Eye Diseases & Conditions
A patient education library of common
eye problems
Eye Diseases & Conditions
A patient education library of common eye problems
Macular degeneration research
From new drug therapies to micro-telescopic implants, macular degeneration research abounds Age Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD) leads to vision loss and, in some cases, significant central . . .
Choroidal neovascular membrane (CNVM)
Choroidal neovascular membrane (CNVM), often seen in wet macular degeneration, involves the development of new, abnormal, leaking blood vessels in the retina. CNVM is . . .
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Macular degeneration research
From new drug therapies to micro-telescopic implants, macular degeneration research abounds Age Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD) leads to vision loss and, in some cases, significant central . . .
Choroidal neovascular membrane (CNVM)
Choroidal neovascular membrane (CNVM), often seen in wet macular degeneration, involves the development of new, abnormal, leaking blood vessels in the retina. CNVM is . . .
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Vitreomacular Traction Syndrome
What is Vitreomacular Traction Syndrome? Vitreomacular traction (VMT) syndrome is an eye condition involving the vitreous, . . .
Lattice degeneration
Lattice degeneration is a retina condition in which the retinal tissue is abnormally thin and the . . .
What is macular pucker or epiretinal membrane?
What is macular pucker? A guide to its causes, treatments and surgery options Other Names . . .
Macular hole
An illustrated guide to macular hole, causes, treatments and surgery descriptions Also see "Human Eye" animation . . .
CSR – Central serous retinopathy
Central serous retinopathy (CSR) is an eye disorder that is found most commonly in young men, . . .
Floaters in the eye. What are they?
Floaters are little cobwebs shapes or specks that float around in your field of vision. Eye . . .
Vitreous detachment
What is a vitreous detachment? Most of the eye's interior is filled with vitreous, a gel-like . . .
Macular degeneration options
Macular degeneration treatments and procedures Although there is no cure, there are some macular degeneration . . .
Retinal detachment
Retinal Detachment - causes, treatments, news and surgical procedures What is retinal detachment? The retina is . . .
Drusen in macular degeneration
Drusen are yellow deposits under the retina. They are made up of fatty proteins called "lipids". They . . .
Blepharitis
What is blepharitis? Blepharitis, also known as granulated eyelids, is a common condition that causes inflammation . . .
Macular degeneration and nutrition information
Macular degeneration nutrition information Eye Nutrition Several studies have indicated a strong link between the . . .
CME – What is cystoid macular edema
What is CME? When multiple cyst-like spaces form within the macula and result in swelling of . . .
Cataract guide – what you should know
A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye that affects vision. Most cataracts . . .
Endophthalmitis information
Endophthalmitis is a very serious condition involving inflammation (swelling) of the internal parts of the eye. . . .
Subconjunctival hemorrhage
Subconjunctival hemorrhage in the eye A subconjunctival hemorrhage occurs when a small blood vessel breaks and . . .
Eye disease in the United States
Eye disease, blindness, low vision and vision impairment in the United States are on the rise . . .
All about glaucoma
Glaucoma is a group of diseases that can damage the eye, resulting in vision loss. . . .
Vitreous Hemorrhage
A patient's complete, illustrated guide to vitreous hemorrhage The vitreous is normally a clear, jelly-like fluid . . .
Retinal Vein Occlusion
A patient's guide to retinal vein occlusion - causes and available treatments What is retinal vein . . .
Retinal artery occlusion
What is the retina? The retina, the light sensitive tissue that lines the back of . . .
Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum (PXE)
Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum (PXE) is a systemic disease that can affect the eye. PXE is not an . . .
Ocular histoplasmosis
A patient's guide to ocular histoplasmosis What is histoplasmosis? Histoplasmosis is a disease caused when airborne . . .
Macular Degeneration AMD – Tampa Bay and Clearwater AMD resources
Macular degeneration, AMD, Tampa Bay, Clearwater links and resources Macular Degeneration - the disease Read all . . .
