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There are most commonly two types of dry eye disease, aqueous deficient dry eye (eye does not produce enough tears) and evaporative dry eye (poor quality tears that evaporate from the eye surface too quickly). Determining which one someone has can identify the best treatment to use.  

Maintaining your eye health involves scheduling a complete eye exam every few years. Many eye diseases and conditions — such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and cataracts — do not have any symptoms other than vision loss. Getting your eyes checked by an eyecare provider (e.g., an optometrist or ophthalmologist) can help…

This is a diagram showcasing the basic anatomy of the eye. In learning about ocular disease, it is helpful to understand the basic structure and mechanics of the eye.

A retinal detachment occurs when the retina, a thin layer of light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye, separates from its normal position. This separation disrupts the retina's ability to send visual signals to the brain, leading to vision loss that can become permanent if not treated promptly. The condition requires immediate medical attention,…

Often, cataract formation is described as an aggregation (clumping) of the proteins within the lens.  The degree of vision loss depends on where in the lens the cloudiness is located and the size of the cloudy area.