Cataracts are a clouding of the lens in the eye that affects vision. Most cataracts are related to aging. Symptoms may include blurry vision, poor night vision, sensitivity to light and glare, faded colors, halos around lights, and double vision i...

Central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC) is a disorder of the eye in which fluid accumulates beneath the retina, causing it to detach from the back of the eye. This can lead to blurred vision, distortion of vision, and blind spots. CSC is usually ca...

Choroidal neovascular membranes (CNVM) are abnormal blood vessels that grow from the choroid, a layer of blood vessels that lies beneath the retina. These abnormal vessels can cause vision loss by leaking fluid and blood into the macula, the area ...

Color blindness, also known as color vision deficiency, is a condition in which a person is unable to distinguish certain colors or shades of colors. It is usually inherited and affects both eyes equally. People with color blindness may have diffi...

Histoplasmosis is a fungal infection caused by the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum. It is most commonly found in the soil of areas with high bird or bat droppings, such as caves, old buildings, and chicken coops. Symptoms of histoplasmosis can range...

Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is a neurological disorder characterized by increased pressure in the fluid surrounding the brain (cerebrospinal fluid). It is also known as pseudotumor cerebri. Symptoms of IIH include headaches, vision ...

Juvenile Macular Dystrophy (JMD) is a rare, inherited eye disorder that affects the macula, the part of the eye responsible for central vision. It is characterized by progressive vision loss, usually beginning in childhood or adolescence. Symptoms...

Depending on the cause, low back pain can cause a range of symptoms. The pain may be dull or sharp. It may be in one small area or over a broad area. You may have muscle spasms. Low back pain can also cause leg symptoms, such as pain, numb...

Pain located in the neck is a common medical condition. Neck pain can come from a number of disorders and diseases and can involve any of the tissues in the neck. Examples of common conditions causing neck pain are degenerative disc disease, neck ...

Optic neuritis is an inflammation of the optic nerve, which is the nerve that carries visual information from the eye to the brain. Symptoms of optic neuritis include sudden vision loss, pain in the eye, and color vision changes. Optic neuritis is...

Photokeratitis is a painful eye condition caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. It is sometimes referred to as "snow blindness" or "welder's flash." Symptoms of photokeratitis include redness, tearing, pain, and temporary vision loss. ...

Spinal headaches are a fairly common complication in those who undergo a spinal tap (lumbar puncture) or spinal anesthesia. Both procedures require a puncture of the membrane that surrounds the spinal cord and, in the lower spine, the lumbar and s...

Stargardt disease is a genetic disorder that causes progressive vision loss in children and young adults. It is the most common form of inherited juvenile macular degeneration. Symptoms typically begin in childhood and include blurred vision, diff...

Usher Syndrome is a genetic disorder that is characterized by hearing loss and progressive vision loss. It is the most common cause of combined deaf-blindness. It is caused by mutations in any one of at least 10 different genes. Symptoms vary depe...