10 common eye diseases commonly encountered

In modern life, people are increasingly exposed to electronic technology devices and face much more serious environmental pollution that makes eyes more susceptible to disease.

Eyes are the most sensitive part of human, so without proper care, eyes will easily get some diseases. The following are the 10 most common eye diseases according to the statistics of Saigon Eye Hospital.

• Eye allergy

When allergic, the eyes will become red, itchy and uncomfortable. This is one of the most common diseases in all ages, from children to adults.

• Refractive error

Refractive error occurs due to the length of the eyeball, changes in the shape of the cornea, or natural aging of the eye. Nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism are symptoms of refractive errors.

• Macular Degeneration

Macular degeneration is a condition in which damage to the retina leads to partial loss of vision, severe enough to cause blindness. The disease usually occurs in men and women in the age group over 50.

• Cataract

It is a phenomenon in which the lens in the eye becomes cloudy, affecting vision. The main cause of cataracts is aging, the disease can easily be removed by cataract surgery.

• Pink eye (conjunctivitis)

Commonly known as red eye and is a highly contagious eye disease. Pink eye can be caused by many different things such as infection, bacteria entering through dirty hands or even an allergy to something.

• Glaucoma

Glaucoma can occur suddenly without symptoms. Glaucoma is very common and is one of the main causes of permanent blindness. To control and detect the disease in time, you need to have regular eye exams.

• Uveitis

Uveitis is inflammation inside the eye causing the eye to become red and swollen. The disease can spread and destroy the eye very quickly and therefore requires prompt care and treatment. Symptoms of the disease: slightly red eyes, like pink eye, sensitivity to light, pain or inflammation deep inside.

• Conical cornea

The cone-shaped cornea is a non-inflammatory degenerative disorder that changes the inner structure of the cornea, causing the cornea to thin, affecting the patient's vision. The exact cause could be some enzyme action.

• Swollen eyes

Symptoms include mild swelling, itching, and slight redness of the eyes. After about 3-4 days, the sore spot emerges a lump the size of a grain of rice.

Types of styes:

–  External stye: usually grows on the upper eyelid, red and swollen the size of a grain of rice

-  Inner stye: located on the inner side of the eyelid, to see it, you have to turn the inner eyelid out, in some cases, the inner stye often festers.

–  Multiple stye: is a stye on both the inside and outside of the eyelid, even growing in both eyes.

• Corneal ulcers

Microscopic injuries caused by contact lenses, eye rubbing can cause corneal ulcers. In addition, vitamin A deficiency and hot and humid weather are also the causes of corneal ulcers, which, if not treated in time, can cause permanent blindness.

Source: https://www.matsaigon.com/cac-benh-ve-mat/