Medically reviewed by Christine L. Larsen, MD Key Takeaways Visual distortions can cause blurry or wavy vision and should be checked by a healthcare provider.Sudden vision changes with pain or double ...

The eye acts like a camera, capturing light through the front surface (the cornea) and focusing it onto the "film" at the back of the eye (retina). To get a clear picture, the eyeball and all of its ...

Vision changes can happen for a number of reasons, some of which are no major cause for concern, such as dry eye or fatigue. But others are serious enough to warrant a trip to the emergency department ...

Epiretinal membrane (ERM) is a semi-clear membrane that can form over your retina’s inner surface. It often causes minimal symptoms, but some people have vision loss or distorted vision. Your retina ...

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision loss among people aged 50 and older. While treatments for the wet form of AMD have shown promise, the dry form, which accounts for ...

A macular hole may progress through four stages, each with different features. An early stage hole may resolve without treatment, while a later stage hole typically requires surgery. The macula is a ...

Doctors classify keratoconus into stages based on how much the cornea has thinned and changed shape. While there are a few staging systems, one common method classifies it from mild to severe.