Although most eye conditions cause symptoms such as blurring of vision or eye discomfort, some eye diseases are asymptomatic. A classic example is glaucoma where patients may not experience any symptoms or disturbance of their visual field until the disease is advanced. If left undetected, the nerve damage done cannot be reversed even with treatment. It is, therefore, vital that…
Myth 1: Eye drops can prevent or dissolve cataracts Many feel that “cataracts are preventable” or believe that “some eyedrops are available that help prevent cataract formation”. However, cataracts result from clouding of the natural eye lens that occurs with aging. In as much as it is impossible to prevent hair from greying with age, there is no treatment available…
Dry eye is a common and chronic condition in which a person lacks a normal tear film to lubricate the surface of the eye and allow for clear vision. It is particularly common in older adults over the age of 50 years, especially amongst women.