Macular
Degeneration/ Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
AMD is a degenerative condition
of the macula, which is the part of the retina responsible
for the sharp, central vision needed to read or drive. Because
AMD affects the macula, central vision loss may occur.
Colour Blindness
Colour blindness is not a form of blindness at all,
but a deficiency in the way you see colour. With this vision
problem, you have difficulty distinguishing certain colours,
such as red and green or blue and yellow. Red-green colour
deficiency is the most common form of colour blindness; a
less common form is blue-yellow colour deficiency.
Cataracts and Cataract
Surgery
A cataract is a clouding of the eye's natural lens,
which lies behind the iris and the pupil. The lens is mostly
made of water and protein. The protein is arranged in a precise
way that keeps the lens clear and lets light pass through
it. But as we age, some of the protein may clump together
and start to cloud a small area of the lens. This is a cataract,
and over time, it may grow larger and cloud more of the lens,
making it harder to see.
Amblyopia (Lazy
Eye)
Amblyopia, also known as lazy eye, is a vision problem
that affects just two to three percent of the population,
but if left uncorrected, it can have a very big impact on
their lives. Central vision does not develop properly, usually
in one eye, which is called amblyopic. A related condition,
strabismus, sometimes causes Amblyopia.
Conjunctivitis (Pink
Eye)
The conjunctiva is the thin, clear membrane over
the white part of the eye; it also lines the eyelids. Inflammation
of this membrane is called conjunctivitis. Its common name,
pink eye, can refer to all forms of conjunctivitis, or just
to its contagious forms.
Glaucoma
Your eye has pressure just like your blood, and when
this intra ocular pressure (IOP) increases to dangerous levels,
it damages the optic nerve. This can result in decreased peripheral
vision and, eventually, blindness. Glaucoma is similar to
ocular hypertension but with accompanying optic nerve damage
and vision loss.
Ptosis
Ptosis refers to the drooping of an eyelid, and affects
only the upper eyelid of one or both eyes. The droop may be
barely noticeable, or the lid can descend over the entire
pupil. Ptosis can occur in both children and adults, but happens
most often due to aging.
Styes
A stye (also spelled "sty") develops when
a gland at the edge of the eyelid becomes infected. Resembling
a pimple on the eyelid, a stye can grow on the inside or outside
of the lid. Styes are not harmful to vision, and they can
occur at any age.
Retinal Detachment
A retinal detachment is a serious and sight-threatening
event, occurring when the retina becomes separated from its
underlying supportive tissue. The retina cannot function when
these layers are detached, and unless it is reattached soon,
permanent vision loss may result.
Source: http://www.allaboutvision.com/
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