Eye diseases are conditions affecting vision and eye health. Common types include:
Refractive Errors: Blurry vision corrected by glasses/contacts (e.g., nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism).
Cataracts: Clouding of the eye's lens, causing blurry vision, treated with surgery.
Glaucoma: Optic nerve damage, often due to high eye pressure, leading to irreversible vision loss; treated with drops, laser, or surgery.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Loss of central vision, with treatments to slow progression.
Diabetic Retinopathy: Diabetes-related damage to retinal blood vessels, managed with blood sugar control and medical treatments.
Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye): Inflammation of the eye's surface, causing redness and irritation, treated based on the cause.
Dry Eye Syndrome: Insufficient or poor-quality tears, leading to discomfort, managed with drops and lifestyle changes.
Amblyopia (Lazy Eye): Reduced vision in one eye, usually in childhood, treated by forcing use of the weaker eye.
Strabismus (Crossed Eyes): Misaligned eyes, treatable with exercises, lenses, or surgery.
Blepharitis: Eyelid inflammation, managed with hygiene and sometimes medication.