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Small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) is a newer type of refractive surgery. With this outpatient procedure, a laser is used to create a disc of corneal tissue. The disc is removed to reshape your cornea and improve how light rays are focused in the eye. SMILE is FDA-approved to treat mild nearsightedness

Smoking tobacco (cigarettes, cigars or pipes) can make eye problems worse. Glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration and dry eye are some of these problems. Also, a baby’s eyes can be affected if the mother smokes during pregnancy. Quitting smoking can help save your vision.

Stargardt disease is an inherited eye disease. It is a form of juvenile macular dystrophy that develops in children, teenagers and young adults. The disease causes blurry central vision, and makes colors appear less bright. While Stargardt disease cannot be treated and cured currently, there are several

Corticosteroid medicines are often known as steroids. They treat inflammation affecting the eye. They reduce swelling, pain, and redness. Your ophthalmologist uses corticosteroid tablets to treat conditions like uveitis, Graves’ disease, and giant cell arteritis. Drug interactions with steroids can

Stickler syndrome is a genetic disorder that causes joint, hearing, and vision problems. Children with Stickler syndrome can develop many eye problems at an early age. These problems include severe nearsightedness, cataracts, glaucoma and retinal detachment. See an ophthalmologist immediately if someone

Strabismus is when the eyeballs are not lined up properly and they point in different directions. Strabismus affects vision, since both eyes must aim at the same spot together to see properly. It is very important for infants and children with strabismus to be treated. This is because a child with strabismus

A stye (hordeolum) is a small, painful bump at the base of your eyelash or under the eyelid. It often causes the eyelid to swell. A chalazion is a larger red lump on the eyelid. A chalazion is not usually very painful, and it usually doesn’t cause the entire eyelid to swell. Treatments range from warm

Subconjunctival hemorrhage is a blood spot on the white of your eye. It looks serious, but it is usually harmless. Subconjunctival hemorrhage is caused by a broken blood vessel in the eye, which often happens when coughing, sneezing or straining leads to a quick rise in blood pressure. Trauma to the