Eyes & Vision: Overview

Amblyopia - Topic Overview

Normal vision develops with regular, equal use of the eyes. Amblyopia, commonly called "lazy eye," usually occurs when one eye is not used enough for the visual system in the brain to develop properly. The brain ignores the images from th

Strabismus - Topic Overview

Strabismus (say "struh-BIZ-mus") is a vision problem in which both eyes do not look at the same point at the same time. Strabismus most often begins in early childhood. It is sometimes called crossed-eyes, walleye, or squint.

Drooping Eyelids

As we get older, the lower eyelids sometimes start to droop away from the eyeball. Drooping is the result of reduced muscle tone in the muscles that control the eyelids.

Diabetic Retinopathy - Topic Overview

Retinopathy is a disease of the retina. The retina is the nerve layer that lines the back of your eye. It is the part of your eye that “takes pictures” and sends the images to your brain. Many people with diabetes get retinopathy. Thi

Congenital Fibrosis of the Extraocular Muscles

Farsightedness (Hyperopia) - Treatment Overview

Most people with farsightedness (hyperopia) don't require treatment. Farsightedness is not a disease, and a farsighted eye is otherwise normal and healthy. Glasses or contacts can improve vision if needed.

Oculocerebral Syndrome with Hypopigmentation