University of Illinois Medical Center

Eye Conditions

Hundreds of eye conditions are diagnosed and treated by the specialists at the University of Illinois Eye Center. We offer basic information about many eye conditions to help educate the public. If you are having problems with your vision, or suspect that you have an eye condition listed here, please make an appointment. Our optometrists and physicians offer services ranging from routine eye exams to treatment of serious, sight-threatening diseases. They provide comprehensive diagnoses and innovative treatments for patients of all ages.

An additional resource, provided by Sandeep Jain, MD, a faculty member of our Cornea Service, is the AgingEye Times.

The information in Eye Conditions includes:

  • description of the condition
  • signs and symptoms
  • treatments
  • UIC specialists
  • clinical trials
  • appropriate clinic/service for treatment
  • Eye Facts article
AIDS-Related Eye Problems Low Vision
Allergic Conjunctivitis Lyme Disease
Amblyopia (lazy eye) Macular Degeneration
Aniridia Macular Hole
Astigmatism Melanoma
Bags (fat prolapse) Migraine (headache)
Blepharitis Myasthenia Gravis
Blepharospasm Myopia (nearsightedness)
Cataract Nystagmus
Chalazion Optic Neuritis
Color Blindness Pterygium
Conjunctivitis (pink eye) Ptosis (drooping eyelid)
Diabetic Retinopathy Retinal Detachment
Double Vision (diplopia) Retinitis Pigmentosa
Dry Eye Retinopathy of Prematurity
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Shingles
Floaters Sports Eye Injuries
Genetic Eye Disorders Strabismus
Glaucoma Stye
Graves' Disease Systemic Disease and the Eye
Herpes Tearing
Hyperopia Thyroid Eye Disease
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy Trauma
Keratitis (corneal infection) Uveitis
Keratoconus Wrinkles