What are some common eye conditions?
Common Eye Disorders and Diseases
- Refractive Errors.
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration.
- Cataract.
- Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Glaucoma.
- Amblyopia.
- Strabismus.
What causes keratoconjunctivitis?
Keratoconjunctivitis is a group of inflammatory eye conditions involving the cornea and the conjunctiva. Allergies, viruses, and bacteria are among the causes. Some types are associated with congenital or autoimmune disorders. There are steps you can take to relieve symptoms.
What are the three most common vision problems?
Most people who start needing glasses or contacts while they’re young have at least one of three common vision problems: myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism.
What is the common name for keratoconjunctivitis?
Dry eye disease (DED), also known as dry eye syndrome (DES), keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS), and keratitis sicca, is a multifactorial disease of the ocular surface due to a loss of homeostasis of the tear film.
How can you tell the difference between a pterygium and a pinguecula?
A pinguecula is a raised yellowish white growth next to, but not overlapping, the cornea. This growth can be unsightly, but it typically does not cause any significant problems and does not need to be removed. A pterygium is a fleshy growth of the conjunctiva that spreads across onto the cornea.
How can pinguecula be prevented?
Prevention. The best methods to prevent a pinguecula is protect the eye from ultraviolet radiation by wearing certified wrap-around sunglasses and brimmed hats while outdoors. Some prescription glasses also have lenses capable of protecting the eyes from ultraviolet rays.
What causes the two most common eye conditions?
Having high internal eye pressure (intraocular pressure)
What is the most common eye problem?
Refractive Errors. Refractive errors,including nearsightedness,farsightedness and astigmatism,are the most common causes of vision loss.
What are the common eye diseases?
Common eye problems include: Refractive errors. Cataracts – clouded lenses. Optic nerve disorders, including glaucoma. Retinal disorders – problems with the nerve layer at the back of the eye. Macular degeneration – a disease that destroys sharp, central vision. Diabetic eye problems.
What is the worst eye disease?
Wet Macular Degeneration. This is a less common type,but a more serious one.