A sudden blurred vision or red eyes may be the beginning of a serious eye problem. Do not neglect these symptoms as they may potentially damage your vision in the long run if it is not dealt with properly.
Seek professional help from an eye specialist today if you encounter the following eye problems:
Macular Degeneration
Macular Degeneration is an eye disease that may get worse overtime. It is caused by the deterioration of the central portion of the retina, which records what we see and send the information from our eyes to the brain.
It is the leading cause of vision loss which have the following symptoms:
- Blurred central vision
- Partial vision loss
- Difficulty seeing in dim light
Cataract
This is one of the most common eye problems. It is the formation of cloudy areas in the eye lens which worsens your vision. Clouded vision can cause you to face difficulty in reading and driving at night.
Below are the symptoms of cataract:
- Cloudy or dim vision
- Difficulty seeing at night
- Difficulty seeing through light and glare
- Faded view of lights
Glaucoma
This is an eye condition that damages the optic nerve, which is vital for a good vision. It is usually caused by placing high pressure on your eyes. If worsen, it can cause permanent vision loss.
Look for an eye specialist to get treated if you encounter the following symptoms:
- Redness of eyes
- Blurred vision
- Extreme pain in eyes along with nausea and vomiting
Conjunctivitis
This is a very common eye problem which is also known as pinkeye. It is due to an inflammation of the conjunctiva. When you start to see the following symptoms, stop using your contact lens which will place further pressure on your eyes.
The symptoms include:
- Itchy and burning eyes
- Thick yellowish discharge
- Excessive tearing
- Red-eye
Diabetic Retinopathy
This is a diabetes complication that affects the eyes. It’s caused by damage to blood vessels of the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. Initially, it may only cause mild vision problems so do not neglect these symptoms when you encounter them. Get your eyes checked by an eye specialist and be treated early.
The symptoms are as follow:
- Dark spots or strings floating through your vision
- Impaired color recognition
- Fluctuating vision
- Blurred vision
These are the five common eye problems that people around the world encounter. If you have encountered any of the symptoms, do not neglect them. Arrange an appointment with your eye specialist, get it checked to receive early treatment.
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