Eye Diseases and Disorders
At UNC Eye, we treat all eye conditions, blending world class care with a hometown touch. Below you will find links to information on the National Eye Institute’s Eye Conditions & Diseases webpage about some of the most prevalent issues and conditions related to the eyes.
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
- Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)
- Astigmatism
- Cataracts
Color Blindness - Corneal Disease
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Dry Eye
- Floaters
- Glaucoma
Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) Retinal Toxicity
Hyperopia (Farsightedness)
Keratoconus
Low Vision
Myopia (Nearsightedness)
Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Refractive Errors
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinal Detachment
Strabismus
Uveitis
The National Eye Institute’s See What I See: Virtual Reality Eye Disease Experience app allows individuals to directly “see” the impact on one’s eyesight of a damaging eye disease. This tool is handy for unaffected individuals to better understand the toll on quality of life caused by a range of common eye diseases. Download the See What I See app at the Apple or Google Play app stores.
