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Glaucoma

The eye disorder known as glaucoma harms the optic nerve in your eye and frequently worsens over time. Usually, fluid accumulation in the eye that raises intraocular pressure—the total pressure inside the eye—causes damage to the optic nerve. Since your optic nerve transmits images to your brain, it's critical to understand that injury to this nerve can have serious consequences, including permanent vision loss or even complete blindness. It's also crucial to remember that not everyone who develops glaucoma experiences elevated intraocular pressure. Undoubtedly, glaucoma runs in families. It is advisable to educate yourself on glaucoma if you think you might be at risk. 


It's crucial to contact a glaucoma expert or doctor if your eye doctor notices any warning symptoms, such as high pressure. This will help to preserve your eyesight as you age. Even with surgery, glaucoma cannot be cured, so vision loss cannot be restored. The American Academy of Ophthalmology states that glaucoma is the most common cause of permanent blindness in adults over 60. Every year, if you are over 40 and have a family history of glaucoma, you should visit an eye doctor for a comprehensive examination of your eyes.

The eye disorder known as glaucoma harms the optic nerve in your eye and frequently worsens over time.

Cataract

Cataract is a very common condition that can cause blurred or distorted vision as the natural lens of the eye becomes clouded

Cataract is a very common condition that can cause blurred or distorted vision as the natural lens of the eye becomes clouded. The eye's lens sits just behind the colored iris of the eye. At birth, a person's lens is clear. However, after a while, protein builds within the lens. A cataract also causes the clear lens to slowly change to a yellowish-brownish color which may add a brownish tint to your vision.

 

Patients with cataracts may notice any of the following signs:

  • Vision is foggy, cloudy or blurry

  • Colors appear faded, dull or brownish

  • Trouble identifying blues and purples

  • Difficulty seeing at night or in low light

  • Sensitivity to light and glare

  • Seeing halos around lights

  • Frequent eyeglasses prescription changes


Besides developing as a result of aging, cataracts can form from trauma or birth.

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Traumatic Cataract:  This is the result of trauma or blunt force. The lens can be either partially or completely displaced or ruptured. This can contribute contributing to other eye issues as well.  

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Congenital cataract:  Some people are born with a cataract. Diabetes, trauma, infection or other issues can cause congenital cataracts. A cataract surgeon decides if the cataract needs to be removed depending on its location, density and the patient's vision. Sometimes, these cataracts are so small that they do not affect vision and do not require removal.

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Currently, there is not a way to prevent cataracts, however, you can reduce your risk:

  • Quit smoking

  • Wear sunglasses

  • Maintain a healthy weight

  • Choose a healthy, balanced diet

Manage health problems such as diabetes and glaucoma

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Early detection and treatment for many eye diseases increases the chance of saving your eyesight!

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