Floaters are small dark shapes or squiggly lines that float across your vision. Learn about what causes floaters, and their symptoms and treatment.| www.nei.nih.gov
Retinal detachment is an eye problem that happens when your retina is pulled away from its normal position. Learn about the symptoms and treatment options.| www.nei.nih.gov
Presbyopia is a normal part of aging that makes it harder for older adults to see things up close. Read about what causes presbyopia and how to manage it.| www.nei.nih.gov
Nearsightedness — or myopia — is an eye condition that makes far-away objects look blurry. Read about what causes nearsightedness and how it can be diagnosed and treated.| www.nei.nih.gov
Farsightedness — or hyperopia — is an eye condition that makes nearby objects look blurry. Read about what causes farsightedness and how it can be diagnosed and treated.| www.nei.nih.gov
Astigmatism is a common eye problem that can make your vision blurry or distorted. It happens when your cornea (the clear front layer of your eye) or lens (an inner part of your eye that helps the eye focus) has a different shape than normal. Learn about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of astigmatism.| www.nei.nih.gov
Refractive errors are a type of vision problem that make it hard to see clearly. They happen when the shape of your eye keeps light from focusing correctly on your retina. Read about the types of refractive errors, their symptoms and causes, and how they are diagnosed and treated.| www.nei.nih.gov
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye disease that can blur your central vision. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of AMD.| www.nei.nih.gov
Diabetic retinopathy is an eye condition that can cause vision loss and blindness in people who have diabetes. It affects blood vessels in the retina.| www.nei.nih.gov
A cataract is a cloudy area in the lens of your eye. More than half of all Americans age 80 and older either have had cataracts or have had surgery to get rid of cataracts. Learn about the types, symptoms, and causes of cataracts and how your doctor will diagnose and treat them.| www.nei.nih.gov
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that can cause vision loss and blindness. Learn more about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of glaucoma.| www.nei.nih.gov