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Eyes Parts Are Associated With Which Eye Diseases
Eyes Parts Are Associated With Which Eye Diseases
DISEASES
THAT ARE
COMMON
Our eyes are similar to cameras which
reflects the light off surfaces to produce
images we see. The iris (a muscle which acts
as a lens) controls the size of the pupil
1 CONJUNCTIVITIS
A swelling or inflammation of the conjunctiva,
the thin, translucent layer of tissue which lines
the inner surface of the eyelid and covers the
white part of the eye.
2 DIABETIC RETINOPATHY
This condition relates to the people who are
already suffering from Diabetes. It causes
damage to the retina, the light-sensitive eye
part at the back of the eye.
3 GLAUCOMA
A group of disorders leading to radical
damage to the optic nerve. A major cause of
this disease is due to loss of nerve tissues. It
may lead to vision loss as well.
4 MACULAR DEGENERATION
An eye disease affecting the macula (the
middle of the light-sensitive retina at the
back of the eye). Can result in loss of central
vision.
5 CROSSED EYES
Also referred to as strabismus, the condition
deals with both eyes looking at a same place
at the same time. It typically occurs in those
who are very farsighted.
6 ASTIGMATISM
A vision condition that causes blurred vision
due to the irregular shape of the cornea or at
times the curvature of the lens inside the
eyeshadow.
7 CATARACT
A cloudy or opaque area develops over
the normally transparent lens of the eye
located behind the iris.
8 DRY EYE
A state in which there are insufficient tears to
lubricate and moisturize the eye.
Source - https://www.healingtheeye.com