Conditions
Arthritis
Joint pain, stiffness or reduced mobility can be signs of arthritis. Most arthritis causes pain and swelling in the joints. [read more]
Bunions
Symptoms of a bunion include red calloused skin, a bony bump along the foot at the base of the big toe, pain over the joint . . . [read more]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome starts gradually with a slight aching in the wrist that can extend to the hand and forearm. [read more]
Cataracts
A cataract is a cloudiness of the normally transparent eye lens. If left untreated, it will decrease vision and can lead to blindness. [read more]
Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
Conjunctivitis, more commonly referred to as “pink eye,” is an inflammation or infection of the transparent membrane . . . [read more]
Corneal Dystrophy
Corneal dystrophies are genetic eye disorders that occur when abnormal material gathers in the cornea. Examples include macular corneal dystrophy . . . [read more]
Corneal Infections
A corneal infection, or keratitis, occurs when the cornea is damaged by a foreign object, by bacteria or by fungi from a contaminated contact lens. [read more]
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy refers to any damage that occurs to the eye’s retina in conjunction with long-term diabetes. It is the leading cause of blindness among adults. [read more]
Droopy Eyelids (Ocular Plastics)
Some conditions, like droopy eyelids, can gradually interfere with your eyesight. Not only do they make you look sad or tired, they can actually limit your field of vision. [read more]
Dry Eye
Dry eye is caused by a lack of tears, which lubricate the eyes and clear away particles and foreign bodies. There are two ways a person can experience dry eye . . . [read more]
Glaucoma: “The Sneak Thief of Sight”
Glaucoma has been called “The Sneak Thief of Sight” because, in its early stages, there are often no symptoms, and once glaucoma has been diagnosed . . . [read more]
Heel Spurs (Plantar Fasciitis)
Heel pain is extremely common and often begins without injury. Inflammation of the connective tissue on the sole of the foot (plantar fascia) . . . [read more]
Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome
Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome (ICE) is a grouping of three closely linked conditions: Iris Nevus, Chandler’s Syndrome and Essential Progressive Iris Syndrome. [read more]
Keratoconus
Keratoconus is a progressive thinning of the cornea and is the most common cornea dystrophy in the United States, affecting one in every 2,000 Americans . . . [read more]
Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss in Americans who are 60 or older. Macular degeneration damages a person’s central vision . . . [read more]
Orthopedic Injuries
If you break, sprain or otherwise injure a bone, the symptoms may not always be clear. The area may be bruised or swollen, even if at first glance it is unclear . . . [read more]
Osteoporosis
Anyone can develop osteoporosis, which makes bones brittle and more likely to break, but it is more common in older women. This disease progresses silently . . . [read more]
Periocular Skin Cancer
When skin cancer is near your eyes, it is called periocular skin cancer. Skin cancer can arise from any of the types of cells in your skin. [read more]
Posterior Vitreous Detachment
Posterior Vitreous Detachment (PVD) is a common eye condition where the vitreous separates from the retina. Normally the vitreous, the clear gel-like substance . . . [read more]
Pterygium
Pterygium (pronounced tur-IJ-ee-um) is a common eye condition that affects people who spend a lot of time outdoors. Pterygium is also known as surfer’s eye . . . [read more]
Refractive Errors (Vision Problems)
We must have light in order to see. Most common vision problems are caused by refractive errors – the eye’s inability to focus, or refract, light correctly on the retina . . . [read more]
Retinal Detachment
The retina is the light-sensitive layer of tissue that lines the inside of the eye, sending visual messages through the optic nerve to the brain. [read more]
Sinusitis
Sinusitis occurs when the sinuses are infected or inflamed. The sinuses are hollow air spaces within the bones surrounding the nose. The sinuses produce mucus . . . [read more]
Stevens-Johnson Syndrom
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) is a rare, serious disorder of the skin and mucous membranes. SJS can cause serious eye problems . . . [read more]