
Eye Conditions and Diseases - National Eye Institute
Eye Conditions and Diseases Browse or search our resources about dozens of eye conditions and diseases. Get the basics about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments — or go in depth to see all the …
Eye Health Information - National Eye Institute
Dec 4, 2025 · Learn about eye conditions and diseases Need information about a specific eye problem? Find out what causes it, how to treat it, and what you can do to prevent it.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) - National Eye Institute
Jun 22, 2021 · Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye disease that can blur your central vision. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of AMD.
Glaucoma - National Eye Institute
Nov 26, 2025 · 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.
Diabetic Retinopathy - National Eye Institute
Sep 11, 2025 · 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.
Rare Diseases - National Eye Institute
Dec 4, 2024 · Visit the Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network website to get information about many uncommon conditions. Get in touch with the Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center (GARD) …
Corneal Conditions - National Eye Institute
Aug 6, 2025 · The cornea is the clear outer layer at the front of the eye. There are several common conditions that affect the cornea. Read about the types of corneal conditions, whether you are at risk …
Corneal Dystrophies - National Eye Institute
Dec 6, 2024 · Corneal dystrophies are eye diseases that involve changes in the cornea (the clear front layer of your eye). These diseases usually run in families. Most corneal dystrophies are progressive …
Graves’ Eye Disease - National Eye Institute
Nov 26, 2024 · Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disease. It happens when your immune system attacks your thyroid (a small gland in the front of your neck). This leads to hyperthyroidism — when …
Amblyopia (Lazy Eye) - National Eye Institute
Nov 26, 2024 · 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 …