Our Eyes

Our eyes are said to be the windows of our soul and in turn they are also our own little window to the world. It’s through our eyes that we see the beauty of the world: the colors, the shape, and the words written in books or even in warning signs. That’s why we have to take care of them all the time. Many even bank on their jobs with their eyes, so their eyes will have to be taken cared above all things. Before something could happen to your eyes, here are some common conditions that could happen to your eye and their possible prevention.

Cataracts – This is probably the most common of all serious eye diseases. Cataract is generally a clouding of the clear part of the eye making the person unable to see clearly. The reasons for this condition are usually associated with old age. But there are also other causes of cataracts that afflict millions everyday; although very rarely, some are born with the disease. Poor nutrition could also be associated with the disease, especially the lack of Vitamin A. Some could be the side effects of drugs and one of the known culprits is steroids.

Glaucoma – To put it simply, glaucoma targets your optic nerve which connects the eyes to the brain and will render you blind in no time. This is a common and the scariest eye condition since it doesn’t really show symptoms to anyone. It’s being dubbed as a “silent thief in the night” by some eye doctors because there’s no way of telling someone has glaucoma from the naked eye. Although there is no specific symptom, it could be safely said that most of those experiencing this condition are those who are more than 50 years old. It could also be attributed to heredity. Steroids and high eye pressure is also one of the reasons for glaucoma.

Macular Degeneration – This type of eye condition refers to the macula of the eye. In this condition the person will usually have a different image compared to normal persons. The reason for this is because of the increased pressure of blood vessel that directly affects the eye. This disease is quite easy to detect as usually only one eye will be affected. Unfortunately, it’s not that easy to remove. It will require a surgical operation if it’s too late.

Detached Retina - Located at the back of the eye, retina is considered as the cover of the eye and the extension of the brain. When fluids go to the eye, the retina will basically be one of the things that will be affected. When that happens, it will lose its ability to attach itself to the back of the eye. Usually, detached retina is a complication from other diseases and it’s also hereditary. The common symptoms of this condition are white flashes in the darkness, and dark spots in the presence of light. As soon as you notice these symptoms, consult a doctor immediately.