Patient Education

Trachoma is an eye infection affecting both eyes. It is the world’s leading cause of infectious blindness. If the infection is untreated, scarring occurs inside the eyelid. This leads to the eyelashes turning inward toward the eye. The eyelashes brush and scratch against the cornea. This continual

Trichiasis is a common eyelid problem. With trichiasis, eyelashes grow inwards toward the eye. The lashes rub against the cornea, the conjunctiva, and the inner surface of the eyelids. This irritates the eye. Anyone can develop trichiasis, although it is more common in adults. Eye infection, swelling

Usher syndrome is a condition that is inherited from your parents. It causes hearing and vision loss. Vision loss happens because of an associated disease called retinitis pigmentosa. This is when light-sensitive cells in the retina die, causing blindness over time. Treatment can include learning Braille

Uveitis is when the middle layer of the eyeball (uvea) gets inflamed. You are more likely to get uveitis if you have had certain diseases, viruses or an eye injury. Symptoms include a red eye, pain and blurry vision. This is a serious condition that must be treated immediately to save vision. Treatment

A visual field test measures how much you can see around you. Ophthalmologists often use this test to diagnose and monitor eye problems. To take the test, you sit at a device called a perimeter with one eye covered. When you see a light appear on a screen, you simply press a button. The test is repeated

People get vitamin A deficiency when they do not eat a balanced diet with enough vitamin A. If you have vitamin A deficiency, you may have trouble seeing at night (night blindness). If untreated, it can lead to corneal ulcers and permanent blindness. Vitamin A deficiency is treated with vitamin A supplements. If