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Patient Education
Cornea and External Disease
Keratoconus
With keratoconus, the cornea thins and bulges out like a cone, affecting vision. Keratoconus treatment depends on your symptoms. With mild symptoms, eyeglasses can correct your vision. With more severe symptoms, there are other treatment options that can include hard contact lenses, medication or surgery.
Cancer
Eye Lymphoma
Eye lymphoma is a type of cancer that can develop in the middle of the eye and in the back of the eye. People who have certain problems with their immune systems are at risk for getting eye lymphoma. Symptoms of eye lymphoma include blurry vision, loss of vision, and light sensitivity. To help diagnose
Glaucoma
Alpha Agonists
Your ophthalmologist has recommended you use a type of medicine called an alpha agonist. This kind of medicine is helpful in treating glaucoma. Glaucoma is a disease that affects your eye’s optic nerve, possibly leading to blindness. The optic nerve connects your eye to your brain so you can see. Glaucoma
Retina and Vitreous
AMD Age-related macular degeneration
AMD is a problem with your retina. You lose your central vision, but your peripheral (side) vision will still be normal. There are two forms of AMD: dry and wet. There is no treatment for dry AMD, though certain vitamins and minerals might help. Wet AMD may be treated with medication or laser surgery. It
Retina and Vitreous
AMD Supplements
AMD is a leading cause of vision loss in people 50 years or older. It damages a specific part of your eye called the macula. With AMD, you lose the ability to see fine details, both close-up and at a distance. Some people with dry AMD might benefit from certain vitamins and minerals. Taking these nutritional
Neuro-ophthalmology
Anisocoria
Anisocoria is when your pupils are different sizes. This is often a harmless condition due to a natural difference in pupil size. ASometimes people have different size pupils as a symptom of another eye health problem. People who have nervous system disorders, stroke risk, or trauma to the eye may get