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Keratoconus
Progressive Eye Condition – Keratoconus causes the cornea to thin and bulge into a cone shape, leading to distorted vision.
Symptoms – Blurred vision, sensitivity to light, frequent prescription changes, and difficulty seeing at night.
Causes & Risk Factors – Linked to genetics, excessive eye rubbing, and certain medical conditions like allergies or asthma.
Early Detection is Key – Regular eye exams help diagnose keratoconus early, improving treatment effectiveness and preserving vision.
Myopia
What It Is – Myopia (nearsightedness) is a common vision condition where distant objects appear blurry while close objects remain clear.
Causes – Often hereditary, it occurs when the eyeball is too long or the cornea is too curved, causing light to focus incorrectly on the retina.
Symptoms – Blurry distance vision, squinting, eye strain, and headaches, especially when looking at far objects.
Prevention & Management – Spending time outdoors, reducing screen time, and regular eye checkups can help slow myopia progression.
Dry Eyes
What It Is – Dry eye syndrome occurs when the eyes don’t produce enough tears or when tears evaporate too quickly, leading to discomfort.
Causes – Aging, prolonged screen use, environmental factors, contact lenses, certain medications, and medical conditions like diabetes or autoimmune diseases.
Symptoms – Burning, itching, redness, blurred vision, sensitivity to light, and a gritty sensation in the eyes.
Prevention & Management – Stay hydrated, take screen breaks, blink frequently, use a humidifier, and wear protective eyewear in dry or windy conditions.
Retinal Occulsions
What They Are – Retinal occlusions occur when blood vessels in the retina become blocked, leading to vision problems and potential vision loss.
Types – The two main types are retinal artery occlusion (RAO) and retinal vein occlusion (RVO), each with distinct symptoms and causes.
Causes – Common causes include atherosclerosis, blood clots, high blood pressure, diabetes, and other cardiovascular conditions.
Symptoms – Sudden vision loss or blurriness in one eye, sometimes with visible distortion or a "shadow" in the field of vision.
Uveitis
What It Is – Uveitis is inflammation of the uvea, the middle layer of the eye, which can affect vision if left untreated.
Causes – It can result from autoimmune diseases, infections, eye injuries, or be idiopathic (unknown cause). Conditions like arthritis and tuberculosis may also contribute.
Symptoms – Pain, redness, blurred vision, light sensitivity, and floaters in the field of vision.
Prevention & Management – Regular eye checkups, controlling underlying conditions, and prompt treatment can help prevent complications like permanent vision loss.
Fuchs’ Dystrophy
What It Is – Fuchs’ dystrophy is a progressive eye condition where the corneal endothelial cells gradually deteriorate, leading to vision impairment.
Causes – It is typically hereditary, though the exact cause of cell degeneration is not fully understood. It is more common in women and people over 50.
Symptoms – Blurry or cloudy vision, especially in the morning, glare, halos around lights, and eye discomfort.
Progression – In the early stages, it may cause minimal symptoms, but over time, the cornea becomes less able to retain moisture, leading to more severe vision loss.
Retinitis Pigmentosa
What It Is – Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a group of inherited eye diseases that cause progressive degeneration of the retina, leading to vision loss.
Causes – RP is typically inherited in an autosomal recessive, autosomal dominant, or X-linked pattern. Genetic mutations affect the retinal cells, particularly the photoreceptors.
Symptoms – Early symptoms include night blindness, difficulty seeing in low-light conditions, and a gradual loss of peripheral vision (tunnel vision).
Progression – RP progresses slowly, and central vision often remains intact until later stages, though vision loss can vary greatly between individuals.
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
What It Is – Central serous chorioretinopathy is a condition where fluid builds up under the retina, leading to vision distortion and blurriness, often affecting central vision.
Causes – The exact cause is unclear, but stress, corticosteroid use, and certain health conditions (like high blood pressure or pregnancy) are risk factors.
Symptoms – Symptoms include blurred or distorted central vision, seeing a dark spot in the center of vision, and colors appearing washed out.
Risk Factors – CSC is more common in men aged 20-50, particularly those with high stress levels or taking corticosteroid medications.
Presbyopia
What It Is – Presbyopia is an age-related condition where the eye’s lens loses flexibility, making it difficult to focus on close objects.
Causes – As people age, the lens becomes harder and less able to change shape, impairing the eye’s ability to focus on near tasks.
Symptoms – Blurry vision when reading or doing close-up work, needing to hold reading materials farther away, and eye strain or headaches.
Risk Factors – Presbyopia typically begins around age 40 and affects everyone to some degree as part of the natural aging process.
Diabetic Retinopathy
What It Is – Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes that affects the blood vessels in the retina, potentially leading to vision loss if untreated.
Causes – High blood sugar levels damage the small blood vessels in the retina over time, leading to leakage, bleeding, and swelling.
Symptoms – Early stages often have no symptoms, but later signs include blurry vision, floaters, and difficulty seeing at night.
Risk Factors – Poorly controlled blood sugar, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, and long-term diabetes increase the risk of developing diabetic retinopathy.
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