Eye conditions and symptoms

Getting to know your eyes

Vision is one of our most important senses, helping us perceive our surroundings and navigate through them. That’s why it’s important to protect and maintain your eyesight. Part of good eye care is knowing what symptoms to look out for, how to treat them, and when to seek help.

Eyes are often called the windows to the soul, but they can also tell us a lot about your overall health. Our eye health check-up can help identify certain health issues. Here, we highlight the most common eye diseases, symptoms, and vision disorders.

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Eye diseases

1. Cataracts
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   Cataracts are a clouding of the normally clear lens of the eye that develop as we age.
   
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2. Glaucoma
   
   Glaucoma is an eye disease that damages the optic nerve, the nerve connecting the eye to the brain.
   
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3. Macular degeneration
   
   Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a condition that affects central vision.
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4. Eyelid inflammation (blepharitis)
   
   Eyelid inflammation is quite common and is usually caused by bacteria.
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5. Conjunctivitis (pink eye)
   
   Conjunctivitis occurs when the membrane (conjunctiva) covering the eyelid and eyeball becomes infected or inflamed.
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6. ‍Diabetes
   
   Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes that damages the blood vessels in the retina.
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Eye complaints and causes

1. Red eyes
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   Red eyes can be a sign of irritation, inflammation, infection, or allergy.
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2. Dry eyes
   
   Dry eyes occur when there isn't enough moisture on the surface of the eye.
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3. Watery eyes
   
   Tearing occurs when too many tears are produced or they don’t drain properly.
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4. Hay fever (allergic rhinitis)
   
   Hay fever is an allergic reaction that can irritate and inflame the eyes.
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5. Lazy eye (amblyopia)
   
   A lazy eye or amblyopia is a condition where one eye is used more than the other.
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6. Stye (hordeolum)
   
   Learn about the causes of styes, common symptoms, and the best treatments to speed up the healing process.
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7. Itchy eyes
   
   Itchy eyes can be a symptom of an allergy or dry eyes. How can it be treated, and is it dangerous?
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8. Night Blindness
   
   Many people experience poorer vision in the dark. What causes this, and did you know it can be caused by a vitamin deficiency?
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Vision disorders

1. Farsightedness (hyperopia)
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   Farsightedness or hyperopia is a common problem where you can see distant objects clearly, but things up close appear blurry.
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2. Nearsightedness (myopia)
   
   Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a very common cause of blurry vision and affects about a third of the population worldwide.
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3. Astigmatism
   
   Astigmatism, or cylindrical deviation, is caused by an irregularly shaped cornea, resulting in blurry vision.
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