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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.

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.

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.

Months or even years after cataract surgery, your vision can become cloudy again. A laser treatment called YAG capsulotomy can help.

Find out how a YAG laser uses fast, tiny bursts of energy to improve your vision during a capsulotomy.

YAG capsulotomy is a quick, painless outpatient procedure. Here's what you can expect.

To be comfortable, your eyes need to be lubricated, or bathed, with tears. But if your eyes don't make enough tears, the surface gets irritated. This is known as dry eyes.

Uveitis is a serious eye problem. Left untreated, it can lead to other conditions, such as glaucoma, and even vision loss. Here's what you should know about possible causes and symptoms.

Left untreated, uveitis can lead to vision loss. It's important to seek medical help right away.