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Cataracts

A cataract is a clouding of the natural lens, the part of the eye responsible for focusing light and producing clear, sharp images. They usually form in both eyes, though they typically manifest in one eye first. Symptoms include a loss of visual clarity and contrast between shapes and colors.

There are a variety of reasons why cataracts form, but some of the most common include, but are not limited to, injury and trauma, genetics, radiation exposure, advanced age, diabetes, and hypertension.

Since cataracts have a relatively wide range in severity, treatment is surgical and is reserved only when the cataracts have begun to interfere with everyday activities such as reading and driving.

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Diabetic Retinopathy

Those who suffer from long-term diabetes can suffer from diabetic retinopathy, a disease that affects the retina. It develops when new, fragile and/or irregular blood vessels develop in the back of the eye, and they eventually hemorrhage.

Diabetic retinopathy is a progressive disease, so symptoms increase and worsen over time. Hemorrhaging leaves small spots (specks of blood) in one’s field of vision; these can go away in a short time, though continual hemorrhaging will increase loss of vision. Surgery or corticosteroid injections are the usual treatments for diabetic retinopathy.

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Glaucoma

Glaucoma refers to a category of eye disorders often associated with a dangerous buildup of internal eye pressure (intraocular pressure, or IOP), which can damage the eye’s optic nerve that transmits visual information to the brain.

The biggest risk factor for glaucoma is ocular hypertension, although 35% of all glaucoma cases have normal ocular pressure. The elderly and those with a family history of glaucoma are also at high risk. Genetics play a large role in the development of glaucoma; those of African and Asian descent are at higher risk.

Glaucoma can be treated by medication, such as eye drops, or by surgery. Without treatment, glaucoma will lead to blindness.

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Macular Degeneration

Macular degeneration is an eye condition that typically affects the elderly. It affects the macula, which is the center of the visual field located in the retina. It causes blurry vision, and can sometimes lead to blindness.

Other symptoms of macular degeneration include trouble discerning colors, distorted vision, loss of contrast sensitivity and reduced recovery after exposure to bright light.

Treatment for macular degeneration can include photodynamic therapy, laser treatment, surgery, and vitamin and mineral supplements.

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Astigmatism

Astigmatism is a vision condition that causes blurred vision due either to the irregular shape of the cornea, the clear front cover of the eye, or sometimes the curvature of the lens inside the eye.

An irregular shaped cornea or lens prevents light from focusing properly on the retina, the light sensitive surface at the back of the eye. As a result, vision becomes blurred at any distance. Astigmatism is usually present at birth. The cause is unknown.

Glasses, contacts, and surgery are all methods of treatment for astigmatism.

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Hyperopia/Farsightedness

Farsightedness, or hyperopia as it is medically termed, is a vision condition in which distant objects are usually seen clearly, but close ones do not come into proper focus. Farsightedness occurs if your eyeball is too short or the cornea has too little curvature, so light entering your eye is not focused correctly.

Farsightedness tends to run in families and is usually present at birth. Symptoms include eyestrain, and corresponding eye ache and headache. Squinting to see more clearly is also a symptom.

Glasses, contacts, and surgery are all treatment options for farsightedness.

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Presbyopia

Presbyopia is a vision condition in which the crystalline lens of your eye loses its flexibility, which makes it difficult for you to focus on close objects. It is a progressive disease that is brought on by aging.

A common symptom is blurred vision at what would be a normal reading distance. Eyestrain brings about corresponding eye ache and headache, especially after reading or any other work that is close up.

Glasses, contacts, and surgery are treatment options for presbyopia.

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Computer Vision Syndrome

Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) is the complex of eye and vision problems related to work, which are experienced during or related to computer use. CVS is characterized by visual symptoms that result from interaction with a computer display or its environment.

Symptoms include neck pain, eyestrain, difficulty re-focusing, headaches, and dry eyes. Treatment includes eye drops and mild prescription glasses.

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Myopia/Nearsightedness

Nearsightedness, or myopia, is a vision condition in which close objects are seen clearly, but objects farther away appear blurred. Nearsightedness occurs if the eyeball is too long or the cornea, the clear front cover of the eye, has too much curvature. As a result, the light entering the eye isn’t focused correctly and distant objects look blurred.

Nearsightedness, like farsightedness, tends to run in families, although nearsightedness typically advances in childhood and adolescence. Symptoms include eyestrain, and corresponding eye ache and headache. Squinting to see more clearly is also a symptom.

Glasses, contacts, and surgery are all treatment options for nearsightedness.

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