Found 30 conditions related to eyes

Conjunctivitis

Mild

Inflammation of the conjunctiva, often caused by infection or allergens.

Common symptoms:
  • Redness of the white eye
  • Itching or burning sensation
  • Discharge from the eye
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Cataract

Variable

Clouding of the eye's natural lens, leading to decreased vision, most common with aging.

Common symptoms:
  • Blurry or hazy vision
  • Glare from lights
  • Faded colors
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Glaucoma

Severe

Group of diseases that damage the optic nerve, often due to increased intraocular pressure.

Common symptoms:
  • Peripheral vision loss
  • Tunnel vision
  • Eye pain
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Age-related Macular Degeneration

Variable

Degeneration of the central retina (macula) causing loss of central vision, common in older adults.

Common symptoms:
  • Blurred central vision
  • Difficulty reading
  • Straight lines appear wavy
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Diabetic Retinopathy

Severe

Damage to retinal blood vessels caused by chronic high blood sugar levels.

Common symptoms:
  • Floaters
  • Blurred vision
  • Dark or empty spots
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Dry Eye Syndrome

Mild

Insufficient tear production or poor tear quality leading to ocular surface irritation.

Common symptoms:
  • Burning sensation
  • Feeling of grit
  • Redness
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Blepharitis

Mild

Inflammation of the eyelid margins, often associated with bacterial overgrowth or skin conditions.

Common symptoms:
  • Red, swollen eyelids
  • Crusting at the lash line
  • Itching
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Stye (Hordeolum)

Mild

Acute infection of an eyelash follicle or meibomian gland, presenting as a painful lump.

Common symptoms:
  • Red tender bump on eyelid
  • Swelling
  • Tearing
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Chalazion

Mild

Blocked meibomian gland causing a painless lump on the eyelid.

Common symptoms:
  • Firm, painless nodule
  • Eyelid swelling
  • Blurred vision if large
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Keratitis

Moderate

Inflammation of the cornea, often due to infection, trauma, or contact lens wear.

Common symptoms:
  • Eye pain
  • Redness
  • Blurred vision
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Uveitis

Severe

Inflammation of the uveal tract (iris, ciliary body, choroid) that can threaten vision.

Common symptoms:
  • Eye redness
  • Pain
  • Photophobia
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Retinal Detachment

Severe

Separation of the retina from the underlying tissue, requiring emergency treatment.

Common symptoms:
  • Sudden appearance of floaters
  • Flashes of light
  • Curtain-like shadow over vision
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Myopia

Mild

Refractive error where distant objects appear blurry due to an elongated eyeball.

Common symptoms:
  • Blurred distance vision
  • Eye strain
  • Headaches when focusing far
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Hyperopia

Mild

Refractive error where near objects are blurry because the eyeball is too short.

Common symptoms:
  • Blurred near vision
  • Eye fatigue
  • Headaches after reading
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Astigmatism

Mild

Irregular curvature of the cornea or lens causing distorted vision at all distances.

Common symptoms:
  • Blurred or distorted vision
  • Eye strain
  • Headaches
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Presbyopia

Mild

Age-related loss of near focusing ability due to lens stiffening.

Common symptoms:
  • Difficulty reading small print
  • Needing to hold reading material farther away
  • Eye fatigue
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Strabismus

Variable

Misalignment of the eyes, which can be constant or intermittent.

Common symptoms:
  • Crossed or turned eye
  • Double vision
  • Head tilt
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Amblyopia

Variable

Reduced vision in one eye caused by abnormal visual development during childhood.

Common symptoms:
  • Poor depth perception
  • Eye turning inward or outward
  • Noticeable difference in vision between eyes
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Ptosis

Mild

Drooping of the upper eyelid, which may be congenital or acquired.

Common symptoms:
  • Drooping eyelid
  • Obstructed vision
  • Eye fatigue
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Herpes Keratitis

Moderate

Corneal infection caused by the herpes simplex virus, potentially leading to scarring.

Common symptoms:
  • Eye pain
  • Redness
  • Blurred vision
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Eye Floaters

Mild

Small specks or threads that drift across the visual field, usually benign.

Common symptoms:
  • Seeing moving spots
  • Shadow-like shapes
  • Increased visibility when looking at bright backgrounds
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Vitreous Hemorrhage

Severe

Bleeding into the vitreous gel, often secondary to diabetic retinopathy or trauma.

Common symptoms:
  • Sudden floaters
  • Red or hazy vision
  • Shadow over part of visual field
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Optic Neuritis

Moderate

Inflammation of the optic nerve, frequently associated with multiple sclerosis.

Common symptoms:
  • Pain with eye movement
  • Vision loss in one eye
  • Color vision deficits
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Ocular Melanoma

Severe

Rare malignant tumor arising from melanocytes within the eye, most often in the uvea.

Common symptoms:
  • Dark spot on iris or retina
  • Vision changes
  • Eye pain (rare)
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Pterygium

Mild

Benign growth of conjunctival tissue onto the cornea, often linked to UV exposure.

Common symptoms:
  • Redness
  • A feeling of a foreign body
  • Blurred vision if it encroaches the visual axis
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Pinguecula

Mild

Yellowish, benign conjunctival lesion near the cornea, also related to UV exposure.

Common symptoms:
  • Small yellow bump
  • Mild irritation
  • Redness
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Corneal Abrasion

Moderate

Scratch or injury to the corneal surface, usually from trauma or foreign bodies.

Common symptoms:
  • Sharp eye pain
  • Redness
  • Tearing
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Contact Lens‑Related Keratitis

Moderate

Corneal infection or inflammation caused by improper contact lens hygiene.

Common symptoms:
  • Eye redness
  • Pain
  • Blurred vision
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Ocular Allergic Reaction

Mild

Allergic inflammation of the eye, commonly due to pollen, dust, or animal dander.

Common symptoms:
  • Itching
  • Redness
  • Swelling of eyelids
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Retinitis Pigmentosa

Variable

Inherited group of retinal dystrophies causing progressive peripheral vision loss.

Common symptoms:
  • Night blindness
  • Tunnel vision
  • Difficulty with peripheral vision
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When to Seek Medical Help

For eyes conditions, consult a healthcare provider if you experience:

  • Persistent or worsening symptoms
  • Sudden onset of severe symptoms
  • Symptoms that interfere with daily activities
  • Signs of infection (fever, swelling, redness)
  • Unexplained changes or new symptoms
Call 911 for severe chest pain, difficulty breathing, sudden weakness or numbness, or any life-threatening symptoms.

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