Diseases & Conditions of the Eye

Glaucoma

- Increased fluid inside the eye that can place pressure on the optic nerve and damage it

* Treated with prostaglandin analogs, beta-blockers, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, alpha-2 agonists, combination drug classes

Red Eyes

- When blood vessels on the surface of the eye are dilated

* Treated with alpha-2 agonists, decongestants.

Eye Allergies

- A condition when the eyes react to an irritant or allergen causing red, itchy, watery, and swollen eyes.

* Treated with antihistamines.

Dry Eyes

- Insufficient tear production.

* Treated with lubricants, immune modulators.

Eye Inflammation

- Swelling of the eye that can be caused by irritation, infection, allergies, and other conditions

* Treated with corticosteroids

Bacterial Eye Infection

- When bacteria invade part of the eye or its surrounding area causing redness, itching, swelling, discharge, pain, or problems with vision

* Treated with antibiotics