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Common Eye Problems

Every day, we use our eyes – often taking our vision for granted until a problem arises.  This section will provide information on the symptoms, detection and treatment of various common eye problems.  These problems include:

• Refractive errors that cause blurry vision such as hyperopia/farsightedness , myopia/nearsightedness, presbyopia and astigmatism

• Vision problems most often affecting children such as amblyopia and strabismus

• Seasonal and perennial allergies that affect our eyes

• Problems affecting our eyelids including blepharitis and chalazion/stye

• “Pink eye” or conjunctivitis

• Scratching or injuring your cornea, called a corneal abrasion

• Small specks or clouds floating across our vision and/or flashes of light – floaters and flashes

Overview of Common Eye Problems
Allergies
Amblyopia
Astigmatism
Blepharitis
Chaslazion / Stye
Conjunctivitis
Corneal Abrasion
Floaters and Flashes
Hyperopia / Farsightedness
Myopia / Nearsightedness
Presbyopia
Strabismus