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Short videos on the conditions and procedures we see every day. While our doctors film their own, we’ve picked trusted videos from the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the National Eye Institute and leading medical centers.
Video: American Academy of OphthalmologyCataract
Cloudy vision, glare, and what modern lens surgery can do. · 7 videos
Video: American Academy of OphthalmologyWhat Is a Cataract?
How the eye's natural lens clouds over with age, and what that does to your vision.
Video: Mayo ClinicCataract Symptoms: Glare, Halos & Night Driving
Why headlights start to starburst and colors look faded.
Video: Mayo Clinic Health SystemWhen Is It Time for Cataract Surgery?
The signs that a cataract is getting in the way of daily life.
Video: American Academy of OphthalmologyHow Cataract Surgery Works
A step-by-step look at one of the most common surgeries in the world.
Video: Mayo ClinicMonofocal vs. Premium Lens Options
Choosing the lens implant that fits how you want to see after surgery.
Video: Sharp HealthCareWhat Is Posterior Capsule Opacification?
Why vision can turn hazy again months or years after cataract surgery.
Video: Sharp HealthCareWhat Is a YAG Capsulotomy?
The quick in-office laser that clears up that haze.
Glaucoma
The silent sight thief, how we catch it, and how we treat it. · 9 videos
Video: American Academy of OphthalmologyWhat Is Glaucoma?
How damage to the optic nerve leads to vision loss.
Video: Mayo ClinicWhy Glaucoma Can Damage Vision Without Symptoms
Why regular exams matter even when your eyes feel fine.
Video: National Eye InstituteOpen-Angle Glaucoma
The most common form of glaucoma and how it progresses.
Video: American Academy of OphthalmologyNarrow- and Closed-Angle Glaucoma
Who is at risk and which symptoms need attention right away.
Video: University of ManchesterWhat Does Eye Pressure Mean?
What your pressure number tells us, and what it does not.
Video: National Eye InstituteOCT & Visual Field Testing for Glaucoma
The scans and tests we use to track your optic nerve over time.
Video: Johns Hopkins MedicineGlaucoma Eye Drops
How pressure-lowering drops work and tips for using them every day.
Video: American Academy of OphthalmologySLT Laser for Glaucoma
A gentle in-office laser that can lower eye pressure.
Video: American Academy of OphthalmologyLaser Peripheral Iridotomy: What to Expect
A preventive laser for eyes with narrow drainage angles.
Retina
Macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, and retinal emergencies. · 13 videos
Video: National Eye InstituteWhat Is Age-Related Macular Degeneration?
How AMD affects your central vision.
Video: Mayo ClinicDry vs. Wet Macular Degeneration
The difference between the two forms and why it matters for treatment.
Video: National Eye InstituteWhat Are Drusen?
The small deposits under the retina we watch for during your exam.
Video: American Academy of OphthalmologyWhat Are Eye Injections and Why Are They Needed?
How injection treatments help protect vision in wet AMD and diabetic eye disease.
Video: American Academy of OphthalmologyDiabetic Retinopathy
How diabetes affects the blood vessels in the back of the eye.
Video: National Eye InstituteDiabetic Macular Edema
Swelling in the center of the retina and how we treat it.
Video: American Academy of OphthalmologyFloaters & Flashes: When Should You Worry?
Which new floaters are normal and which need to be seen the same day.
Video: American Academy of OphthalmologyRetinal Tear
What a retinal tear is and why fast treatment matters.
Video: American Academy of OphthalmologyRetinal Detachment: Warning Signs
The symptoms that mean you should call us right away.
Macular Pucker / Epiretinal Membrane
Why straight lines can start to look wavy.
Video: American Academy of OphthalmologyMacular Hole
A small break in the center of the retina and how it is repaired.
Video: American Academy of OphthalmologyRetinal Vein Occlusion
A blockage in the retina's veins and the treatments that help.
Video: American Academy of OphthalmologyVitrectomy: What Is It?
The surgery used to repair many retinal conditions.
Dry Eye & Cornea
Burning, gritty, watery eyes and conditions of the front of the eye. · 9 videos
Video: American Academy of OphthalmologyWhat Is Dry Eye Disease?
Why eyes burn, sting, or feel gritty, and what you can do about it.
Video: Mayo ClinicWhy Can Dry Eyes Make Your Eyes Water?
The surprising reason dry eyes can cause tearing.
Video: Mayo ClinicMeibomian Gland Dysfunction
How the oil glands in your eyelids keep tears from evaporating.
Video: American Academy of OphthalmologyBlepharitis
Red, crusty, irritated eyelids and how to calm them down.
Video: American Academy of OphthalmologyDemodex & Eyelid Disease
Tiny mites on the lashes and how they are treated.
Video: Wills Eye HospitalCorneal Abrasion
What to do when you scratch the front of your eye.
Recurrent Corneal Erosion
Why some people wake up with eye pain months after an injury.
Video: National University HospitalPterygium
A growth on the white of the eye linked to sun exposure.
Video: Ohio State Wexner Medical CenterWhat Is Keratoconus?
When the cornea thins and bulges into a cone shape.
LASIK & Vision Correction
Life with less dependence on glasses and contacts. · 8 videos
Video: Froedtert & Medical College of WisconsinWhat Is LASIK?
How the laser reshapes the cornea to correct your vision.
Video: Froedtert & Medical College of WisconsinAm I a Candidate for LASIK?
The factors that decide whether LASIK is right for you.
Video: National Eye InstituteNearsightedness, Farsightedness & Astigmatism Explained
What your prescription numbers actually mean.
Video: Cleveland ClinicWhat Happens During a LASIK Workup?
The measurements we take before recommending vision correction.
Video: Cleveland ClinicDoes LASIK Hurt?
What you will feel during and after the procedure.
Video: American Academy of OphthalmologyLASIK Recovery: What to Expect
The first hours, days, and weeks after surgery.
LASIK vs. Glasses & Contacts
Comparing cost, convenience, and lifestyle over the long run.
Video: Mayo ClinicPresbyopia: Why Reading Vision Changes After 40
Why arms start getting too short for the menu, and your options.
Eyelids
Bumps, droops, and lids that turn in or out. · 5 videos
Video: Cleveland ClinicWhat Is a Chalazion?
A firm bump on the eyelid and how it is treated.
Video: Cleveland ClinicStye vs. Chalazion
How to tell the two apart and when to come in.
Video: Mayo ClinicDroopy Eyelids / Ptosis
When a drooping lid starts to block your vision.
Video: American Academy of OphthalmologyEctropion: Eyelid Turning Out
Causes, symptoms, and repair options.
Video: American Academy of OphthalmologyEntropion: Eyelid Turning In
When lashes rub against the eye and how we fix it.
Routine Eye Care
What happens at your exam and why it matters. · 6 videos
Video: National Eye InstituteWhy Dilated Eye Exams Matter
What we can see when your pupils are dilated.
What Is an OCT Scan?
The quick, painless scan that maps the layers of your retina.
What Does 20/20 Vision Actually Mean?
Decoding the numbers on the eye chart.
Video: National Eye InstituteWhy Your Prescription Changes
The normal reasons your glasses prescription shifts over time.
Video: American Academy of OphthalmologyWhy Diabetes Requires Regular Eye Exams
Catching diabetic eye disease early, before it affects your vision.
Video: American Academy of OphthalmologyFlashes, Floaters or a Curtain in Your Vision: When It's an Emergency
The warning signs that need same-day care.
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These videos and links are for general education only and are not a substitute for a personal eye exam or medical advice. Videos labeled with another organization’s name are produced by that organization and play from YouTube. Links marked ↗ open the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s EyeSmart site in a new tab. St. Michael’s Eye & Laser Institute is not responsible for third-party content. If you have sudden vision changes, call us or seek emergency care.
