Author: White Mountain Eye Institute

Entropion is an inward turning of the upper or lower eyelid margin towards the globe of the eye.  This abnormal eyelid position can cause the lashes to rub on the…

In trichiasis, one or more lashes are misdirected toward the eye and rub against the ocular surface.  Each blink causes irritation, and in some cases, damage to the sensitive outer…

Bacterial blepharitis is a common inflammation of the eyelids caused by toxins from skin bacteria.  It is the most common cause of chronic infection of the external eye.  The bacteria…

Despite optimum visual correction, one or both eyes do not achieve perfect eyesight (acuity) either routinely, or at least, periodically.  Feel confident that we make every effort to provide you…

A pterygium is a fleshy triangular shaped accumulation of fatty or elastic tissue located on the horizontal meridian of the cornea.  As this degeneration progresses, its growth can slowly extend…

Glaucoma is a condition where various factors cause damage to the optic nerve and resultant loss of vision.  Many factors including family history, race, intraocular pressure, thin corneas, and/or, the…

Lubricating eye drops and gels improve the lubrication of the eye as the eyelid blinks over the front surface of the eye.  A gel has a higher viscosity than a…

Strabismus is a condition in which the eyes are not aligned in the same direction.  In your case, one of your eyes turns out while your other eye is used…

You have been diagnosed with an eye condition called amblyopia, sometimes referred to using a non-medical term as lazy eye.  Amblyopia causes an eye and the brain to not working…

Problematic dry eyes are one of the most common problems reported to eye doctors.  Dry eyes result from either a decrease in the amount of tear production, or the quality…