We have been making health-related videos and have earlier discuss how we can protect our eyes from TV and mobile radiation. Through this second article in the series, we tell you about 5 common eye diseases and eyesight problems, that occur after 40 years of age. If they are detected at an early stage, then they can be cured or treated successfully.
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5 Common Eye Diseases:
1. Presbyopia
It is the normal loss of near-focusing ability that occurs with age. One of the most common eye diseases that causes trouble seeing small print, reading books, working on computers or reading text messages.
In this type of vision problem, the eye’s lens stiffens with age hence, it focuses less when viewing something up close. The age-related process causes this common eye disease. This differs from near or farsightedness. It stems from a gradual thickening and loss of flexibility of the natural lens of the eye. Eyeglasses with the progressive lens are the most popular solution of these common eye diseases.
2. Cataract
This is the second most common eye diseases. It is clouding of the otherwise normally clear lens of the eye, like looking through a frosty or fogged up window. It gradually interferes with your vision. In initial stages, proper eyeglasses can help you deal with cataract.
Most importantly, if an impaired vision interferes with your usual activities, you might need surgery. Fortunately, it is a safe and effective procedure as the success rate of this surgery is exceptionally high. If you find a problem in seeing through your glasses and your glass number keeps changing, visiting a doctor for surgery is important.
3. Diabetic Retinopathy
People with diabetes can have a common eye disease called diabetic retinopathy. It is caused by damage of the blood vessels of the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye (retina).
If not treated at an early stage, it can cause blindness. This condition can develop in anyone who has Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. The longer you have diabetes or less controlled blood sugar, you are more likely to have this eye complication.
If your vision changes suddenly or becomes blurry, spotty or hazy, see your doctor immediately. Time to time medical checkup and diagnosis is necessary for diabetes patients.
4. Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a disease that affects peripheral vision. This can damage the optic nerve. Damage results in irreversible and progressive vision loss. It is mostly asymptomatic, in other words, it is in an acute form.
More importantly, it causes pain in the eyes and red puffy eyes. There is less visibility like you are seeing through a pipe. A regular checkup can warn you of this disease.
5. Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
It is the leading cause of vision loss affecting many. Currently, it is a dangerous and incurable common eye disease. It is deterioration of the macula which is a small central area of the retina of the eye that controls visual activity. Blurred or reduced central vision could be the sign of macular degeneration. A complete eye exam is a must if you come across this condition. Treatments are available that may help slow disease progression and preserve existing vision.
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