Common Eye Conditions
From dry eyes to floaters to the strain of staring at a computer all day, there is a host of common eye conditions that itch, burn, or just irritate us.
- Dry eye. Dry eye is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Dry eyes are usually the main reason people visit an eye doctor.
- Eye floaters. Floaters are tiny cloudy spots in your vision caused by light hitting specs of tissue inside your eye that then create shadows. Floaters usually aren't dangerous; but if you experience a sudden increase in eye floaters, consider having your eyes examined as soon as possible.*
- Computer vision syndrome. Computer vision syndrome is the number-one workplace complaint. There's no evidence that computer vision syndrome causes long-term damage to the eyes, but it can cause eyestrain and discomfort. Computer vision syndrome symptoms might include blurred vision; headaches; and dry, red eyes.