Eye Diseases
Some eye problems are minor and go away. Others can cause vision loss. Learn about diseases of the eye, including …
4 min readA comprehensive A–Z reference of 1017 health topics from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine). Covers diseases, conditions, symptoms, treatments, diagnostic tests, and wellness topics.
This section provides a comprehensive A–Z reference of 1017 health topics from MedlinePlus, a service of the National Library of Medicine (NIH). Each article includes a plain-language summary of the condition, test, or treatment.
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Some eye problems are minor and go away. Others can cause vision loss. Learn about diseases of the eye, including …
4 min readEye infections can be caused by bacteria, fungi, or viruses. Learn about the different types, including styes, and their …
2 min readEye injuries can cause eye strain, or be serious enough to damage your vision. Read about common causes, prevention, …
2 min readLearn about eye movement disorders, such as strabismus, where the eyes point in different directions, and nystagmus, …
2 min readYour eyelids help protect your eyes. But they can droop, twitch, or become infected or inflamed. Learn about eyelid …
4 min readYou may wear glasses or contact lenses to correct your vision, or goggles to protect your eyes. These are types of …
2 min readFace injuries and disorders can cause pain and affect how you look. In severe cases, they affect sight, speech, …
2 min readFainting, or syncope, is a brief loss of consciousness when blood flow to the brain suddenly drops. Know the causes and …
2 min readWe all fall down sometimes. Most of the time falls are not serious. But some falls can be dangerous. Learn how to …
3 min readYour family history should be more than making a family tree. It also includes learning about your family's health. …
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