Patient Education

A stye (hordeolum) is a small, painful bump at the base of your eyelash or under the eyelid. It often causes the eyelid to swell. A chalazion is a larger red lump on the eyelid. A chalazion is not usually very painful, and it usually doesn’t cause the entire eyelid to swell. Treatments range from warm

Subconjunctival hemorrhage is a blood spot on the white of your eye. It looks serious, but it is usually harmless. Subconjunctival hemorrhage is caused by a broken blood vessel in the eye, which often happens when coughing, sneezing or straining leads to a quick rise in blood pressure. Trauma to the

Thyroid eye disease (TED) is when your immune system attacks the muscles and tissues surrounding your eyes. This pushes the eye forward and causes the eyes to bulge. TED can also cause dry eye and double vision. You can reduce symptoms by using lubricating eye drops, wearing sunglasses, and quitting

A torn retina is when you have a hole or tear in your retina, like a rip in a piece of cloth. This is a serious problem that must be treated right away. Symptoms include seeing a lot of floaters and flashes suddenly, as well as vision loss. It is treated with surgery. If you have any questions about

Toxoplasmosis is a disease caused by a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii. Most people who get the disease don’t have any symptoms and don’t need treatment. For people with weak immune systems or babies who get toxoplasmosis from their mothers, it can cause serious health problems. There is no cure

Trabeculectomy is a type of surgery to treat glaucoma. With glaucoma, fluid does not drain properly from the front of the eye. Pressure builds in the eye, which damages the optic nerve. Trabeculectomy creates a new way for aqueous humor to drain from the eye. This helps reduce eye pressure. If you have