Macy Eye Center

"Glaucoma and cataracts are both eye disorders that can cause vision loss and affect the health of your eye. Although they have some similar symptoms and share some risk factors, they have different causes, treatments, and outcomes."

"A lazy eye is when the vision of one of your eyes doesn’t develop the way it should. Doctors also call this amblyopia."

"Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a progressive disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy nerve cells. In doing so, it damages the protective coating of these cells, which is called the myelin sheath. Damage to these cells can cause permanent scarring in the brain, leading to a range of symptoms."

"Retinal imaging takes a digital picture of the back of your eye. It shows the retina (where light and images hit), the optic disk (a spot on the retina that holds the optic nerve, which sends information to the brain), and blood vessels."

"Dry eye and blurry vision are two uncomfortable symptoms that can sometimes go hand in hand. Chronic dry eye itself is a common eye condition that affects over 5 million Americans every year."

"The National Eye Institute (NEI) recommends taking an additional Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) supplemental vitamin to prevent or slow vision loss from wet AMD, even if you're already taking a multivitamin. Talk to your eye doctor or pharmacist about possible interactions between supplements and your medications."

"Routine vision screening is important because many abnormalities are treatable if discovered early but, if left untreated, can lead to vision loss and blindness."

"Swelling around the eyes is caused by an excessive accumulation of fluids (edema) in the surrounding skin tissue. Because the skin around the eyes is very thin, swelling and discoloration can be quite prominent."

"Dry eye syndrome, also called keratitis sicca, keratoconjunctivitis sicca, or xerophthalmia is a recurrent or persistent sensation of dryness of the eyes. The condition is uncomfortable and it can interfere with your quality of life."

"Eye infections occur when harmful microorganisms bacteria, fungi and viruses invade any part of the eyeball or surrounding area. This includes the clear front surface of the eye (cornea) and the thin, moist membrane lining the outer eye and inner eyelids (conjunctiva)."

"Nausea, swollen feet, weight gain, backachesthese are some of the irritating but expected pregnancy-related discomforts.1 What you might not be prepared for is how pregnancy may affect your vision. Though not as well known as other pregnancy symptoms, many pregnant women develop changes in vision and other eye-related side effects while expecting."

"Burning eyes can have several possible causes, ranging from the simple to the complex, and the burning sensation can occur with or without other symptoms such as itching, eye pain, watery eyes or discharge."

"For an older child who really doesn't want to wear glasses, contact lenses are a good option. However, kids typically have to wait until they are teenagers to get contact lenses. Younger children usually aren't thought to be responsible enough to put them in, take them out, clean, and disinfect their lenses without their parents' help."

"It’s a loss of sight that can’t be corrected with prescription eyeglasses, contact lenses, or surgery."

"Head trauma and concussions can have major effects on the visual system even when medical imaging shows normal results. The group of symptoms that cause blurred vision, eye coordination issues and dizziness after a concussion is collectively called post-trauma vision syndrome.

"Macular degeneration also called age-related macular degeneration (AMD or ARMD) is a vision change that can gradually create blurry vision over time."

"The term "color blindness" confuses many people. The topic of color blindness is fascinating because of its complexity. Many people believe that anyone labeled as "color blind" is only able to see the colors of black and white. However, it is extremely rare to be totally color blind."

"Almost everyone experiences itchy eyes from time to time. There are many causes of itchy eyes, and the problem often is accompanied by itchy eyelids especially at the base of the eyelashes and red eyes or swollen eyelids."

"If you have low contrast sensitivity, you may have problems with night driving, including difficulty seeing pedestrians walking alongside poorly lit streets. Or you might notice that your eyes tire more easily while reading or watching television."

"It’s what allows you to see objects all around you without turning your head or moving your eyes. It helps you to sense motion and walk without crashing into things. It’s what you use to see something "out of the corner of your eye."

"Of the many physical characteristics expectant parents muse about, the color of their baby's eyes is arguably one of the most common. But although eye color is determined by genetics, it takes a year for a child's permanent eye color to develop."

"Sometimes called "rheum," eye discharge has a protective function, removing waste products and potentially harmful debris from the tear film and the front surface of your eyes."

"Do you often find yourself blinking, squinting, or rubbing your eyes to gain a clearer view? If you have blurry vision, you might chalk it up to age or needing new glasses. But it can be a sign of other health problems, too."