Common Eye Conditions & Diseases

Hyperopia (Farsighted)

• a condition in which the eyes must exert extra focussing effort to see objects clearly, especially at close distances
• can cause fatigue, blurred vision, headaches, lack of concentration ad crossed eyes
• occurs when the length of the eyeball is shorter than average

Myopia (Nearsighted)

• a condition in which near objects are seen clearly however distant objects appear blurred
• occurs when the eyeball is longer than average

Astigmatism

• a condition in which objects appear distorted or blurred, both at distance and near
• can cause headaches, eyestrain and a head turn to one side
• occurs when the cornea (front surface of the eye) is not evenly curved and is more oval than round

Presbyopia

• a natural aging process that results in difficulty focussing on objects up close
• typically begins around age 40
• common symptoms are blurred vision, eye fatigue and headaches when attempting to do close work

Cataracts

• a clouding of the natural crystalline lens
• typically occurs after age 60
• common symptoms are blurred vision, film over the eyes, glare and light sensitivities

Glaucoma

• progressive optic nerve damage and vision loss usually due to an increase in pressure in the eyeball
• most often there are no signs or symptoms

Macular Degeneration

• the leading cause of blindness in people over the age of 65
• an age related degeneration of a delicate part of the retina, the macula
• symptoms are blurring or distortion of central vision

Dry Eye Syndrome (Ocular Surface Disease)

• an imbalance in the three layered tear film
• symptoms can be burning, tearing, redness, foreign body sensation and light sensitivity