Common Eye Diseases

cataracts cause

clouding of the lens inside the eye

cataracts symptoms

blurry or hazy vision

cataracts treatment

surgery

Glaucoma what is

a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, often associated with elevated intraocular pressure.

glaucoma symptoms

Loss of side (peripheral) vision, blind spots, blindness. often no early symptomscan include headaches and eye pain.

glaucoma treatment

Medicine (usually eye drops), laser treatment, surgery

age related macular degeneration what is

damages the macula, central part of the retina

age related macular degeneration symptoms

loss of central vision

age related macular degeneration treatment

includes anti-VEGF injections, photodynamic therapy, and nutritional supplements.

Diabetic Retinopathy what is

damage to the blood vessels in the retina, caused by diabetes. potentially leads to blindness.

Diabetic Retinopathy symptoms

Early: none

Later: blurry vision, floating spots in vision, blindness

Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment

injections, laser treatment, surgery

Retinal Detachment what is

a condition where the retina separates from the back of the eye. Caused by several factors, including aging, eye injury, and certain eye diseases

Retinal Detachment symptoms

a sudden increase in floaters, flashes of light, a shadow over your field of vision

Retinal Detachment Treatment

laser treatment, surgery