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At UNC Ophthalmology, we treat all eye conditions, blending world class care with a hometown touch. Below you will find links to information on Eye Conditions & Diseases<\/a> and topics of discussion<\/a> from American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and National Eye Institute (NEI) resource pages about some of the most prevalent issues and conditions related to the eyes.<\/p>\n

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Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)<\/a> <\/span><\/strong><\/dt>\n
Amblyopia (Lazy Eye) <\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/dt>\n
Astigmatism <\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/dt>\n
Cataracts <\/span><\/a>
\nColor Blindness<\/a>
\nCommon Vision Problems<\/a><\/strong><\/dt>\n
Corneal Disease<\/a> <\/span><\/strong><\/dt>\n
Diabetic Retinopathy <\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/dt>\n
Dry Eye <\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/dt>\n
Floaters<\/a> <\/span><\/strong><\/dt>\n
Glaucoma<\/a>
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) Retinal Toxicity<\/a>
\nHyperopia (Farsightedness)<\/a>
\nKeratoconus<\/a>
\n<\/span><\/strong>Low Vision<\/a>
\n<\/span><\/strong>Myopia (Nearsightedness)<\/a>
\n<\/span><\/strong>Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)<\/a>
\nPresbyopia<\/span><\/a>
\n<\/strong>Refractive Errors<\/span><\/a>
\n<\/strong>Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)<\/span><\/a>
\n<\/strong>Retinal Detachment<\/span><\/a>
\n<\/strong>Strabismus<\/a><\/strong>
\nUveitis<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/dt>\n<\/dl>\n

Ophthalmologists and optometrists conduct a Comprehensive Dilated Eye Exam<\/a> to evaluate overall eye health and screen for early or advanced signs of potentially harmful eye diseases in symptomatic and asymptomatic patients. Call UNC Kittner Eye Center at 984-974-2020<\/strong> to schedule your comprehensive eye exam with one of our eye specialists.<\/p>\n

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