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Scleritis is inflammation (redness, swelling, pain) of the white part of the eye. Scleritis is often linked to an autoimmune disease and can lead to vision loss. It needs to be treated as soon as it is diagnosed. Treatment includes pills for inflammation or pain, immunosuppressive drugs, antibiotics

Older adults are more likely to develop certain eye problems that steal vision. Regular eye exams with an ophthalmologist are important to detect, manage, or treat these problems. People age 65 and older should have eye exams every 1–2 years, or as recommended by an ophthalmologist. At any age, if

Shingles is caused by the herpes zoster virus. It can cause eye problems with symptoms such as a rash on the eyelids, “pink eye”, cornea problems, blurry vision, pain and swelling inside the eye. Treatment is focused on relieving the rash, swelling and pain. Placing cool, moist compresses over your

Sjögren’s syndrome is an autoimmune disease that affects your eyes, mouth, and your joints. Symptoms include dry eyes, blurry vision, light sensitivity, dry mouth, and pain in your joints. To diagnose Sjögren’s syndrome, your ophthalmologist may examine your tears, your eyelids, and order blood

Small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) is a newer type of refractive surgery. With this outpatient procedure, a laser is used to create a disc of corneal tissue. The disc is removed to reshape your cornea and improve how light rays are focused in the eye. SMILE is FDA-approved to treat mild nearsightedness