Ocular Disorders

Myopia

nearsightedness, Larger than normal eyeball, Genetic component

Hyperopia

Farsightedness, Smaller than normal eyeball, Genetic component, increased age

Presbyopia

Normal part of aging, Loss of lens elasticity, Creates focus issues, Reading glasses

Vision loss associated with opioid use/abuse

Endogenous endophthalmitis: Red and painful eye, Photophobia, Floaters, Reduced vision,1/3 cases bilateral involvement

Diagnosis of Endogenous endophthalmitis

white infiltrate upon inspection

Cataracts

Caused by increased proteins in the lens

Glaucoma

Damage to the optic nerve resulting in loss of vision, Leading cause of blindness in the world

Macular degeneration

Dry: Light-sensitive cells in macula break down

Wet: Abnormal blood vessels behind retina start to grow under macula

Macular degeneration clinical manifestations

• Straight lines that appear distorted

• Absent or distorted central vision

• Dark, blurry areas or whiteout on center vision

• Diminished or changed color perception