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Common Eye Diseases and Disorders

Squinting? Headaches? How to spot and treat high myopia nearsightedness

Myopia (nearsightedness) can progress, which increases the risk of serious complications. Learn about treatments, and when not to worry about your child’s vision.

After cornea damage, neurotization surgery can save patients’ vision

Neurotization surgery attaches a healthy nerve to the cornea to restore sensation and revitalize the eye. It can cure neurotrophic keratitis by allowing the cornea to resume tear production, blinking, and wound healing.

Total eclipse for the smart: Enjoy solar show and protect your eyes

Prepare for the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, with our comprehensive guide to eclipse eye safety. Prioritize your vision and enjoy the eclipse responsibly with expert insights from our ophthalmology team.

How to prevent infections after eye surgery

Microinvasive glaucoma surgery, or MIGS, offers reduced risks

MIGS typically is performed by using microscopic-sized equipment or implants, precision lasers, and tiny incisions in the eye, all of which leads to minimal tissue trauma and a more rapid visual recovery than traditional glaucoma surgery.

What patients need to know about the 2023 eye drop recall

As some over-the-counter eye drops are recalled for bacterial contamination, get tips on how to protect your vision from ophthalmologist Danielle Robertson, O.D., Ph.D.

New glaucoma therapies improve results and reduce recovery time

Gone are the days when people perceived glaucoma surgery to be as risky as the disease itself. Today’s patients can choose minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries (MIGS) or advanced medications for safe, effective treatment and quick recovery. Learn more.

Macular degeneration: Advances in stem cell and gene therapy

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) develops slowly over time, resulting in vision changes, declining vision, and potential blindness. In this week’s blog, two ophthalmology experts discuss the future of prevention and therapy based on current research. Learn more.

What to do if your child fails their school vision screening

If your child failed their school vision screening, a pediatric ophthalmologist at UT Southwestern can help. determine if they need glasses or have other vision problems.

Ask the ophthalmologist: What causes floaters in the eye?

Eye floaters are common, but what causes the small spots or cobwebs to drift across your field of vision? And are they dangerous? Ask the UT Southwestern ophthalmologist.

Understanding uveitis: A vision-threatening but treatable eye disease

Uveitis, a rare inflammatory eye disease, is among the leading causes of blindness in people under 40. Jennifer Cao, M.D., discusses uveitis in this MedBlog.

Breaking ground in eye cancer research, diagnosis, and treatment

Discover advanced eye cancer treatments from expert ocular oncologist J. William Harbour, M.D. Learn why proactive vision check-ups are crucial.

Neurodegenerative conditions: When AMD, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s affect the eyes

Neurodegenerative conditions such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s can cause vision symptoms that often go unrecognized. Researchers at UT Southwestern are committed to discovering and refining preventive and therapeutic options for these patients. Learn more.

Ask the ophthalmologist: Will new eye drops really eliminate need for readers?

By age 40, millions of Americans begin dealing with age-related blurred vision when they read. New eye drops approved by the FDA recently help treat presbyopia, but are they a game-changer? UT Southwestern ophthalmologist William Waldrop, M.D. weighs in.

With DMEK for cornea transplant, less can be more

DMEK, an advanced microsurgery technique for corneal transplants, offers patients faster recovery and better outcomes for their eyes and vision than traditional invasive methods.