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Eye drops are a liquid you apply to the surface of your eye. They are often used to treat eye pain, discomfort, infection or disease. There are many kinds of eye drops, from over-the-counter products to those you need a prescription to buy. There are specific steps to follow to put eye drops in safely

Eye lymphoma is a type of cancer that can develop in the middle of the eye and in the back of the eye. People who have certain problems with their immune systems are at risk for getting eye lymphoma. Symptoms of eye lymphoma include blurry vision, loss of vision, and light sensitivity. To help diagnose

Eyelid spasms are when your eyelids move involuntarily (out of your control). An eyelid twitch or tic is a quick movement of the lid. It is usually related to being tired or stressed. It can also come from having too much caffeine. An essential blepharospasm is when one or both of your eyelids close

Eyelid problems can include droopy upper eyelids, extra eyelid skin or eyelids that turn inward or outward. All of these problems can limit vision, be uncomfortable and affect how you look. Eyelid surgery can improve your vision, comfort and appearance. If you have any questions about your eyes or your

Eylea is a drug that is injected into your eye to treat wet AMD, diabetic eye disease, and retinal vein occlusion. This drug type is called “anti-VEGF.” That is because it blocks a chemical called VEGF. VEGF causes abnormal blood vessels to grow and leak fluid in the eye, affecting vision. Your ophthalmologist

After some types of retinal surgery, you will need to keep your head in a face-down position. This is because a gas bubble has been put in your eye. Recovering with your head down allows the bubble to float into the correct position. The bubble holds the retina in place to heal correctly. Your doctor

Farsightedness is a refractive error. Because the eyeball is too short (from front to back) or the cornea is too steep, light does not refract (bend) properly as it travels through the eye. Most farsighted people have clear distance vision, but their near vision is blurry. Symptoms include eyestrain,

Floaters are dark specks or dots in your field of vision. They are shadows you see from clumps of vitreous gel in your eye. Flashes are flashes of light that look like lightning streaks in your field of vision. Flashes occur when the vitreous gel rubs or pulls on your retina. Floaters and flashes are