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Refractive Errors and Eye Diseases

We depend on our eyes for vision throughout our lives. Decreased vision, occurring at any age, can significantly impact the quality of our lives.

There are two basic causes of decreased vision; refractive errors and eye disease. Refractive errors are conditions such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. These conditions occur when your eye does not bend or focus light rays properly onto the retina at the back of the eye.

Refractive errors are usually easy to treat with glasses, contact lenses or refractive surgery. As we get older, there is an increased risk of developing more serious eye related conditions.

Most eye diseases that can lead to irreversible blindness, such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy, tend to progress without any pain or vision symptoms in the early stages.

Age is a major risk factor for the development of many eye conditions because they typically develop over the course of one’s life time.

Without proper diagnosis and treatment, some of these conditions can lead to significant loss of vision or even blindness. The best way to protect your eye from conditions that can decrease your vision is to see your eye care professional on a regular basis.

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The most common conditions we see at Exeter Eye are:

Exeter Eye conditions astigmatism

Astigmatism

Astigmatism is a common and usually minor condition of the eye that causes blurred or distorted vision.
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Exeter Eye conditions cataracts

Cataracts

A cataract occurs when the lens inside the eye clouds over, leading to a blurred and decreased field of vision.
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Exeter Eye conditions Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetic Retinopathy

Changes in the retina which occur over a period of time in diabetics.
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Exeter Eye conditions Epirental Membranes

Epiretinal Membranes

A ‘film’ over the macula at the back of your eye, making it hard to see.
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Exeter Eye conditions glaucoma

Glaucoma

Glaucoma refers to a group of eye conditions which result in irreversible optic nerve damage.
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Exeter Eye conditions Keratoconus

Keratoconus

Keratoconus is a progressive eye disease that causes the cornea to weaken and become conical in shape.
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Exeter Eye conditions Long Sightedness

Long-sightedness

Long-sightedness, also known as ‘hyperopia’ or ‘far-sightedness’, makes it difficult to focus on objects close up.
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Exeter Eye conditions macular degeneration

Macular Degeneration

A condition that affects the macula – the tiny, central part of the retina at the back of the eye.
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Exeter Eye conditions Macular Hole

Macular Hole

Macular holes usually develop over time, so you may not notice any symptoms until your vision is affected.
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Exeter Eye conditions Posterior Capsule Opacity

Posterior Capsule Opacity

A posterior capsule opacity can occur after a cataract operation.
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Exeter Eye conditions Presbyopia

Presbyopia

A condition that affects most people over the age of 40.
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Exeter Eye conditions Pterygium & Pinguecla

Pterygium & Pinguecula

Abnormal growths that form on the surface of the eye.
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Ptosis

Ptosis is the medical name given to the condition of droopy eyelids.
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Exeter Eye conditions Retinal Detachment

Retinal Detachment

Occurs when the retina begins to pull away from the blood vessels.
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Exeter Eye conditions Retinal Vein Occlusion

Retinal Vein Occlusion

A blockage of the blood vessels that feed the retina.
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Exeter Eye conditions short sightedness

Short-sightedness

‘Myopia’ or ‘near-sightedness’, makes it difficult to focus on objects in the distance.
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Exeter Eye conditions Sjogren's Syndrome

Sjorgen’s Syndrome

Causes the body’s immune system to destroy the glands that keep the eyes and other parts of the body lubricated.
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Exeter Eye conditions Vitreous Haemorrhage

Vitreous Haemorrhage

A vitreous hemorrhage occurs when blood leaks into the eye's clear gel.
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