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Conditions & Procedures
  • Astigmatism

    Astigmatism is a very common vision condition. An abnormally shaped cornea or lens causes it. 


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  • Blepharitis - Eyelid Infection

    Blepharitis is a common eye infection that causes inflammation along the inner or outer side of the eyelashes. 


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  • Cataract Surgery - Retained Lens Material

    In some cases, a cataract cannot be removed completely with surgery and some of the lens material remains in the eye.  


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  • Cataracts

    Cataracts, a common condition in older adults, causes a cloudy area to form in the lens of the eye.


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  • Central Serous Retinopathy

    Central serous retinopathy (CSR), also known as central serous choroidopathy (CSC), is usually a temporary inner eye condition.


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  • Chalazia

    A chalazion is an inflammation of the eyelid.


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  • Conjunctivitis

    Conjunctivitis is an inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva, a thin film that overs the inside of your eyelids.


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  • Corneal Abrasion or Injury

    Corneal abrasions and injuries are common.


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  • Diabetic Retinopathy

    Diabetic retinopathy is damage to the blood vessels in the retina that is caused by diabetes.


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  • Double Vision - Diplopia

    Double vision, termed diplopia, causes a person to actually see two images of a single object or item.


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  • Dry Eye

    Dry eyes occur when your eyes do not produce enough tears to keep them moist. 


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  • Endophthalmitis

    Endophthalmitis is a serious inner eye infection.


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  • Eye Allergies

    Eye allergies are usually more annoying than they are dangerous.


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  • Eye Injury

    The eye can be injured quite easily. Trauma may result from cuts, scratches, penetration, debris, light, chemicals, and blunt forces.


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  • Eye Tumors

    Tumors inside of the eye, referred to as intraocular tumors, are composed of cells that grow abnormally and create a mass.


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  • Eye Ultrasound

    Ultrasound, also referred to as echography, uses high frequency sound waves to produce images of the internal eye structures.


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  • Eyelid Lift - Blepharoplasty

    An eyelid lift, also called blepharoplasty, is a cosmetic surgery procedure that improves the appearance of the upper and/or lower eyelids.


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  • Farsightedness - Hyperopia

    Farsightedness, medically termed hyperopia, is a type of refraction error. 


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  • Flashes or Floaters

    Most people experience flashes of light and floaters or specks in the field of vision from time to time.


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  • Fluorescein Angiography

    Fluorescein angiography is an eye test that is used to detect blood circulation problems in the retina and choroid.


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  • Fundus Photography

    Fundus photography is a specialized medical imaging test used to take pictures of the structures located at the back of the eye.


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  • Glaucoma

    Glaucoma is an eye disorder that occurs from damage to the optic nerve.


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  • Heidelberg Retinal Tomograph

    Heidelberg Retinal Tomograph (HRT) is a state-of-the-art imaging method used to evaluate the optic nerve for subtle changes related to glaucoma. 


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  • Indocyanine Green (ICG) Angiography

    Indocyanine green (ICG) angiography is an eye test that is used to detect blood circulation problems in the choroid.


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  • Keratoconus

    Keratoconus is an eye condition that typically first develops during the teenage years. 


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  • LASIK- Laser Eye Surgery

    LASIK (Laser-assisted in situ Keratomileusis) is a type of laser eye surgery. 


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  • Macular Degeneration

    Macular degeneration, also referred to as age-related macular degeneration or senile macular degeneration is a common eye disease.


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  • Nearsightedness - Myopia

    Nearsightedness, medically termed myopia, is a type of refractive error. 


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  • Ocular Toxoplasmosis

    Ocular toxoplasmosis is a type of inner eye infection.  It is a leading cause of retinochoroiditis in the United States.


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  • Optical Coherence Tomography

    Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is a new type of imaging technology.


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  • Pediatric Eye Conditions

    There are a variety of vision problems that may affect infants and children.


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  • Premature Infant Retinal Disorder

    Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP), also called retrolental fribroplasia, is abnormal blood vessel development that may occur in some premature babies.


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  • Presbyopia

    Presbyopia is a progressive reduction in close range focusing power.


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  • Retinal Tear and Detachment

    Retina tears and detachment occur when the retina separates from its blood supply.


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  • Retinal Vascular Diseases

    Retinal vascular diseases are conditions that can block or restrict the blood flow throughout the eye structures.


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  • The Eyes: How They Work

    Your visual system consists of your eyes, nerve pathways, and your brain.


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  • Uveitis

    Uveitis is one of the leading causes of blindness.  Uveitis is an inflammation of the uvea, the middle layer of the eye. 


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  • Visual Acuity: What is 20/20 Vision?

    Visual acuity refers to the smallest detail that you are able to see. 


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This information is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be used in place of an individual consultation or examination or replace the advice of your health care professional and should not be relied upon to determine diagnosis or course of treatment.

The iHealthSpot patient education library was written collaboratively by the iHealthSpot editorial team which includes Senior Medical Authors Dr. Mary Car-Blanchard, OTD/OTR/L and Valerie K. Clark, and the following editorial advisors: Steve Meadows, MD, Ernie F. Soto, DDS, Ronald J. Glatzer, MD, Jonathan Rosenberg, MD, Christopher M. Nolte, MD, David Applebaum, MD, Jonathan M. Tarrash, MD, and Paula Soto, RN/BSN. This content complies with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information. The library commenced development on September 1, 2005 with the latest update/addition on April 13th, 2016. For information on iHealthSpot’s other services including medical website design, visit www.iHealthSpot.com.
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