Eyes & Vision: Overview
Eyelid Problems (Blepharitis) - Topic Overview
03/15/07, HealthwiseOne of the most common eye problems in older adults is a skin condition called blepharitis. It is often caused by bacteria (usually staphylococcus) or related to a long-term (chronic) skin condition, such as dandruff, skin allergies,
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Contact Lens Care
11/23/07, HealthwiseContact lens wearers have an increased risk for serious eye infections and injury to the cornea. Small objects that get into the eye may become trapped under a lens and scratch the cornea. Pinkeye (conjunctivitis) or other minor eye i
Eye Problems, Noninjury
12/06/07, HealthwiseMany people have minor eye problems, such as eyestrain, irritated eyes, or itchy, scaly eyelids (blepharitis). These problems may be ongoing (chronic) but usually are not serious. Home treatment can relieve the symptoms of many minor eye
Nearsightedness (Myopia) - Topic Overview
07/07/07, HealthwiseNearsightedness (myopia) is a common cause of blurred vision. If you are nearsighted, objects in the distance appear blurry and out of focus. You might squint or frown when trying to see distant objects clearly. View a photo as seen t
Nearsightedness (Myopia) - What Happens
07/07/07, HealthwiseNearsightedness (myopia) usually begins in childhood or the early teens, between the ages of 8 and 14. Most children are born slightly farsighted, but this is corrected by the normal development of the eyeball during childhood. But if the
Color Blindness - Topic Overview
10/31/07, HealthwiseColor blindness results from an absence or malfunction of certain color-sensitive cells in the retina. The retina is the nerve layer at the back of the eye that converts light into nerve signals that are sent to the brain. A person wi
Farsightedness (Hyperopia) - Topic Overview
11/23/07, HealthwisePeople who are farsighted can see clearly objects that are far away, but they have trouble seeing objects up close. If you are farsighted, close objects may be so blurry that you can't do tasks such as reading or sewing.
Glaucoma - Topic Overview
05/23/08, HealthwiseGlaucoma is the name for a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve. The optic nerve, which carries information from the eye to the brain, is in the back of the eye. When the nerve is damaged, you can lose your vision.
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