Clinical ophthalmic diseases are a range of conditions affecting the eye.
Common ophthalmic diseases
Cataracts: Clouding of the eye's natural lens, often age-related.
Glaucoma: A group of diseases that damage the optic nerve, often due to increased fluid pressure in the eye.
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD): A condition that destroys sharp, central vision.
Diabetic retinopathy: Damage to blood vessels in the retina caused by diabetes, potentially leading to vision loss or blindness.
Refractive errors: Conditions like myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), astigmatism, and presbyopia that affect the eye's ability to focus light correctly.
Conjunctivitis: An inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva, also known as pink eye.
Retinal detachment: A serious condition where the retina pulls away from the back of the eye.
Other ophthalmic conditions
Dry eye: Occurs when the eyes don't produce enough quality tears.
Keratoconus: A progressive disorder where the cornea thins and takes on a cone shape.
Uveitis: Inflammation of the eye's middle layer (uvea).
Amblyopia: Also known as lazy eye, where vision in one eye does not develop properly.
Floaters: Spots or "cobwebs" that float in the field of vision, often due to age-related changes in the vitreous humor.
We will learn more deeply about each disease, their signs and symptoms, preventions and treatment.