Browse or search the National Eye Institute’s (NEI) resources about dozens of eye conditions and diseases. Get the basics about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments — or go in depth to see all the …

Dec 16, 2024 · The National Eye Institute’s (NEI) virtual reality (VR) experience lets you explore life with vision loss from common eye diseases, including age-related macular degeneration and cataracts. …

Jun 22, 2021 · Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye disease that can blur your central vision. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of AMD.

Nov 26, 2024 · Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disease. It happens when your immune system attacks your thyroid (a small gland in the front of your neck). This leads to hyperthyroidism — when …

Sep 11, 2025 · Diabetic retinopathy is an eye condition that can cause vision loss and blindness in people who have diabetes. It affects blood vessels in the retina.

Dec 4, 2024 · Uveitis is a general term describing a group of diseases that produce swelling and destroy eye tissues. These diseases can cause minor or severe vision loss. Learn more about uveitis, …

Dec 4, 2024 · Floaters are small dark shapes or squiggly lines that float across your vision. Learn about what causes floaters, and their symptoms and treatment.

Nov 26, 2025 · Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that can cause vision loss and blindness. Learn more about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of glaucoma.

Nov 26, 2025 · A cataract is a cloudy area in the lens of your eye. More than half of all Americans age 80 and older either have had cataracts or have had surgery to get rid of cataracts. Learn about the …

Aug 6, 2025 · Macular edema is the buildup of fluid in the macula, an area at the back of the eye. This fluid causes the macula to swell and thicken, which distorts vision. Learn about the causes and …