Commonly known as “lazy eye”, amblyopia refers to a visual disorder that develops when there is a breakdown in how the brain and the eye work together and the brain cannot recognize the sight from one eye. This disorder occurs when the brain favors one eye...
Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve. This optic nerve damage is often the result of abnormally high pressure in the eye. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 3 million Americans currently have glaucoma,...
Low vision refers to chronic visual impairments that cannot be corrected with glasses, contact lenses, or medical or surgical treatment. It includes different degrees of sight loss, from blind spots, poor night vision and problems with glare to an almost complete loss...
Uveitis refers to inflammation inside the eye. It occurs when the middle layer of the eyeball called uvea gets inflamed. This layer has many blood vessels that nourish the eye. The condition can damage vital eye tissue, leading to permanent vision loss. Uveitis that...
