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Most people have eye problems at one time or another. Some are minor and will go away on their own, or are easy to treat at home. Others need a specialist’s care Eye Flu / Conjunctivitis: Conjunctivitis, “Pink eye” happens when the conjunctiva of the eye becomes inflamed. the eye can become red or pink, swollen, and irritated, and there may be mucus. infective conjunctivitis can be highly contagious. Stye Eyes: A stye is an inflammation of the eyelid associated with a small collection of pus. In most cases, the infection is caused by the Staphylococcus bacteria. Diabetic Retinopathy: Diabetic retinopathy is a diabetes complication that affects eyes. It’s caused by damage to the blood vessels of the light – sensitive tissue at the back of the eye ( retina ) Optic Nerve atrophy ( Diabetic ): Optic neuropathy is clinically classified as an acute, pallid optic disc swelling ( followed by optic nerve pallor ) with afferent pupillary defects associated with visual field defects Myopia: Is it hard to see distant objects, like highway signs, until you’re a few feet away, but easy to read a book up close ? Chances are you’re myopic, also known as nearsighted. It’s a pretty common condition that your eye doctor usually can fix with eyeglasses, contacts, or eye surgery Ptosis Eyes: Pathologic droopy eyelid, also called ptosis, may occur due to trauma, age, or various medical disorders. Corneal Ulcers: A corneal ulcer ( also known as keratitis ) is an open sore on the cornea. The cornea covers the iris and the round pupil, much like a watch crystal covers the face of a watch.