Eye Problems & Symptoms

Find the vision information you are looking for by reading through our comprehensive articles of common eye and vision problems.

Blurred Vision

Blurry vision can be an important sign or clue that an eye disease exists within your eyes. These problems can be of a common problem such as Conjunctivitis or a more severe problem such as Glaucoma.

Broken Blood Vessel in The Eye

Known medically as a subconjunctival hemorrhage, this condition is typically harmless and rarely requires treatment. Learn more about this condition’s symptoms, causes, prevention tips, and more.

Bulging Eyes or Proptosis

Known by numerous names, the bulging out of ones eyes can be due to genetics or an underlying condition. Learn more about bulging eyes, causes and treatments for this condition.

Burning Eyes

There are many different causes and symptoms that go along with burning eyes. Learn more about treatment and what to expect while dealing with this problem.Most times, there are ways to reduce or minimize the fuzz.

Corneal Abrasion

Abrasions or scratches on your cornea are sometimes minor but can often be severe enough to develop an infection. Learn about treatment options, symptoms, risk factors, prevention tips, and more.

Depth Perception

What is depth perception? Can you perceive depth correctly? Find out here and learn about binocular and monocular cues and how we utilize them to perceive depth.

Double Vision Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

There are four different types of diplopia, as it can affect one eye, both eyes, it can be temporary or voluntary. Double vision is generally a symptom of an underlying condition.

Eye Discharge

The yellowish, sticky, crusty substance that sometimes makes your eyes feel glued shut, is called or referred to as eye discharge. Though most causes of eye discharge are harmless, sometimes medical attention is needed. Read more to see if you need to see your doctor.

Eye Floaters

Eye Floaters, also known as vitreous floaters or eye spots. They are tiny specks, circles, or thread-like clouds that appear in your field of vision.

Eye Pain

Eye pain varies from patient to patient and can be described as a stabbing, throbbing, burning, gritty, sharp, aching or "something in my eye" feeling. There are two types of eye pain; orbital pain and ocular pain.

Eye Strain

Eye Straining your eyes is not a serious problem, however it can be a sign or symptom of a serious problem. There are many different prevention measures you can take if you are suffering from strained eyes.

Eye Swelling

The swelling of the eyes or eyelids is a very common symptom among people. There are various reasons why someone's eyes swell up such as trauma or allergies. There are also simple home remedies such as applying an ice pack to treat this symptom.

Eye Twitching? Why It Happens & How To Make It Stop

Eye Twitching, or Blepharospasm, is an involuntary eyelid twitching. It is also referred to as an eye spasm or eyelid twitch. Although annoying, it is rarely connected to a more serious eye problem. Learn what you can do to treat the symptoms.

Itchy Eyes

Itchy eyes are a main reaction to allergies like Allergic Conjunctivitis but there can be other causes of itchy eyes not related to allergies. There are two types of allergies; seasonal and perennial. Treatment for allergies can be either prescribed by a doctor or found on store shelves.

Nystagmus – Involuntary Eye Movements

Although it's more common in children, Nystagmus may develop in anyone at anytime. Learn what causes this problem and how it's treated and prevented.

Photophobia or Light Sensitivity

Light sensitivity, or photophobia, plagues many different people for many different reasons. But unlike other conditions and diseases, photophobia is a symptom of an underlying cause. Learn what causes light sensitivity and how to treat it.

Puffy Eyelids

Similar to puffy eyes, puffy eyelids can be irritating, annoying and down right painful at times. There are many causes for puffy eyelids, some of which are avoidable while others are not. There are also many different treatment methods you can conduct at home to reduce the amount of puffiness is in your eyelids.

Puffy Eyes

Puffy eyes are a condition where the eyes begin swelling due to different factors.

Red Eyes – Bloodshot Eyes

Red eyes are more or less a non-specific term used to describe the condition of the eyes and could be due to illness, injury or a condition of the eyes. Basically red eyes are caused when the blood vessels inside of the sclera (white part of the eye) become irritated.

Sore Eyes

A person suffering from sore eyes is more than like highly contagious, as they are in fact suffering from a viral form of conjunctivitis. Learn about the symptoms of this problem, as well as treatment and prevention steps that should be taken.

Swollen Eyelid

Swollen eyelids are caused by many different things. Though the most obvious symptom is a swollen eyelid, there are other symptoms you should be aware of to help determine the underlying cause of the swelling. Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment methods when dealing with painful or non-painful swollen eyelids.

Vision Change

If you notice a change in your vision you should not wait to see your eye care professional. If ignored, it can worsen and severely impact your way of life. There are many possible causes to someone's changing vision, and preventive steps you can take beforehand.

Watery Eyes

There are many things that can cause watery eyes such as dryness, allergies, medication, and blocked tear ducts. Read on to see if any of these problems can be causing your eyes to water.