Corneal cross-linking is a minimally invasive surgical procedure for treating corneal ectasia, a group of conditions marked by thinning, weakening, and bulging of the cornea, the outermost layer of the eye. It is FDA approved for the treatment of keratoconus and corneal ectasia that can occur after refractive surgery such as LASIK.
Adult strabismus is a condition in which eyes wander to one side, cross, or are higher or lower than the other. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Eye examinations are important for detecting conditions early in childhood.
Eye cancer is a rare form of cancer that often begins elsewhere in the body before taking root in the eyes. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Poorly managed diabetes can cause several diabetic eye diseases—including diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema, cataracts and glaucoma. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Orbital tumors are abnormal growths of tissue within the orbit (the eye socket). The tumors, which can be noncancerous or cancerous, may begin from any of the tissues within the orbit, including nerves, blood vessels, connective tissues, and bones.
A cataract is a clouding of the eye lens, which is normally clear. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Macular degeneration is a condition that causes damage to the retina and leads to blurred vision. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Retinal detachment occurs when the thin layer of tissue at the back of the eye (the retina) pulls away, causing blurry vision. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Aesthetic plastic surgery (also called cosmetic surgery) refers to procedures that improve the appearance of the face and body. Learn more about this procedure.