Contact lenses are thin lenses that sit on top of the cornea (the clear outer layer of the eye). They make your vision clearer — just like eyeglasses. Read about the different types of contact lenses, their benefits and risks, how to take care of them, and how to get them.| www.nei.nih.gov
Refractive errors happen when the shape of your eye keeps light from focusing correctly on your retina. Each type of refractive error is different, but they all make it hard to see clearly. Read about nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), astigmatism, and presbyopia.| www.nei.nih.gov
Some types of surgery can change the shape of your cornea (the clear front layer of your eye) to fix refractive errors. Learn about the different types of surgery that can fix refractive errors, including their risks and benefits.| www.nei.nih.gov
Eyeglasses are the safest and simplest way to correct refractive errors. Read about the different types of eyeglasses, how they work, and how you get them.| www.nei.nih.gov
September is Healthy Aging Month. Explore infographics, videos, social media content, and other resources to help spread the word about vision and aging.| www.nei.nih.gov
Low vision is a vision problem that makes it hard to do everyday activities. It can’t be fixed with glasses, contact lenses, or other standard treatments like medicine or surgery. Read about the types of low vision and its causes, diagnosis, and treatment.| www.nei.nih.gov
Researchers at the National Eye Institute (NEI) are launching a clinical trial to test the safety of a novel patient-specific stem cell-based therapy to treat geographic atrophy, the advanced “dry” form of age-related macular degeneration.| www.nei.nih.gov
If you have eye problems with your retina or vitreous, your eye doctor may recommend a surgery called vitrectomy. Find out what happens during vitrectomy.| www.nei.nih.gov
Retinal detachment happens when your retina is pulled away from its normal position. Read about the 3 types: rhegmatogenous, tractional, and exudative.| www.nei.nih.gov
Eye doctors sometimes use injections to treat certain eye conditions. These injections can be anti-VEGF drugs or steroids.| www.nei.nih.gov
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
A cataract is a cloudy area in the lens of your eye. Cataracts happen for many reasons, including natural changes in your eyes as you age. Learn about the 5 main types of cataracts.| www.nei.nih.gov
A cataract is a cloudy area in the lens of your eye that can make it hard to see clearly. Surgery is the only way to get rid of cataracts. Read about who needs cataract surgery, how to prepare, what happens during and after surgery, and what the risks are.| www.nei.nih.gov
The retina can sometimes develop a small hole or tear. Learn how laser surgery and freeze treatment can fix holes or tears in your retina.| 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
If medicines and laser treatment haven’t helped treat your glaucoma, your doctor may recommend surgery. Learn about the different types of surgery for glaucoma.| www.nei.nih.gov
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that can cause vision loss and blindness. Learn about the different medicines to treat glaucoma.| 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
Amblyopia (also called lazy eye) is a type of poor vision that happens in just 1 eye. It develops when there’s a breakdown in how the brain and eye work together and the brain can’t recognize the sight from one eye. Learn about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of lazy eye.| 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 dilated eye exam is the only way to check for eye diseases early on, when they’re easier to treat. Learn more about dilated eye exams.| 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