Many eye diseases affect only one eye, described medically as being unilateral. Some eye diseases on the other hand affect both eyes at the same time, in this case being described as bilateral. Aniridia is a particular eye disease that affects eyes bilaterally and it’s a good job that it does, since if only one [...]
Glaucoma refers to a group of eye diseases that damages the optic nerve. This usually occurs when the pressure inside your eyes or the intraocular pressure is high. It can result in severe loss of vision if it is not treated immediately. Glaucoma is often associated with old age. Unknown to many, however, it can [...]
Cataracts are often associated with adults, especially the elderly. However, it is also possible for children to suffer from what is called a congenital cataract. Read on to learn more about this condition. Congenital Cataract A cataract is an eye disease that denotes cloudiness or opacity of the lens of the eye. The lens is [...]
Myopia or nearsightedness is a vision problem that enables you to see things near your eyes clearly but objects far from your eyes appear blurred. It is a fairly normal condition that is usually treated with the use of eye glasses or contact lenses. Some people advocate do-it-yourself eye exercises as means to reduce or [...]
Eye strain is a common eye condition which leads most people to brush it aside. While it may not usually be a cause of concern, you should still pay attention to it as it may be indicative of more serious eye conditions. Detecting this condition may be easy for an adult. However, it can prove [...]
Eye diseases can also affect children. However, since kids would hardly be able to articulate any symptoms they may feel, it will be difficult to detect whether or not they are suffering from an eye problem. The disease is often identified during eye medical check-ups in schools or with their pediatricians. When your child is [...]
