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Uveitis is a form of eye inflammation. It affects the middle layer of tissue in the eye wall (uvea). Possible causes of uveitis are infection, injury, or an autoimmune or inflammatory disease. Many times a cause can't be identified. Uveitis can be serious, leading to permanent vision loss. Early diagnosis and treatment are important to prevent the complications of uveitis. Symptoms Eye with uvea Open pop-up dialog box Eye redness Eye pain Light sensitivity Blurred vision Dark, floating spots in your field of vision (floaters) Decreased vision Symptoms may occur suddenly and get worse quickly, though in some cases, they develop gradually. They may affect one or both eyes.  The type of uveitis you have depends on which part or parts of the eye are inflamed: Iritis (anterior uveitis) affects the front of your eye and is the most common type. Cyclitis (intermediate uveitis) affects the ciliary body. Choroiditis and retinitis (posterior uveitis) affec...

What is allergic conjunctivitis? When your eyes are exposed to substances like  pollen  or  mold spores , they may become  red ,  itchy , and  watery . These are symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis. Allergic conjunctivitis is an  eye inflammation  caused by an allergic reaction to substances like pollen or mold spores. Acute allergic conjunctivitis Chronic allergic conjunctivitis What causes allergic conjunctivitis? household dust pollen from trees and grass mold spores animal dander chemical scents such as household detergents or perfume Contacts lenses / solutions Drugs induced (Gentamicin) What are the symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis? Red, itchy, watery, and burning eyes are common symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis. You may also wake up in the morning with puffy eyes How is allergic conjunctivitis treated? Home care close windows when the pollen count is high keep your home dus...

Dry eyes is a common condition that occurs when your tears aren't able to provide adequate lubrication for your eyes. Dry eyes may occur if you don't produce enough tears or if you produce poor-quality tears. Symptoms Signs and symptoms, which usually affect both eyes, may include: A stinging, burning or scratchy sensation in your eyes Stringy mucus in or around your eyes Sensitivity to light Eye redness A sensation of having something in your eyes Difficulty wearing contact lenses Difficulty with nighttime driving Watery eyes, which is the body's response to the irritation of dry eyes Blurred vision or eye  Decreased tear production Aging Certain medical conditions, including diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, scleroderma, Sjogren's syndrome, thyroid disorders and vitamin A deficiency Certain medications, including antihistamines, decongestants, hormone replacement therapy, antidepressants, and drugs for high blood pressure, acn...

Presbyopia, known as farsightedness, is not actually farsightedness. Difficulty on reading may be  noticeable sometime after the age of 40. Blurriness when reading items 12-18 inches from your face Squinting to focus on reading materials The need for bright light to read clearly Eye strain and headaches after reading What Causes Presbyopia? Age. Insufficient accommodation power. Treatment Options Glasses: Prescription Glasses Single Vision Bifocal Trifocal Progressive Surgery LASIK : monovision.  Multifocal LASIK/LASEK. Multifocal IOL implantation.

A  corneal ulcer  is an open sore that forms on the  cornea . It's usually caused by an infection. Even small injuries to the  eye  or erosion caused by wearing contact lenses too long can lead to infections. Symptoms of corneal ulcers include: redness of the eye severe pain and soreness of the eye the  feeling of having something in your eye tearing pus or other  discharge blurred vision sensitivity to light swelling of the eyelids a white spot on your cornea that you may or may not be able to see when looking in the mirror Who Is At Risk for Corneal Ulcer? People at risk for corneal ulcers include: contact lens wearers steroid eye drops dry eye eyelid disorders  injury or burn of  cornea Bacterial infections.   Viral infections.   Fungal infections. Parasitic (Acanthamoeba) infections. Corneal Ulcer Treatment Medical: Antibiotic, antifungal or antiviral eye drops are the treatments of choic...

Retinal detachment describes an emergency situation in which a thin layer of tissue (the retina) at the back of the eye pulls away from its normal position. Retinal detachment separates the retinal cells from the layer of blood vessels that provides oxygen and nourishment. The longer retinal detachment goes untreated, the greater your risk of permanent vision loss in the affected eye. Warning signs of retinal detachment may include one or all of the following: the sudden appearance of floaters and flashes and reduced vision. Contacting an eye specialist (ophthalmologist) right away can help save your vision. Symptoms Retinal detachment itself is painless. But warning signs almost always appear before it occurs or has advanced, such as: The sudden appearance of many floaters — tiny specks that seem to drift through your field of vision Flashes of light in one or both eyes (photopsia) Blurred vision Gradually reduced side (peripheral) vision A curtain-like shadow over ...

A  cataract  is a clouding of the  lens  of the  eye  which leads to a  decrease in vision . The leading cause of blindness in some countries. Symptoms: blurry or double vision, halos around light. Cause: aging, trauma, radiation, iatrogenic. Risk factors: diabetes, smoking, sunlight exposures, alcohol. high myopia Therapy: surgery to remove the cloudy lens and replace it with an artificial lens.