1. Digital Eye Strain: A Modern-Day Epidemic
- Caused by prolonged digital
device usage.
- Symptoms: Eye fatigue,
dryness, blurred vision,
headaches, neck pain.
- Contributing factors: Poor
lighting, screen glare,
improper viewing distances.
2. Cataracts: Leadin...
1. Digital Eye Strain: A Modern-Day Epidemic
- Caused by prolonged digital
device usage.
- Symptoms: Eye fatigue,
dryness, blurred vision,
headaches, neck pain.
- Contributing factors: Poor
lighting, screen glare,
improper viewing distances.
2. Cataracts: Leading Cause of
Vision Loss
- Common in older adults.
- Clouding of the eye's natural
lens leads to blurred vision
and eventual blindness.
- Cataract surgery is accessible
in some areas, but many still
lack treatment.
3. Glaucoma: Silent Thief of
Sight
- Group of conditions
damaging the optic nerve,
often due to high eye
pressure.
- Affects peripheral vision and
can lead to blindness.
- Regular eye exams are
essential for early detection.
4. Diabetic Retinopathy:
Growing Problem
- Caused by damage to retinal
blood vessels in people with
diabetes.
- Leads to vision issues like
blurry vision and floaters,
progressing to blindness if
untreated.
- Regular eye exams are crucial
for detection.
5. Age-Related Macular
Degeneration (AMD)
- Affects the macula, resulting in
central vision loss in older
adults.
- Comes in two types: Dry (slow
progression) and Wet (rapid
vision loss).
- A leading cause of vision
impairment for those over 50.