Ocular Conditions

Corneal Abrasion (Scratched Cornea) Understanding Symptoms, Causes & Treatment A corneal abrasion is a small scratch on the cornea — the clear, front “window” of your eye. Because this surface...

Blepharitis / Meibomitis (Eyelid Inflammation) Blepharitis / Meibomitis is a common, long-term inflammation of the eyelid margins. The rims of the eyelids become red, irritated, and sometimes swollen. It can...

Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) 1. What is Conjunctivitis? The conjunctiva is the thin, transparent membrane that covers the white part of your eye and lines the inside of your eyelids.Conjunctivitis simply means...

Chalazion (Eyelid Cyst) 1. What is a Chalazion? A chalazion is a harmless lump or cyst that develops when an oil gland (meibomian gland) in the eyelid becomes blocked.These glands...

Dry Eye Disease (DED) What is Dry Eye? Dry eye is a common condition in which your eyes do not produce enough tears, or the quality of tears is poor....

Lattice Degeneration What is Lattice Degeneration? Lattice degeneration is a thinning and weakening of the peripheral (outer) retina, the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye.It looks like fine...