Patient Education

A hyphema is when blood collects inside the front of the eye. Hyphema is usually caused by an injury to the eye. Sometimes, though, it can be caused by other problems. Hyphema signs and symptoms include bleeding in the front of the eye, eye pain, sensitivity to light, and blurry, clouded or blocked vision.

Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is when pressure in your head rises, causing vision problems and headaches. This high pressure comes from cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) that does not flow out of the brain as it should. The pressure affects the eye’s optic disc and nerve, eventually causing vision

Interferon medicines work by boosting your immune system. They fight things like viruses, bacteria and cancer, and can be used to treat other diseases as well. Interferon medicine can cause retinopathy. Retinopathy is a disease of the retina that can lead to vision loss. In most cases, retinopathy due

Intermediate uveitis is inflammation of the uvea in the middle of the eye. You are more likely to get intermediate uveitis if you have had certain diseases or infections. Symptoms include blurry vision and floaters. This is a serious condition that must be treated immediately to save vision. Treatment

An intraocular lens (IOL) is a clear, artificial lens for the eye. It replaces your eye’s cloudy natural lens when you have cataract surgery. There are different kinds of IOLs. A monofocal IOL is usually set for clear distance vision, with eyeglasses needed for reading or close work. Multifocal and

Iridocorneal endothelial syndrome (ICE) causes movement and loss of corneal cells. Loss of these cells can cause corneal swelling, and the iris and pupil can become distorted. When the corneal cells move, they can block fluid from draining properly. This blockage causes pressure in the eye to build,