Eye Conditions Regular eye exams can help detect vision, as well as medical problems. With glaucoma, the pressure of the liquid in the eye gets too high. Ask your eye doctor about your glaucoma risk, such as family history or certain health conditions. Testing for glaucoma may begin at age 40. Chronic (open-angle) glaucoma occurs […]
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Eye Conditions Follow your workplace’s safety rules to protect your eyes. Wear safety glasses, goggles, face shields, etc. Keep your safety eyewear clean and in good condition. More than 700,000 persons in the U.S. have eye injuries at work a year. Most of these could have been prevented. Find out if and what type of
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Eye Conditions Persons who use computer video display terminals (VDTs) at work and/or at home may notice eyestrain. Signs & Symptoms * Eye discomfort or irritation. This includes dry, red, and/or watery eyes. * Eye fatigue. * Having a hard time focusing. * Back pain, shoulder pain, and headaches may also occur. Causes The cause
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Eye Conditions A cataract is a cloudy area in the lens of the eye. Get regular eye and physical exams to help detect when cataracts are forming. Imagine a thick cloud covering the lens of one or both eyes. This is what it is like to have cataracts. You may see glare from lamps or
Eye Conditions A cataract is a cloudy area in the lens or lens capsule of the eye. A cataract blocks or distorts light entering the eye. Vision gradually becomes dull and fuzzy, even in daylight. Most of the time, cataracts occur in both eyes, but only one eye may be affected. If they form in
Eye Conditions Growing older does not always mean you see poorly. But you may not see as well as you did before. Common changes that affect your eyes are: * “Aging Eyes.” The medical term for this is presbyopia (prez-bee-OH-pea-ah). This comes on slowly after age 40. Close objects or small print are harder to
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