Richmondeye.com contains many sections discussing eye conditions and disorders, the normal and abnormal visual system, medical conditions affecting the eye, symptoms and signs of eye problems, and interactive simulations of various eye conditions.

This page summarizes these different sections for reference:

The Normal Visual System

The following pages discuss different features of normal eyes and visual system:

• Eye Anatomy - normal anatomy of the eye with a diagram and glossary of anatomical structures.

• Optics - a discussion about how the eye focuses images to make vision possible, and a discussion on refractive errors such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and the need for reading glasses.

• Vision Test Page - a printable calibrated visual acuity test, a color vision test, and an Amsler Grid for testing retinal function.

• Demonstration of Pupil Reaction - this interactive page shows examples of normal and abnormal pupil reactions.

• Demonstration of Eye Movement - this interactive page shows examples of normal and abnormal eye movement and alignment.

 

The Laser Vision Correction Page discusses refractive procedures such as Lasik and PRK in depth, and includes and Interactive Online Test to determine some aspects of being a candidate for Laser Vision Correction.

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Eye Disorders and Conditions: Major Sections

Richmondeye.com has sections discussion the following eye conditions in depth:

• Cataract

• Glaucoma

• Macular Degeneration

• Diabetic Eye Disease

• Selected Major Journal Articles Discussing Diabetic Eye Disease

• Contact Lens Related Eye Problems

• Drugs with Possible Ocular Side Effects

• Optics - including a discussion on refractive error, eyestrain, and what a glasses prescription means.

• Interactive Eye Movement Disorder Page and Interactive Vertical Ocular Misalignment Page

• Herbal and Nutritional Supplements - a discussion of beneficial and adverse effects of herbal and nutritional supplements such as vitamins on the eyes.

• A Discussion of Fireworks Related Eye Injuries

   

 

 

Eye Disorder Section: organized by symptom category

This detailed section discusses over 80 eye conditions organized by signs and symptoms. There are cross references where symptoms may overlap. The categories of symptoms include:

Eye redness Eye pain or light sensitivity Blurred Vision Loss of Vision Visual Disturbances - floaters, flashing, distortion, halos, etc. Itching / Burning		Tearing / discharge Sensation of something in the eye Eyelid problems Double vision Headache Contact Lens Problems Medical Problems affecting the eye

A list of the ocular diagnoses which are discussed and crossed referenced on the pages include:

Ocular Allergy Blepharitis Cancer (eye, orbit, optic nerve) Cataract Central Serous Chorioretinopathy Cerebrovascular disease (stroke) Chalazion (stye) Cluster Headache Color Vision Problems Corneal Abrasion Corneal Foreign Body Corneal Edema (swelling) Corneal Ulcer (keratitis) Conjunctivitis (pink eye) Contact Lens Problems Dacryocystitis Diabetic Glasses Prescription Shift Blurred Distance Vision Dry Eye Eale's Disease Entopic Phenomenon Episcleritis Eyelid Ectropion Eyelid Entropion Eyelid Cellulitis Eye Strain Focusing Spasm Foreign Body under Eyelid Glaucoma Iritis (acute) Keratoconus Lyme Disease Macular Degeneration Macular Edema (swelling)		Macular Hole Eye Medication Toxicity Myasthenia Gravis Ocular Cicatricial Pemphigoid Ophthalmic Migraine Muscle Paralysis Presbyopia (blurred reading vision) Obstructed Tear Duct Optic Neuritis Optic Nerve Stroke (ischemic optic neuropathy) Orbital Fracture Orbital Cellulitis Phlyctenulosis Pterygium Recurrent Corneal Erosion Refractive Error (glasses prescription) Retinal Artery Occlusion Retinal Detachment Retinal Tear Retinal Vein Occlusion Sarcoidosis Scleritis Sinus Disease Strabismus (ocular misalignment) Subconjunctival Hemorrhage Temporal Arteritis Thyroid Eye Disease Trichiasis (in turned eyelash) Eyelid Tumor Twitching of Eyelid (eyelid myokymia) Uveitis Vitreous Detachment Vitreous Hemorrhage

 

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Special Focus Sections

These sections cover particular topics in depth:

• Herbal and Nutritional Supplements and Ocular health

• Fireworks Related Eye Injuries

• Benefits of Titanium Glasses Frames

• New Intraocular Lens Implant Technology after Cataract Surgery

• Monthly Topics of Interest - Click Here to See List

Interactive and Simulation Pages

A complete list of these pages can be found on the Interactive reference page. These include:

• Simulation of Vision Problems including refractive error, cataract, glaucoma, and macular degeneration.

• Online Screening for Glaucoma Risk Factors

• Online Lasik Screening

• Body Mass Index Calculation, and associated health risks

• Printable eye charts and color vision tests

• Simulation of abnormal pupil reactions and eye movement abnormalities

Eye News

Summaries of important articles from ophthalmic journals, trade journals, and from the non-medical press are discussed here.

Clinical Cases for Doctors and Technical Personnel

This page includes clinical cases, discussion of the Afferent Pupillary Defect and a simulation, eye movement disorders and simulation, and links to the Ophthalmology Update Newsletter. This newsletter is viewable in both web-based and .pdf format, and discusses ophthalmic topics of interest to medical physicians.

Links to Other Ophthalmic Websites

This includes links to the American Academy of Ophthalmology Website, and other reputable sites. There is a link to a site which discusses ongoing clinical trails, and links to sites which deal specifically with retinal disorders, glaucoma, low vision, ocular cancer, oculoplastics, and more.