Eye Diseases

Some eye problems are minor and fleeting. But some lead to a permanent loss of vision. Common eye problems include

• Cataracts - clouded lenses
• Glaucoma - damage to the optic nerve from too much pressure in the eye
• Retinal disorders - problems with the nerve layer at the back of the eye
• Conjunctivitis - an infection also known as pink eye

Your best defense is to have regular checkups, because eye diseases do not always have symptoms. Early detection and treatment could prevent vision loss. See an eye care professional right away if you have a sudden change in vision or everything looks dim or if you see flashes of light. Other symptoms that need quick attention are pain, double vision, fluid coming from the eye and inflammation.

National Eye Institute

List Of Eye Diseases on Wikipedia

This is a partial '''list of eye diseases'''. *Achromatopsia *Age-related macular degeneration *Amblyopia *Anisometropia *Arc eye *Astigmatism *Blepharitis *Blindness *Cataracts *Color blindness *Conjunctivitis *Corrective lenses *Floater *Glaucoma *Hypermetropia *Myopia *Nyctalopia *Presbyopia *Retinopathy *Snow blindness *Strabismus *Uveitis

See also

External Resources

JirehDesign.com - Medically accurate eye illustrations of eye anatomy, eye conditions, diseases and common eye surgical procedures.

Doggles - Offers UV protection for dogs which is helpful and useful for pannus and other eye diseases that need UV protection.

Allergan Incorporated - Develops, manufactures and markets broad range of prescription and non-prescription products designed to treat diseases and disorders of the eyes. Includes corporate, professional, and consumer information. (NYSE: AGN)

IRIDEX Corporation - Produces semiconductor-based laser systems used to treat eye diseases and skin lesions. (Nasdaq: IRIX).

Retinoblastoma International - Information about the disease aimed at parents and professionals. Lobbies for early eye exams in newborns.

Sena's Eyes - Dedicated to retinoblastoma awareness and early detection of treatable eye diseases.

Graves' Eye Disease - This personal account features photographs taken before, during, and after surgery.

Graves' Eye Disease - The Angeles Vision Clinic presents descriptions and photos that show how excessive levels of thyroid hormones and related antibodies attack the muscles of the eye. Includes treatment and illustrations.

Graves' Eye Disease - The clinical features and treatment for this condition also known as thyroid eye disease (TED) or Graves' opthalmopathy (GO). From the Thyroid Foundation of Canada.

Thyroid Eye Disease (Graves' Disease) - Explains exophthalmos, edema and dry eye associated with TED.

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