Conditions treated by Lori McStoots, OD in Birmingham, AL
Dry Eye
An eye condition resulting from inadequate production of tears which may cause reduced visual acuity; also called [ keratoconjunctivitis sic'ca ] It is one of the most common problems treated by eye care professionals. Hot, arid climates, air conditioning, certain medicines and irritants such as cigarette smoke can all increase dryness of the ey...
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Myopia
Commonly referred to as “nearsighted. A condition where distant objects appear less clearly and those objects up close are seen clearly.
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Astigmatism
A vision condition that causes blurred vision due to an irregular curvature of the cornea, the crystalline lens, or the eye itself. An irregular shaped cornea or lens prevents light from focusing properly on the retina, the light sensitive surface at the back of the eye. As a result, vision becomes blurred at any distance.
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Cataracts
A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye that can impair vision. More than half of all Americans age 65 and older have cataracts. In a normal eye, the crystalline lens is almost transparent, however age, injury or disease can cause the lens to eventually lose its clarity. When the lens becomes 'opaque,' it is called a cataract. Treatable ...
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