Eye Conditions & Vision Problems
Do you have inquiries regarding an eye condition or vision issue?
Common eye issues and vision challenges include refractive errors (such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and presbyopia), cataracts, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy.
Common Eye Issues and Vision Challenges:
Refractive Errors:
- Myopia (Nearsightedness): Trouble seeing objects that are far away.
- Hyperopia (farsightedness): difficulty seeing things that are close.
- Astigmatism: Blurry vision at all distances due to an irregular cornea shape.
- Presbyopia: Age-related difficulty in focusing on nearby objects.
Cataracts
- Clouding of the eye's lens, resulting in blurry or hazy vision.
Glaucoma
- Damage to the optic nerve, often from increased eye pressure, which can lead to vision loss.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
- Damage to the macula, the central part of the retina, causing blurred or distorted central vision.
Diabetic Retinopathy
- Damage to the retina's blood vessels, a common diabetes complication that may result in vision loss.
Other Conditions:
- Amblyopia (Lazy Eye): Reduced vision in one eye, often due to differing vision between the eyes.
- Strabismus (Crossed Eyes): Misalignment of the eyes, which can cause double vision.
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye): Inflammation of the conjunctiva, the clear membrane covering the eye's surface and eyelids.
- Dry Eye: Inadequate tear production, leading to dryness and irritation.
- Retinal Detachment: Separation of the retina from the back of the eye, which can cause vision loss.
When to Seek Medical Attention:
- Sudden changes in vision.
- Eye pain or discomfort.
- Loss of vision or double vision.
- Seeing floaters, flashes of light, or halos around lights.
- Severe headaches, nausea, or vomiting.
- Numbness or weakness on one side of the body.
- Confusion, dizziness, or difficulty speaking.