Common eye conditions
Common Eye Conditions & Treatments
You know how much you value your sight and eyes. Here is information on the most common causes of vision loss that threaten adults as well as information on other common conditions and some tips that could save not just your sight but your life. Check back frequently as we’ll be adding more valuable information on your eyes in the future.
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CATARACTS
Inside the eye is a lens which can change in shape to bring your vision into focus and allow you to see clearly at both distance and near. As we grow older the lens changes and the once clear lens may gradually become cloudy which reduces the sharpness, clarity . . .
GLAUCOMA
Glaucoma occurs when the optic nerve is progressively damaged by pressure within the eye. While glaucoma can affect patients of any age, it is much more common in older adults. Typically, glaucoma causes painless, gradual loss of peripheral vision and . . .
AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION (ARMD)
ARMD is the most common cause of vision loss in the United States. Eleven million people in the United States have some form of ARMD and that number is predicted to double by 2050. Age is a strong risk factor for ARMD . . .
DIABETIC RETINOPATHY AND MACULAR EDEMA
Diabetic retinopathy and macular edema are vision threatening complications of diabetes. Diabetic retinopathy generally develops and worsens in an orderly progression. Early detection allows treatment which can prevent . . .
Lesions of the eyelids
The eyelids can be affected by many different conditions ranging from common styes to skin cancers. Identifying which lumps and bumps on the eyelids are a minor problem vs. which are a major problem can be difficult and the consequences can be . . .
DRY EYE
Dry eye is most commonly a result of not producing enough tears. This occurs frequently in older patients, especially women after menopause. Dry eye can be a side effect of some medications and can also be associated with other medical problems including . . .