
For information from the American Academy of Ophthalmology: Diseases and conditions of the eye.
Click on these links for general and overview topics:
Click on these links for topics related to refractive error:
(Refractive errors include nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism)
- Refractive errors (nearsightedness, farsightedness, etc.)
- Contact lenses
- Lasik
- Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK)
Click on these links for topics related to cataracts:
- Cataracts
- Intraocular lens (IOL)
- YAG laser capsulotomy for secondary cataracts
- Prostate medications and cataract surgery
Click on these links for topics related to glaucoma:
- Glaucoma
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) for glaucoma
- Visual field testing
- Laser iridotomy and closed-angle glaucoma
- Glaucoma surgery
Click on these links for topics related to macular degeneration:
- Macular degeneration
- Vitamins and macular degeneration
- Intra-ocular injections of anti-VEGF medications (lucentis and avastin)
Click on these links for topics related to retina related:
Click on these links for topics related to cornea and external disease:
(External Disease refers to conditions affecting the outside surface of the eye)
- Dry eye syndrome
- Conjunctivitis (pink eye)
- Corneal abrasion and erosion
- Subconjunctival hemorrhage
- Keratoconus
- Fuch's (endothelial) dystrophy
- Herpes simplex eye disease
- Pterygium and pinguecula
- Giant papillary conjunctivitis
- Corneal transplant (penetrating keratoplasty)
- Corneal transplant (endothelial keratoplasty)
Click on these links for topics related to eyelids:
- Blepharitis/meibomianitis
- Ocular rosacea
- Sty
- Chalazion
- Herpes zoster (shingles)
- Eyelid surgery
- Tearing in adults
Click on these links for topics related to neurological disorders:
- Headaches
- Migraines
- Optic neuritis
- Microvascular cranial nerve palsies
- Ischemic optic neuropathy
- Bell's palsy
Click on these links for topics related to strabismus:
(Strabismus refers to a misalignment of the eyes, possibly with decreased vision)
Click on these links for miscellaneous topics: