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Refractive errors
Learn about nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism and presbyopia, and how they affect your vision.How focusing problems affect vision.
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Plain-language information to help you understand eye pain, explore possible causes and treatment options, and know when to see an eye doctor.
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Clear, easy-to-understand information on common eye conditions, to help you protect your vision and know when to seek care.
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Cataracts
Learn about causes, symptoms and treatment options.Causes, symptoms and treatment.
Glaucoma
Understand risk factors, early signs and how to protect your vision.Risk factors and early signs.
Dry eye
Explore causes, symptoms and ways to find relief.Causes and ways to find relief.
Eye pain
Find possible causes, related conditions and when to get help.Causes and when to get help.
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Children’s Eye Health
Children’s vision develops quickly. Learn how to spot potential problems, when to schedule eye exams and how to protect your child’s long-term eye health.
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All About Children’s Vision and Eye Care
Condition
Congenital cataracts
Cloudy lenses present from birth: diagnosis, when surgery is needed and the outlook.
Treatment
Lazy eye surgery
Strabismus surgery to straighten misaligned eyes: who it may help, risks and recovery.
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Treatments & surgery
Plain-language guides to common eye procedures, their risks and recovery.
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A Complete Guide to Eye Surgery Types, Risks, and Recovery
Learn about the main types of eye surgery, such as cataract, glaucoma, and corneal procedures.
Cataract surgery
Before, during and after the procedure, plus recovery and risks.
LASIK eye surgery
How LASIK works, who is a good candidate, the risks and what to expect.
Glaucoma surgery
Procedures to lower eye pressure when drops or laser aren’t enough.
When to seek urgent eye care
Get emergency care right away if you have any of the following:
- Sudden or significant vision loss
- Severe or worsening eye pain
- Eye injury or trauma
- Chemicals or foreign objects in the eye
- Flashes of light, sudden floaters, or a curtain-like shadow in your vision
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How Cataract Surgery Works (Step-by-Step)
Learn how cataract surgery works step by step, from preparation to recovery, with a clear explanation of what to expect before, during, and after surgery.
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We explain eye symptoms, conditions and treatments in clear language. Our articles are for education and do not replace an eye exam or advice from your eye doctor.
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