Eyes & Visual System
Your window to the world - the complex system that allows you to see
Common Health Issues
Myopia (Nearsightedness)
Can see close objects clearly but distant objects appear blu...
Eye shape
Blurry distant vision when looking at fa...
Wear corrective lenses
Hyperopia (Farsightedness)
Can see distant objects clearly but close objects appear blu...
Eye shape
Blurry close vision when reading or doin...
Wear corrective lenses
Astigmatism
Irregularly shaped cornea causing distorted vision at all di...
Genetics
Blurry or distorted vision at all distan...
Wear corrective lenses
Presbyopia
Age-related difficulty focusing on close objects. It's like...
Natural aging process
Difficulty reading small print
Use reading glasses
Cataracts
Clouding of the eye's natural lens, making vision blurry and...
Aging
Cloudy or blurry vision
Wear sunglasses
Glaucoma
Increased pressure in the eye damaging the optic nerve, ofte...
High eye pressure
Gradual loss of peripheral vision
Regular eye exams
Macular Degeneration
Deterioration of the central part of the retina (macula), af...
Aging
Blurry or distorted central vision
Don't smoke
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetes-related damage to blood vessels in the retina, whic...
Poor blood sugar control
Blurry vision
Control blood sugar
Dry Eye Syndrome
Eyes don't produce enough tears or tears evaporate too quick...
Aging
Dryness and irritation
Use artificial tears
Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
Inflammation of the conjunctiva (clear tissue covering the w...
Viruses
Redness in one or both eyes
Practice good hygiene
Stye
Painful lump on the eyelid caused by an infected oil gland,...
Bacterial infection
Red, painful lump on eyelid
Apply warm compress
Floaters
Small specks or spots that float in your field of vision, li...
Age-related changes
Small spots, strings, or cobwebs in visi...
Usually harmless