KnowYourEyes.com

Your Guide to Information About Eye Health

Looking for basic, straightforward information about eye disease? You've come to the right place! On our website, you'll find all you need to know about your eyes! From simplified explanations of nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), astigmatism, and presbyopia to detailed descriptions of some of the most common eye diseases, including glaucoma, macular degeneration, and cataracts, KnowYourEyes.com has it all.

Problems with the optical imaging system of the eye are the main reason why optometrists have patients. When your vision is blurry, you know something is wrong and you know something can be done about it. Luckily, these refractive vision problems are rather easy to correct. Traditional vision correction takes the form of eyeglasses, but contact lenses and laser eye surgery are quickly becoming more popular. Unfortunately, many eye diseases do not produce the same warning signs. In fact, the vast majority of eye problems are completely asymptomatic in the early stages, during a critical period where early detection leads to early treatment which is essential to controlling many eye diseases and preventing permanent vision loss.

Whether you are visiting this site out of curiosity or for educational purposes, we hope that you will find what you are looking for. The human eye is a truly remarkable organ and should be treated with due care and attention. Visit your optometrist regularly.

Common Eye Diseases

• Glaucoma – the silent thief of sight.
• Cataracts – more common than you might think!
• Diabetes – uncontrolled diabetes can lead to blindness.
• Dry Eye Syndrome – while not sight-threatening, a most uncomfortable eye condition with frustratingly little relief
• Macular Degeneration – all-too-common eye disease with devastating loss of central vision.

Refractive Problems

• Myopia (Nearsightedness)
• Hyperopia (Farsightedness)
• Astigmatism
• Presbyopia (when your arms start to shrink!)
• Laser Eye Surgery (LASIK, PRK, and Custom)
• Contact Lenses (all you need to know about contacts and how to order contacts online)

Eye Health Glossary

Navigate through the ABC's of eye health! Impress your teacher with your newfound vocabulary! Visit the Eye Health Glossary today!

Eye Conditions A-Z

An ever-growing collection of information on the pathogenesis, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of eye diseases and eye problems. Visit the Eye Conditions collection today!

Disclaimer

The information provided by KnowYourEyes.com is intended for educational purposes only and in no way replaces the advice and diagnosis of a licensed eye care professional. KnowYourEyes.com disclaims any and all liability for injury or other damages that may result from use of the information obtained from this website.