Eye Diseases

Eye diseases develop from many different causes: dirt in the air, lack of moisture, hypertension, irritation, excessive smoke, and even Diabetes. These causes aren’t universally associated with every eye disease; each disease is dependent on a particular cause that is distinct but sometimes related to other eye diseases Thyroid eye disease, for example, stems from a different source than is Diabetic Retinopathy (or diabetic eye disease). Diseases of the eyes can be irritating, uncomfortable, painful, even sight-threatening, but all have various treatments than can due away with disease or alleviate the symptoms, depending on the individual and level of disease severity. Each disease of the eye is unique, not only in itself, but also in relation to the individual person it inflicts, so the possibilities of symptoms and treatments (or treatment combinations) is totally of vast variety.

Some of the more common eye diseases are: Cataracts, which is basically cloudy vision that can be worsened by snuff and tobacco chewing, and can be rectified by a routine procedure and/or the implantation of Cataracts lenses; Conjunctivitis, also known as Pink Eye, an infection caused by the an inflammation of the membrane (conjunctiva) surrounding the sclera (or eye white), resulting in swelling, irritation, itching, and excessive tear release; Diabetic Retinopathy, characterized by the degraded integrity of the ocular retina, brought about by miniscule but serious abnormalities and bleeding from tiny veins within the eyes, both symptoms of which can lead to irreparable damage and ultimately partial loss of vision or blindness; Dry Eye Syndrome, developed through lack of tear production, premature tear evaporation, or wearing contact lenses for too long a period of time, which can be treated with a lacrimal or punctual occlusion (plugging of the tear duct) to keep moistness in the eyes, low- or high-water contact lenses, or artificial eye drops; and Glaucoma, initiated by hypertension on the optical nerve that results in tunnel vision and even the total loss of sight.

Eye disease treatment can be implemented throughout the United States and abroad. Within the former at least, places like Los Angeles, Texas, Colorado, and Miami are known for their exemplary clinics and treatment centers that address many eye diseases. Pennsylvania is yet another location that handles eye diseases, Scranton, too.

Believe it or not, even domestic animals develop eye problems. Eye diseases in dogs, for example, feature mucous build up or film over the eye, resulting in a smoky look in the eyes of the dog. Eye diseases such as this—referred to as canine eye disease--can cause damage if not addressed right away. Cat eye disease is similar, but due to the very distinct vertical slit, other kinds of developments may occur as well. As for non-domesticated animals, many eye complications do arise. Bulls Eye Lyme disease, for example, can and does cause serious visual problems, including blindness, if not treated.

Eye diseases are always serious and should be treated, even if no symptoms are exhibited or conditions don’t seem threatening. Visual aberrations should never be underestimated; healthy vision is top priority!