Serious eye conditions are unfortunately more common than many people realize. Common eye conditions such as dry eyes, cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration are serious and can cause damage or blindness if not addressed. Because we hear of these conditions so often, they can be normalized but they are still a sign of poor ocular health and it is important to be aware of what they are and if you are at risk.
Cataracts are one of the most common causes of vision loss for those over the age of forty.
Days spent on computers, artificial lighting and other aggravations such as allergies may all contribute to dry eye syndrome caused by lack of sufficient moisture and lubrication on the eye’s surface.
Since diabetics experience high levels of blood sugar affecting the blood vessels, it can affect the retina which is supplied by a vast structure of blood vessels.
Glaucoma is a condition that causes damage to the optic nerve usually from a higher than normal pressure in the eye, though there are types of glaucoma with normal ocular pressure (normal tension glaucoma).