Ptosis, or a droopy eyelid, can affect both children and adults. This condition can limit vision and affect how you look. It is very important that children with ptosis have regular eye exams with an ophthalmologist early in life. They are at risk for developing poor vision in the eye with the droopy

Punctal plugs are tiny devices placed in the eye’s tear duct. By blocking your tear ducts, the plugs help your eyes retain more of their natural tears. This keeps the eye’s surface moist and helps treat dry eye. There are different types of punctal plugs. Some are temporary and are absorbed by the

Refractive errors are vision problems that happen when your eye does not refract (bend) light properly. When your cornea or lens does not focus light properly on the retina, your vision is blurry. There are four basic refractive errors: myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), astigmatism

Retinal angiography is when pictures are taken of the back of your eye. With these pictures, your ophthalmologist can closely see your retina and other parts of the eye. A colored dye is injected into your arm, where it travels to blood vessels in your retina. A special camera takes pictures of these

A retinal artery occlusion (RAO) happens when there is a blockage of blood flow to the retina in the back of the eye. Symptoms include sudden vision loss, distorted vision or blind spots in your vision. Certain health conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure increase your risk for having an RAO. If

Retinal vein occlusion is when a vein in your retina is blocked. This causes blurry vision or vision loss. It is treated with medication injections or laser surgery. Taking care of health problems like diabetes and high blood pressure can help prevent this eye condition. If you have any questions about

Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) describes a group of eye problems that affect how your eye sees light. There is treatment for RP due to RPE65 genetic defect. Research is ongoing for other forms of RP. See your ophthalmologist to get appropriate genetics testing. People with low vision from RP can learn to

Retinoblastoma is cancer of the eye that begins in the retina. It can eventually spread to other parts of the body. Retinoblastoma usually affects young children, though it can sometimes occur in adults. Children with retinoblastoma may have inherited a gene from their parents that causes this disease.

Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is an eye disease in some premature babies. It causes unwanted blood vessels to grow on the baby’s retina. These blood vessels can cause serious eye and vision problems later. An ophthalmologist can look for ROP in premature infants, though it may not be found until

Rosacea is an ongoing (chronic) skin disease that causes your face to flush red. If your eyes are affected, they can be red and watery, and feel irritated and painful. Treating the eye symptoms of rosacea may include using steroid eye drops and ointments to reduce redness and swelling. Antibiotics might