Eyes and vision
Age-related macular degeneration
Non-infectious · Chronic
A common eye condition in older adults that damages the macula, causing loss of central vision.
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Eyes and vision conditions
Causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment approaches and prevention for common conditions. Browse A–Z, by body system, or search.
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Immune system
Allergic conjunctivitis
Non-infectious · Acute or chronic
Inflammation of the clear lining of the eye caused by an allergic reaction, leading to itchy, red, watery eyes.
Eyes and vision
Amblyopia (lazy eye)
Non-infectious · Chronic
Reduced vision in one eye that develops in childhood because the brain and eye are not working together properly.
Nervous system
Anisocoria (unequal pupils)
Non-infectious · Acute or chronic
A difference in the size of the pupils, which can be harmless or a sign of a problem with the nerves that control the eye.
Immune system
Behçet's disease
Non-infectious · Chronic
A rare, long-term inflammatory condition causing blood vessel inflammation, with mouth and genital ulcers, eye inflammation and skin problems.
Nervous system
Benign essential blepharospasm
Non-infectious · Chronic
A neurological condition causing involuntary, repeated blinking and forceful closing of the eyelids.
Eyes and vision
Blepharitis
Non-infectious · Chronic
Long-term inflammation of the eyelid margins, causing red, itchy, crusty eyelids and gritty eyes.
Eyes and vision