What are the current major eye conditions that impact adults?
• Cataracts In order to see properly, the cornea and lens must be clear. A cataract is a cloudy or hazy lens, which blurs the picture on the retina. Effects of cataracts may include: colors seeming to fade, problems with glare (lamps or sunlight may appear too bright), a halo appearing around lights, and decreasing night vision. Cataracts are usually treatable with outpatient surgery. • Diabetic Retinopathy Diabetic Retinopathy is a complication from Diabetes in which retinal blood vessels in the eye break, leak or become blocked, causing spotty vision. Retinopathy risk increases with age. Effects on functional vision may include changes in reading and distance vision, sensitivity to glare, floaters, and lack of the eye’s ability to adjust to changes in lighting — from dark to light and light to dark. Diabetic Retinopathy can usually be managed by controlling blood sugar, practicing regular eye care and visiting your doctor. • Glaucoma Glaucoma is a condition that causes optic nerve da
