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Have questions about an eye condition or vision problem — such as glaucoma, cataracts, amblyopia or macular degeneration? Browse our extensive list of doctor-written and doctor-reviewed articles for reliable, easy-to-understand information about a wide variety of eye conditions and treatments. These articles are for general education purposes only. If you suspect you have an eye condition or vision problem or you have injured your eye, see an eye doctor immediately.

Eye Conditions A-Z

dandelion wild flower

Eye allergies: Treatment for the relief from itchy and watery eyes

Vitreous detachment and floaters within the eye

Eye spots, floaters and flashes

Girl pulls eyelid down to show red irritated eye

Uveitis and iritis: Eye inflammation symptoms, causes and treatment

young boy with stye

How to Get Rid of a Stye

Man with dry, red irritated eyes

Dry eye syndrome: Understanding the causes of dry eyes

Woman using eyedrops for glaucoma treatment

Glaucoma treatment: Eye drops, medications and more

Digital Eye Strain

Woman rubbing eyes from prolonged computer usage

How to reduce computer eye strain: 10 tips to get relief

Children using a tablet

Blue light and HEV light: Effect on the eyes

child on ipad

Digital devices and children: Protecting their eyes

A child staring at a tablet screen while in bed.

Kids and screen time: How much is too much for children?

woman with bad posture at computer

Ergonomics for healthy vision

Refractive Errors

Young boy playing video game

Myopia in children: Is your child at risk?

hyperopia eyeglasses on top of a book

Long-sightedness: How to correct for hyperopia

closeup of a man's eye

Eye refraction and function: How does the eye work?

man experiencing eye strain

What is astigmatism, and what are the correction options?

girls covers one eye and looks at eye chart

Is 20/20 or 6/6 visual acuity perfect vision?

contrast eye chart visual

Visual contrast sensitivity testing: What is it?