Eye Conditions

Browse eye conditions and find practical information to help you understand each one.

• Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

  AMD affects central vision by damaging the macula, making detailed tasks like reading and face recognition harder.

• Cataracts

  A cataract is clouding of the eye's natural lens, causing gradually reduced and often blurry vision.

• Diabetic Retinopathy

  A diabetes-related eye condition where high blood sugar damages the retina's blood vessels and can threaten vision.

• Dry Eye Disease

  Dry eye disease happens when tears do not provide enough lubrication, leading to discomfort and fluctuating vision.

• Glaucoma

  Glaucoma is a group of conditions that damage the optic nerve, often linked to raised eye pressure, and can cause permanent vision loss.

• Keratitis

  Inflammation of the cornea that can cause pain, redness, and blurred vision, often needing prompt treatment.

• Retinal Detachment

  A serious emergency where the retina pulls away from the back of the eye and needs urgent treatment.

• Retinitis Pigmentosa

  Retinitis pigmentosa is an inherited retinal condition that causes progressive vision loss, typically starting with night and peripheral vision.

• Uveitis

  Uveitis is inflammation inside the eye that can develop quickly and may lead to vision loss without treatment.