Four Very Common Eye Diseases Diagnosed by Ophthalmologists Today

Four Very Common Eye Diseases Diagnosed by Ophthalmologists Today

Cataracts are one of the most common eye diseases diagnosed by ophthalmologist today.  Cataracts are when the natural lens of the eye becomes clouded and causes vision to deteriorate.

Another common eye disease is glaucoma. Glaucoma is a disease in which pressure within the eye becomes elevated causing the optic nerve to sustain serious injury.

The third common eye disease is diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy is when the circulation of the retina in the back of the eye becomes compromised, generally due to poor control of blood sugar. This may, in turn, cause swelling and hemorrhaging in the retina which can cause loss of vision.

Lastly, ARMD is an eye disease that causes deterioration in the part of the retina called the macula. The macula is responsible for your central vision, which allows for reading, driving, and facial recognition. It is not rare for an individual to be diagnosed with all four of these diseases at the same time, and for that reason, the physicians of Eye Center South encourage individuals to have a thorough eye exam yearly.

To make your appointment today with one of Board Certified Ophthalmologist, please contact us at 800-467-1393.  Eye Center South – Dothan, Andalusia, Albany, Panama City, and Destin.