Eye problems can range from mild to severe; some are chronic, while others may resolve on their own and never appear again. The articles below will give you a basic understanding of these conditions and their implications. Regular eye checkups and contact lens exams are essential for maintaining healthy vision and detecting issues early. The cardinal rule is: if your eyes don't look good, feel good, or see well, you should visit your eye doctor.
The following is a short list of common eye conditions we treat, such as astigmatism, dry eye syndrome and presbyopia. For information about cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy please see Eye Disease Management. A more comprehensive list of eye conditions can be found in our Eye Health Library.
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Astigmatism is a very common eye condition that's easily corrected with eyeglasses or contact lenses and on some occasions, surgery.
As we reach middle age, particularly after age 40, it is common to start to experience difficulty with reading and performing other tasks that require near vision. This is because with age, the lens of our eye becomes increasingly inflexible, making it harder to focus on close objects. This condition is called presbyopia and eventually it happens to some extent, to everyone as they age.