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Dry eye means that your eyes do not produce enough tears or that you produce tears that do not have the proper chemical composition. Often, dry eye is part of the natural aging process. It can also be caused by blinking or eyelid problems, medications like antihistamines, oral contraceptives and antidepressants, a dry climate, wind and dust, general health problems like arthritis or Sjogren’s syndrome and chemical or thermal burns to your eyes.

Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the thin, transparent layer that lines the inner eyelid and covers the white part of the eye.

Diabetic Retinopathy is a health problem caused by diabetes that can weaken and cause changes in the small blood vessels that nourish your eye’s retina, the delicate, light sensitive lining of the back of the eye.

Astigmatism is a vision condition that occurs when the front surface of your eye, the cornea, is slightly irregular in shape. This irregular shape prevents light from focusing properly on the back of your eye, the retina. As a result, your vision may be blurred at all distances.

Blepharitis is chronic or long-term inflammation of the eyelids and eyelashes that affects people of all ages. Causes include poor eyelid hygiene, excessive oil produced by the glands in the eyelid, bacterial infection (often staphylococcal), or an allergic reaction.

A clouding of all or part of the normally clear lens within your eye, which results in blurred or distorted vision. Cataracts are most often found in persons over age 55, but they are also occasionally found in younger people. Cataracts may be brought on by advancing age, heredity or an injury or disease.