TOP 10 EYE RELATED PROBLEMSTOP 10 EYE RELATED PROBLEMS

1. Presbyopia1. Presbyopia

• Loss of the ability to clearly see close objects or small print.

• You may not notice any change until after age 40.

• Presbyopia is often corrected with reading glasses.

2. Floaters2. Floaters

These are tiny spots or specks that float across the field of vision, noticed in a lighted environment. If you notice a sudden change in the type or number of spots or flashes you see, visit your eye doctor as soon as possible.

3. Dry eyes3. Dry eyes

• This condition develops when tear glands cannot make enough tears or produce poor quality tears.

• Surgery may be needed in more serious cases of dry eyes.

4. Tearing4. Tearing

• Having too many tears can come from being sensitive to light, wind, or temperature changes.

• Tearing may also mean that you have a more serious problem, such as an eye infection or a blocked tear duct.

5. Cataracts5. Cataracts

• Cataracts are cloudy areas that cover part of or the entire lens.

• Cataracts often form slowly, causing no pain, redness or tearing in the eye.

• Some stay small do not alter eyesight. If they become large or thick, can usually be removed by surgery.

6. Glaucoma6. Glaucoma

• It occurs when the normal flow of the watery fluid between the cornea and the lens of the eye is blocked.

• This can lead to permanent vision loss. Glaucoma is less commonly caused by other factors such as injury, or eye infection.

• Because most people with glaucoma have no early symptoms or pain.

7. Retinal disorders7. Retinal disorders

• Retinal disorders interrupt this transfer of images.

• Early diagnosis and treatment of these conditions is important to maintain vision.

8. Conjunctivitis8. Conjunctivitis

• Here the tissue that lines the eyelids and covers the cornea becomes inflamed.

• Sometimes called “pink eye” or “red eye." It can cause redness, itching, burning & tearing.

• Conjunctivitis occurs in all age groups and can be caused by infection, exposure or allergies.

9. Corneal diseases9. Corneal diseases

• Cornea helps to focus light that enters the eye.• Disease, infection, injury, and exposure to toxic

agents can damage the cornea causing eye redness, watery eyes or a halo effect.

• Treatments include making adjustments to the eyeglass prescription, using medicated eye drops, or having surgery.

10. Eyelid problems10. Eyelid problems

• The eyelids protect the eye, distribute tears, & limit the amount of light entering the eye.

• Pain, itching, tearing, & sensitivity to light are common symptoms of eyelid problems.

• Other problems may include drooping eyelids, blinking spasms.

• Eyelid problems often can be treated with medication or surgery.

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