👓 Astigmatism Astigmatism is a common vision condition caused by an irregularly shaped cornea or sometimes the lens inside the eye, leading to blurred or distorted vision at all distances. ⚙️ Cause 📋 Symptoms 🩺 Diagnosis 💊 Treatment ⚠️ Complications 🛡️ Prevention & Management
👓 Hyperopia (Farsightedness) – Overview Hyperopia is a common vision condition where near objects appear blurry, while distant objects may be seen more clearly. ⚙️ Cause 📋 Symptoms 🩺 Diagnosis 💊 Treatment ⚠️ Complications 🛡️ Prevention & Management
👓 Myopia (Nearsightedness) – Overview Myopia is a common vision condition where distant objects appear blurry, but close objects can be seen clearly. ⚙️ Cause 📋 Symptoms 🩺 Diagnosis 💊 Treatment ⚠️ Complications 🛡️ Prevention & Management
👁️ Uveitis – Overview Uveitis is inflammation of the uvea, the middle layer of the eye that includes the iris, ciliary body, and choroid. It can cause eye pain, redness, and vision problems, and may lead to serious complications if untreated. ⚙️ Types of Uveitis Type Description Anterior uveitis (iritis) Most common; affects the front
👁️ Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) – Overview Conjunctivitis is inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva, the thin, transparent membrane covering the white part of the eye and inside of the eyelids. It causes redness, irritation, and discharge. ⚙️ Types of Conjunctivitis Type Cause Features Viral conjunctivitis Usually caused by adenoviruses Watery discharge, contagious, often with cold
👁️ Dry Eye Syndrome – Overview Dry Eye Syndrome (also called Dry Eye Disease) occurs when your eyes don’t produce enough tears or the tears evaporate too quickly, leading to eye discomfort and vision problems. ⚙️ Causes 📋 Symptoms 🩺 Diagnosis 💊 Treatment 🛡️ Prevention
👁️ Diabetic Retinopathy – Overview Diabetic retinopathy is a diabetes-related eye disease where high blood sugar levels damage the blood vessels in the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. It’s a leading cause of vision loss and blindness in adults. ⚙️ Stages of Diabetic Retinopathy Stage Description Non-Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy (NPDR)
👁️ AMD (Age-Related Macular Degeneration) – Overview AMD is a common eye condition and a leading cause of vision loss in people over 50. It affects the macula, the central part of the retina responsible for sharp, detailed vision needed for activities like reading and driving. ⚙️ Types of AMD Type Description Dry AMD (Atrophic)
👁️ Glaucoma – Overview Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve, often caused by increased pressure inside the eye (intraocular pressure). It can lead to gradual vision loss and blindness if untreated. ⚙️ Types of Glaucoma Type Description Open-angle glaucoma Most common type; slow clogging of drainage canals, gradual pressure
👁️ Cataracts – Overview A cataract is the clouding of the normally clear lens inside the eye, leading to blurry vision and difficulty seeing clearly. ⚙️ Causes of Cataracts 📋 Symptoms 🩺 Diagnosis 💊 Treatment ⚠️ Complications 🛡️ Prevention
