Cataracts
A cataract represents a clouding of the natural crystalline lens of the eye. They usually start to develop around age 60 and progressively worsen as time goes on. Everyone will develop cataracts eventually if they live long enough.
LASIK
Lasik stands for laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis. The procedure involves creating a ‘flap’ on the front of the eye (the cornea), removing or ‘ablating’ the underlying tissue to reshape it, then laying the flap back down over the area of the cornea that has just been reshaped.
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a group of diseases that can cause progressive vision loss. Vision loss occurs when the optic nerve (the cable that connects the eyeball to the brain) is damaged. Though in most cases we don’t know the cause of glaucoma, we do know several risk factors.
Dry Eye Syndrome
DES is caused by a decrease in the quantity and/or quality of tears. The purpose of natural tears is to lubricate the eyes to keep them comfortable, and to provide a protective barrier to bacteria and foreign particles. Tears also help to sharpen vision.
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Diabetes
Diabetes can affect vision in many ways. Some vision changes are temporary and some are permanent. Temporary changes are due to unstable blood sugar levels. This can cause a temporary swelling of the natural lens in the eye, thus cause fluctuating vision.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
ARMD is a chronic, progressive degeneration of the macula. The macula is the central part of the retina that provides central, detailed vision. And thus, ARMD can ultimately cause central vision loss, leading to a reduction in vision for driving, watching television, or reading.
