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Smoking tobacco (cigarettes, cigars or pipes) can make eye problems worse. Glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration and dry eye are some of these problems. Also, a baby’s eyes can be affected if the mother smokes during pregnancy. Quitting smoking can help save your vision.

Stargardt disease is an inherited eye disease. It is a form of juvenile macular dystrophy that develops in children, teenagers and young adults. The disease causes blurry central vision, and makes colors appear less bright. While Stargardt disease cannot be treated and cured currently, there are several

Corticosteroid medicines are often known as steroids. They treat inflammation affecting the eye. They reduce swelling, pain, and redness. Your ophthalmologist uses corticosteroid tablets to treat conditions like uveitis, Graves’ disease, and giant cell arteritis. Drug interactions with steroids can

Stickler syndrome is a genetic disorder that causes joint, hearing, and vision problems. Children with Stickler syndrome can develop many eye problems at an early age. These problems include severe nearsightedness, cataracts, glaucoma and retinal detachment. See an ophthalmologist immediately if someone

Strabismus is when the eyeballs are not lined up properly and they point in different directions. Strabismus affects vision, since both eyes must aim at the same spot together to see properly. It is very important for infants and children with strabismus to be treated. This is because a child with strabismus