The eye is one of the important organs in the human body that has a major role in producing visual images of the surrounding environment. Like other organs, there are many types of eye diseases that lurk.
Eye diseases are conditions or disorders that affect one or more parts of the eye. This includes the eyelids, cornea, lens, retina, optic nerve, or other parts.
The disease can be acute (appearing quickly and lasting a short time) or chronic (lasting for a long period of time). It can be caused by a variety of factors, including infection, inflammation, trauma or other medical conditions.
The treatment can be done at the technologically advanced hospital Persada Hospital.
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There are several types of eye diseases that you should understand. These include the following:
It is often referred to as "red eye" or "eye inflammation." It is a common condition that occurs when the conjunctiva, a thin, transparent layer of tissue that lines the front of the eye and the inside of the eyelid, becomes inflamed or irritated.
The cause is due to various factors. Such as viral, bacterial, or allergic infections, as well as exposure to chemicals or irritants.
The next type of eye disease is dry eye disease, which is an eye condition where the tear film is compromised or of poor quality. This can cause the eyes to feel dry and itchy, even watery or irritated.
Cataracts occur when the lens of the eye, which is normally transparent, becomes cloudy or blurred. Symptoms of cataracts may include blurred vision, difficulty seeing under bright light, increased sensitivity to light, and colors that appear washed out.
You can perform cataract eye treatment at Persada Hospital through the Cataract Center. Cataract patients will receive One Day Care services supported by advanced facilities and competent ophthalmologists.
Next is glaucoma which is a group of eye diseases caused by optic nerve damage and often due to high intraocular pressure.
Symptoms are often not noticeable in the early stages. However, if left untreated, it can lead to permanent vision loss.
This condition can be experienced by people of all ages. Refractive errors are where the eye is unable to focus light properly on the retina, which can lead to visual impairment. Some common types of refractive errors include:
a. Hyperopia
People with hyperopia have a focus that is too far away, causing the image to be focused behind the retina instead of on the center of vision (macula). Hyperopia causes blurred distance vision and requires positive spherical lenses to correct it. This disorder can be experienced by people of all ages.
b. Nearsightedness (Myopia)
In contrast to hyperopia, people with myopia have a focus that is too close. This results in the image being focused in front of the retina rather than right on the retina. This causes clear images to be seen only at close distances, while distant images are blurred.
c. Astigmatism
Patients with astigmatism have a cornea or lens that is not shaped properly, as a result the light entering the eye is not at 1 focal point, causing images that look blurry or double-focused.
d. Presbyopia
It is a decline in accommodation ability that is common in old age. Presbyopia occurs due to loss of elasticity of the lens of the eye as we age, leading to difficulty in seeing objects at close range.
The next type of eye disease is retinal disorders. These disorders occur in the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye, called the retina. The retina plays an important role in capturing images and transmitting optical signals from the eye to the brain.
The cornea is the transparent, convex layer of tissue at the front of the eye that is responsible for the bending of light entering the eye. Corneal abnormalities can include various conditions that affect the surface shape, clarity or curvature of the cornea, which can then affect vision.
An eye condition where vision does not develop normally during childhood. This disorder can occur in one eye but can also occur in both eyes. When it occurs in one eye it often causes a lazy eye.
Color blindness causes a person to have difficulty or be unable to distinguish colors normally. Color blindness can occur totally so that the sufferer will see only black, white and gradations of gray, like looking at black and white television. Or can experience a milder color blindness disorder, namely partial color blindness, in this type of partial, sufferers can still see solid colors, but very light colors such as pink and very light green appear light brown only. This is caused by an abnormality or deficiency in the type or number of cones in the retina of the eye responsible for color perception.
This type of eye disease is an abnormal growth of tissue that develops over the surface of the eye. It is usually on the cornea (the transparent part at the front of the eye) which spreads towards the pupil and can cover the pupil. This disorder is often mistaken for a cataract.
Another name is squint. Both eyes are misaligned or not focused on the same point at the same time.
This occurs when the eye muscles that control eye movement do not function symmetrically, so that one eye sees objects in one direction while the other eye sees them in a different direction.
A condition in which the eye becomes inflamed or irritated in response to certain allergens. Such as pollen, dust and animal dander. The eyes will experience itching, redness and even more frequent tears.
This type of disease is caused by direct trauma from a foreign object entering the eye. Be it chemical exposure, stab wounds and others. The disease affects various parts of the eye.
A serious eye complication caused by poorly controlled diabetes. It occurs when high blood sugar levels damage blood vessels in the retina, the layer at the back of the eye responsible for vision.
This eye disease is common in the elderly and causes damage to the macula. Symptoms are changes in central vision, such as blurred vision or dark spots in the center of vision.
There are several ways to prevent eye diseases. These include:
1. Keep your eyes clean.
2. Protect your eyes from excessive sun exposure.
3. Maintain a healthy diet.
4. Rest your eyes regularly.
5. Check your eyes regularly.
You should see a doctor if you experience several symptoms that are felt by the eyes. Such as red, dry, painful eyes, blurred vision, headache and so on.
Don't delay in seeing an ophthalmologist. So that treatment can be handled as quickly as possible.
Persada Hospital handles your routine eye health check-ups with competent doctors and health workers as well as state-of-the-art and comfortable examination facilities.
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You should have your eyes checked at least once every 6 months with the Eye Specialist Clinic at this hospital located in Malang. This is to prevent the appearance of eye diseases that can interfere with your vision. For more information about Persada Hospital, you can contact us!
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