Pediatric ophthalmology is concerned with ocular conditions and vision care in infants, children, and adolescents. Pediatric eye conditions include strabismus, amblyopia (lazy eye), congenital ocular abnormalities, retinal disorders, juvenile cataracts…
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Optometry
Optometry
Glaucoma
Glaucoma — a heterogeneous group of disorders marked by damage to the optic nerve — is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide.
Diabetic Microvascular Complications
Review in-depth clinical information, latest medical news, and guidelines on prevention and treatment of microvascular complications of diabetes, including diabetic nephropathy, diabetic neuropathy, and diabetic retinopathy.
Cornea and External Disease
The cornea is the transparent portion of the outer coat of the eyeball. Conditions that can cause pain and damage to the cornea include dry eye, ulcers, abrasions, and infections, which may be bacterial, fungal, or viral.
Cataract and Refractive Surgery
With most cataracts caused by aging, cataract surgery has become one of the most common and successful surgeries around. Refractive surgery has become increasingly common over the last decade as the technique has been refined with experience and new te…
AMD and Retinal Disease
Retinal disease can have devastating consequences. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of legal blindness among adults in the US. Early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent or delay disease progression, and research suggests…