The following is a list of common eye conditions. For information about cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy please see Eye Diseases. Red, swollen eyelids and crusty debris at the base of your eyelashes are signs you may have blepharitis. Also called nearsightedness, myopia is a very common vision problem, affecting up to one-third of the U.S. population. This acute and contagious form of conjunctivitis is particularly common among preschoolers and school-age children.