What Eye Problems Look Like

Stye

* A stye is a small, red, and painful bump on the edge of the eyelid. It is caused by a bacterial infection.

* Styes usually go away on their own within a few days. However, they can be treated with warm compresses, antibiotic ointment, or oral antibiotics.

Pink eye

* Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, is an inflammation of the conjunctiva. The conjunctiva is the thin, clear membrane that lines the eyelid and covers the white part of the eye.

* Pink eye can be caused by a bacterial or viral infection, allergies, or irritants.

* Symptoms of pink eye include redness, swelling, itching, burning, and discharge from the eye.

* Pink eye is usually treated with antibiotic or antiviral eye drops.

Corneal ulcer

* A corneal ulcer is an open sore on the cornea. The cornea is the clear, front part of the eye.

* Corneal ulcers can be caused by a variety of factors, including infections, injuries, and autoimmune diseases.

* Symptoms of a corneal ulcer include pain, redness, swelling, and vision problems.

* Corneal ulcers are treated with antibiotic eye drops, antiviral eye drops, or surgery.

Glaucoma

* Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve. The optic nerve is the nerve that carries visual information from the eye to the brain.

* Glaucoma is usually caused by increased pressure inside the eye.

* Symptoms of glaucoma include vision loss, pain, and redness.

* Glaucoma is treated with eye drops, oral medication, laser surgery, or traditional surgery.

Macular degeneration

* Macular degeneration is an eye disease that affects the macula. The macula is the small, central part of the retina that is responsible for sharp, central vision.

* Macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss in people over the age of 50.

* Symptoms of macular degeneration include vision loss, blurry vision, and difficulty reading.

* Macular degeneration is treated with eye injections, laser surgery, or low vision aids.

Cataracts

* Cataracts are a clouding of the lens of the eye. The lens is the clear part of the eye that helps to focus light on the retina.

* Cataracts are common in people over the age of 50.

* Symptoms of cataracts include blurry vision, glare, and difficulty seeing at night.

* Cataracts are treated with surgery.

Retinal detachment

* Retinal detachment is a serious eye condition that occurs when the retina separates from the choroid. The choroid is the layer of blood vessels that supplies the retina with oxygen and nutrients.

* Retinal detachment can be caused by a variety of factors, including trauma, eye surgery, and certain eye diseases.

* Symptoms of retinal detachment include vision loss, floaters, and flashes of light.

* Retinal detachment is treated with surgery.