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This is the place to come to talk about eye diseases and disorders. Are you hoping to find more information about cataracts, glaucoma, blindness, myopia, conjunctivitis, color blindness, uveitis, and eye coordination problems? Browse these boards or post your question here.

What is glucoma?

I've confirmed high intraocular pressure, so I wanna know if I'm in risk group for glucoma now, what kind of disease is it actually and is there a cure?

by User avatar Guest

glucoma

I got a second opinion regarding my risk for glucoma after the first opthalmogolist told me that my IOP (intraoccular pressure) is higher than norm. I was having headaches after that so I ask another opthalmologist and he said my optic nerve is thinner than 10 years ago when he first saw me. I...

by User avatar mcmack9094429

Swollen Eyelids, had mono

For the last few weeks I've had mono, so my doctor prescribed penicillin (at the time she thought it may be strep throat, but there was swelling in my spleen and liver) One day, I woke up with swollen eyelids- I didn't think it was that weird because my glands, tonsils, the under part of my toungue,...

by User avatar Amyrue91350

When can I expect improved vision following a Yag posterior laser capsulotomy?

Hello, I am 54 years old and I had cataract surgery several years ago. But since the eyesight has started to reduce again, doctor said that it is time for Yag posterior laser capsulotomy. When can I expect improvement after this procedure? Actually, why is this operation done in the first place?...

by User avatar flint89062989

Black Spots in Vision: Floaters that don't float!

Answered by a doctor

I've been doing a lot of reading about black spots in vision and the term 'floaters' doesn't seem to apply in my case. I first noticed it a week or so ago when I was reading on Kindle. There is a black spot that is constant, in my left eye, its small and I can see it pretty much all the time if...

by User avatar jennaesmith

How to prevent iritis from coming back?

Hi, I am 35 years old and I have been having some eye problems lately. I finally went to the doctor when the eyesight became obstructed and the doctor said that I suffer from iritis, one that is caused by a herpes simplex virus. I have been on the meds ever since and the situation is much better...

by User avatar Guest

Opening eyes very wide for a while

For the couple past few years, I've been opening my eyes really wide and I do it all the time. I've never known why I do it. I try to hide it so people don't say anything to me about but when they say that I make funny faces I usually just reply with a "haha, yeah". Whenever...

by User avatar Guest

No tear ducts

Answered by a doctor

I am a 41 year old female who was born without tear ducts. My eyes constantly water and it is such a hassle. My eyes are always red and everyone thinks I am sad or crying all the time. I once had surgery when I was about 6 or 7 years old and they inserted what they called Jones Tubes into my eye...

by User avatar msrenee22297711

Swollen area under eyes and possible swollen lymph nodes in neck

Answered by a doctor

I have swelling under my eyes and possibly swollen lymph nodes in neck. I have had abnormal eye symptoms for over two months now. This started with what was diagnosed as 'conjunctivitis'. My eyes were very sore, red and mildly itchy; they were also swollen around the eye area. This lasted for...

by User avatar nicola

any suggestions for an experienced laser vision correction clinic in Toronto?

Hey, I am an Insurance agent working in Toronto. I just joined two months ago. I am not a person who fits for a 24/7 office job. So I specifically choose this profession. Per day I usually visit more than five clients in different areas of Toronto. I am a person who loves to do such kind of job....

by User avatar careless sepal