Cataracts are a common cause of vision loss after age 55. Surgical correction is safe and effective, and offers several new options for better vision.

Commonly called “lazy eye,” amblyopia can be treated successfully if detected early enough in childhood.

Often mistakenly called “stigmatism,” this common vision problem can be corrected with eyeglasses, contact lenses or refractive surgery.

Red, swollen eyelids and crusty debris at the base of your eyelashes are signs you may have blepharitis.

This age-related problem is the leading cause of vision loss and blindness in Americans age 65 and older.

AIDS or other diseases that affect your immune system can increase your risk of serious eye problems from cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection.

People with serious vision problems from an eye injury or disease affecting the front surface of the eye can often regain vision with a cornea transplant.

If undetected or uncontrolled with medication, diabetes can cause serious vision loss, even blindness.

This eye disease causes the cornea to grow thinner and bulge forward in an irregular cone-shape. Treatment options range from gas permeable contact lenses to a cornea transplant.

“Floaters” are usually normal and harmless. But if you notice a sudden increase in floaters or floaters accompanied by flashes of light, see your eye doctor immediately.

Also called farsightedness, hyperopia is a common vision problem that can cause headaches, eyestrain and trouble reading.

This acute and contagious form of conjunctivitis is particularly common among preschoolers and school-age children.

Pingueculae and pterygia are funny-looking words for growths on the surface of your eye.

Ptosis is a drooping eyelid. Surgery is usually required to correct this problem.

A detached retina is a medical emergency. Learn the warning signs of a retinal detachment and what you can do to avoid permanent vision loss.

These inherited disorders, commonly abbreviated as RP, cause progressive peripheral vision loss, night blindness and central vision loss.

This common problem is simply an infected lid gland. Learn how to prevent and treat styes.