COMMON EYE DISEASES AND TREATMENT
What Causes Eye Problems?
1. Some of the common reasons of eye disorders include infection, allergies, vitamin deficiency, chemical irritants, heredity, smoking, etc.
2. Cataract - Etiology may include ageing, hereditary factors, UV rays, a lack of protein, vitamin E, vitamin C, and vitamin b in the diet.
3. Glaucoma - An increase in intraocular pressure (IOP) brought on by excessive aqueous production or restriction of its exit from the eye can result in glaucoma. High eye pressure can eventually result in irreparable nerve damage and vision loss.
4. Xerophthalmia - This condition is the leading cause of childhood blindness. It results from a lack of vitamin A.
Symptoms that demands immediate consultation include
? A foreign body inside the eye and trauma to the eye;
? Extreme eye discomfort;
?? Alteration in vision or sudden loss of vision;
?? Floaters;
?? Blurred vision;
? Watery and red eyes