The different types of vision problems

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1. The Different Types of Vision Problems

3. Common Vision problems in kids
Lazy eye called as amblyopia
Crossed eye called as strabismus
Blurred Vision called refractive errors

4. Common Vision problems in adults

Cataract
Glaucoma
Diabetic Retinopathy
The blurred vision called refractive errors
Age-related macular degeneration

5. Myopia can be caused where viewing the things near is easy but the things at a distance are difficult.
Hyperopia can be caused where viewing the things at a distance is easy but the things at a close
distance become tough to see.
Presbyopia, where adults over 40 get issues in reading or get trouble when things are up close.
Astigmatism is another blurry vision problem which is caused by the shape of the cornea.

Blurred vision/Refractive errors

6. Crossed Eye/Strabismus

Exotropia – one or both eyes turn out;
also called wall-eyed
Hypotropia – one or both eyes turn
down
Hypertropia – one or both eyes turn up
Esotropia – one or both eyes turn
\inward toward the nose

7. Lazy Eye/Amblyopia

This happens when the brain and the eyes of humans do not work together.
The visual information that one of the eyes sends is ignored by the
brain which leads to the problems in vision developments.

8. Diabetic Retinopathy

The damage of the blood vessels in the back of the eyes that is in the retina is
called as the diabetic retinopathy and everyone suffering from type
1 and type 2 are at risk of getting this disease.
People suffering from DR may not notice until their condition becomes severe.
Hence, it is very important to get the eyes treated when one is suffering from diabetes.

9. Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

This one blurs the sharp, central vision needed to see straight ahead.
In the centre of the retina, there is a part of the eye called the macula
and that is hampered in this problem. It is macula of the eyes that lets a
person see the fine details that are needed for writing, reading, and driving.

10. There are different types of glaucoma but all of them irrespective of their type can cause damage
to the optic nerves. This disease is also called as the sneak thief of the sight.
It is called so because in this too people do not notice a problem in their eyesight until some vision is lost.
Mostly it happens because of the increase in the fluid pressure in the eyes.
If it is found at later stages then vision loss from glaucoma can't be treated.

Glaucoma

11. The clouding the lens of the eyes is called a cataract.
This will lead to poor vision during the night and
also while driving because of the glare or brightness of the lights.
Cataract surgery is the most common eye surgery that can be easily cured.

Cataract