Vision Topics

Hyperopia

People with hyperopia, also known as farsightedness, can usually see objects in the distance, but their close vision is blurry. […]

Myopia, or nearsightedness, means that your eyes can see close objects clearly but struggle to see things in the distance. […]

The iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass is a surgical device that is available for use in treating patients with mild-to-moderate open-angle glaucoma. […]

What is glaucoma—and could you have it without knowing? This silent eye disease causes irreversible vision loss, making early detection […]

Struggling with dry, itchy, or infected eyes in Seattle? Discover how medicated eye drops offer fast, targeted relief and expert […]

Could vision changes in one eye signal something rare? Discover how ICE Syndrome affects the cornea, iris, and eye pressure—and […]

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) is a rare but serious disorder that affects the skin and mucous membranes, including the eyes. It […]

Pterygium is characterized by a pink tissue growth on the sclera (the white part of the eye), which seems to […]

This group of corneal disorders includes more than 20 variations. Each affects different parts of the cornea, causing it to […]

Herpes Zoster (Shingles) If you ever had chickenpox, you’re at higher risk of developing shingles later in life. Shingles can […]