Therapeutic Systems to Improve Vision and Prevent Blindness

Eye Diseases

Learn All About the Eye
All about the eye, its parts, pictures, links and diagrams to help you see your eyes.

Uveitis
A term that refers to over 50 different eye diseases characterized by inflammation of the uveal tract.

Diabetic Retinopathy (DRP)
A disease brought on by diabetes, it is the damage to the retina caused by alterations in, or the addition of new, weak blood vessels, leading to altered vision. The leading cause of blindness in Americans under 65.

Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)

A disease brought on by diabetes which causes leakage of fluid into the center of the eye.

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
A disease where the light sensing cells in the macula gradually deteriorate, resulting in vision loss. The leading cause of vision loss in people over the age of 60 worldwide.

Corneal Injury
Damage to the surface of the eye (cornea) originating from a variety of sources, including trauma, surgery and other diseases.

LASIK and PRK (LVC)
Most common refractive laser surgeries which helps improve vision and reduce a person’s dependency on glasses or contacts.