Category Archives: Eye Disorders

What do doctors call this condition? Conjunctivitis What is this condition? Pinkeye is an inflammation of the conjunctiva – the delicate membrane that lines the eyelids and covers the exposed surface of the eye­ball. This disorder is usually harmless, but … Continue reading →

What is this condition? Retinal detachment occurs when the layers of the retina become separated, creating a subretinal space that then fills with subretinal fluid Retinal detachment usually involves only one eye, but it may involve the other eye later. … Continue reading →

What is this Condition? Macular degeneration – atrophy or degeneration of the macular disk, located near the center of the retina – accounts for about 12% of all cases of blindness in North America and for about 17% of new … Continue reading →

In some people between the ages of 20 and 40, the optic nerve in one eye becomes inflamed. The inflammation causes a gradual or sudden blurring of vision in the eye. In severe cases, the blurring progresses within a few … Continue reading →