment may help slow the progress of diabetic retinopathy. Your treatment plan depends on your condition. You may need frequent exams to watch for changes. You may also need laser treatment and other procedures. Here's what you need to know.
Diabetic retinopathy is a disease that can lead to blurry, distorted vision or even blindness. It happens when diabetes harms blood vessels on the retina at the back of the eye.