As people age, there are several eye problems that exhibit with time. Several eye problems become more common and age related. With advances in technology, laser eye treatments have become an effective option among patients to restore vision. However, prior to eye surgery, it is important to visit an ophthalmologist to diagnose the symptoms and the degree of progression. For more, visit our website Ebsaar Eye Surgery Center.
Following lists out some of the most common age related vision problems that affect worldwide:
1. Cataracts
One of the most common age related eye conditions, cataracts occur when the entire lens of an eye or partially becomes clouded. Light rays cannot pass through the lens of the eye quite easily therefore, people diagnosed with cataracts Dubai results in impaired vision. The slowly progressive cataracts Dubai does not cause acute symptoms of pain and redness. The most common eye treatment for cataracts Dubai includes eye surgery.
2. Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions, which damages the optic nerve resulting in vision loss. This occurs due to elevated levels of the intraocular pressure (IOP) in the eye. In such occurrence, the watery fluid between cornea and the lens of the eye blocks. Glaucoma leads to permanent vision loss and several eye treatments Dubai helps to treat glaucoma. Laser treatments Dubai such as laser trabeculoplasty and laser iridotomy are effective procedures of lowering the intraocular pressure.
3. Macular Degeneration
Commonly refers as age related macular degeneration or AMD is one of the leading causes of blindness. It gradually destroys the central vision in a person causing interruption to daily tasks and clear vision. Types of AMD include Dry AMD and Wet AMD. Dry AMD occurs when the light sensitivity cells in the macula starts slowly breading down. Wet AMD occurs when there is an abnormal growth in blood vessels beneath the macular. The most popular eye surgery for AMD involves a laser treatment Dubai that aims an intense beam of light to destroy the new blood vessels.
4. Corneal Diseases
Cornea is the surface of the eye that assists to focus on the light rays that enters the eye. This helps people to see clear images. Corneal diseases occur due to various ways such as injury and infection. Eye treatment Dubai includes adjusting the eyeglass, medical eye drops or having an eye surgery.
5. Presbyopia
This is an eye condition where people lose the ability to see clearly, especially up close objects. Presbyopia is a normal process that develops and progress through time and age. Multifocal contact lenses and corrective eyeglasses are the most common eye treatment Dubai for Presbyopia. However, corrective surgery options include laser treatment Dubai such as LASIK or conductive keratoplasty.
Adjusting a healthy lifestyle, altering dietary choice and regular exercises are some of the best ways to maintain overall health and wellbeing. However, it is important to visit an ophthalmologist or an eye clinic and participate in eye exams for early detection and early treatments.
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