Learning Resources Diabetic Retinopathy Diabetic retinopathy is an eye condition that sometimes accompanies diabetes. It is the most common diabetic eye disease. Diabetic eye disease is a term used for any of the eye problems that may exist as complications of...
Learning Resources Conjunctivitis Conjunctivitis is a swelling and irritation of the membrane that covers the white part of the eye and eyelid lining. It is also called pink eye due to the pink color of inflamed blood vessels. Many irritants can cause temporary...
Learning Resources Cataracts Cataracts are a very common problem for people as we age. You can sometimes see cataracts when you are speaking with an elderly friend or family member. Visible clouding of their eyes may be visible. This is cataracts. A cataract is simply...
Learning Resources Blepharitis Blepharitis is a common condition that causes inflammation of the eyelids. Redness, swelling, styes, cysts, and flaky crusts at the eyelid margin and along the lash line characterize it. Symptoms also include scratchy, swollen, tender,...
Learning Resources Eye Allergies Allergies come in many different forms. People may experience hives or rashes from various foods or plants, sneezing from dust or pollen, and itchy eyes from dander. Of course, triggers and symptoms are different for everyone. There...
