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Keratitis is the inflammation of the cornea. It may or may not be a result of an infection. Minor injuries such as getting a foreign body in the eye or wearing contact lenses can cause noninfectious keratitis. Fungi, bacteria, viruses, and parasites can cause infectious keratitis. 

If you have a refractive error, especially myopia, you know what it feels like not to see well. You probably remember the first time you got your eyeglasses. It must have been incredible. Arguably, you cannot miss what you do not have, which is the case for vision. Another key moment you may have experienced was when you first got your contacts. The field of vision and clarity is fantastic.

Ectropion is an eye ailment where the lower eyelids droop away and turn outwards. The following are some of the signs and symptoms of ectropion:

LASIK surgery is a common procedure to correct vision problems, a major alternative to eyeglasses or contact lenses. The surgery involves using lasers to change the shape of the cornea. It is the clear dome-shaped tissue at the front of the eye. When vision is normal, the cornea refracts light as it should. Otherwise, reshaping the cornea helps improve vision by providing the correct refraction. 

Cataracts are a common eye condition where the eye lens becomes clouded. The condition usually affects older adults—over 50 percent of adults over 80 have had cataracts. If you have this condition, your eye doctor may recommend ways to manage the condition. Updating your eyeglasses and using brighter lighting can help, but ultimately, you will need surgery. 

Glaucoma is an eye condition that damages the optic nerve. The nerve transmits visual messages from the eyes to the brain, making it essential for good vision. Damage to the optic nerve has a relationship with elevated eye pressure, but glaucoma can occur even with normal pressure. 

People with keratoconus suffer from poorly focused and blurry vision due to their irregular and cone-shaped cornea. Fortunately, corneal linking helps stabilize and stop the condition from worsening. It uses ultraviolet A or UVA light plus unique vitamin eye drops in the treatment.

November as the diabetic eye disease month aims to spread and increase awareness of diabetic eye disease and diabetes. It is a special time to encourage everyone with diabetes to visit their doctors for treatment of their vision problems.

Eyeglasses and contact lenses play a vital role in helping with vision correction. However, they can be inconvenient, or you may prefer a solution that does not involve being dependent on them. Have you ever had to fog off your eyeglasses after sipping some hot tea or tried to wear your contact lens and lost it in the drain of your sink? If anything of that nature has ever happened to you, you understand the frustration.

Ophthalmologists are medical professionals who specialize in eye care. Their qualifications go beyond those of opticians and optometrists. A general practice doctor will refer you to an ophthalmologist if they notice you have eye infection symptoms or conditions. Here is a look at what ophthalmologists do and the conditions they treat.