1、Common Eye Disease,DR ARUNDHATI KALE SIDHAYEMBBS, DO MS, DNB, FICO (Germany) University Eye Hospital, Essen. GERMANY General and Pediatric Eye SurgeonConsultant - Sahyadri Hospital, Deccan. Oyster and Pearl Hospital, Shivaji Nagar .VISION EYE CLINIC Ground fl, Nilayam society, Opp. Kinara hotel, Pau
2、d rd, Kothrud, PUNE.www. ,Common Eye Disease,Refractive errors like nearsightedness and farsightedness, astigmatism, presbyopia Allergies to dust, pollution gases, pollen etc. Infection of eye lids like stye, chalazion Squint Cataract Glaucoma Tumors Age related macular degeneration Diabetic and hyp
3、ertensive retinopathy Optic nerve related ,A visit to a ophthalmologist is recommended once a year and if symptoms enlisted below are present then immediate visit is required.,symptoms-,Headache Blurring of near or distance vision Watering from eyes, swelling Itching, redness, irritation. Twitching,
4、 fatigue Eye pain or pain deep in the socket Floaters (dots or web) Double vision, problem in night vision.www. ,Refractive errors,Myopia- Rays from the distant object comes to a focus in front of retina.Hypermetropia -Rays from the object comes to a focus behind the retina.Astigmatism -It is the re
5、fractive error in which the focusing of rays from far object is not the same in the different meridians of the refracting system of the eye.Presbyopia- Physiological condition when the accommodative power of the normal lens become less.,Treatment,Refractive error can be corrected by Spectacles Conta
6、ct lenses LASIK,Allergies,These are caused due to dust, increasing pollution , toxic gases. These allergies might be seasonal e.g summer (dust) or spring season (pollen grains). Symptoms- redness, itching, watering, swelling of eyelids or lid margins. Treatment is antiallergic eye drops and steroid
7、eye drops. Prevention of allergens .www. ,Infections,Stye is infection of hair follicle on eyelids. This causes swelling and pain on lid marginsChalazion is pea like swelling on the lids, this is due to chronic inflammation of mebomian glands of the eyelids.Blephritis is chronic inflammation of eyel
8、id margins leading to dryness and flaking. This gives rise to itching of eyes, lid margins and corner of eyes. Redness and dryness of eyes causes discomfort.,Infection,Conjunctivitis - Bacterial, viral and allergic.Keratitis - Infection of cornea. Sometimes leads to ulcer formation.Uveitis- inflamma
9、tion and infection of inner layers of eye, which is associated with other systemic disease like arthritis and tuberculosis etc. this if not diagnose in time can lead to permanent decrease of vision.Symptoms are redness of eyes and reduction in vision. Discomfort in bright light and eye pain.,Treatme
10、nt of infection and inflammation,Depends on the cause allergic or infectionInflammation is treated by supportive treatment and tear substitute. Causative systemic disease has to be diagnosed and treated.Infection is treated by oral and local antibiotics and antiviral. Painkillers and antacids are su
11、pportive modalities,Other disease in young adults.,Squint: Misalignment of visual axis or when both eyes are not looking in the same direction. Paralytic or concomitant: Muscle paralysis or neurological reason. Treatment is evaluation, spectacles and surgery.,Cataract,Opacity in the natural crystall
12、ine lens is called cataract. Old age disease but can occur in newborn babies and adults due to infection in intrauterine period or malnutrition. Certain metabolic disease also cause cataract in young. Treatment is surgery phacoemulsification with artificial lens implantation.,Glaucoma,This is define
13、d as raised intraocular pressure Changes in the perimetery or visual field Change in optic nerve. Vision lost due to this is irreversible so quick diagnosis and treatment is an answer Usually occurs in above 40 age group, family history , hypermetropia Hypertension is a risk factor. Check your eye p
14、ressure on every visit to an eye doctor ( if you are above 40 yrs )Treatment: eye drops ,laser iridotomy,surgery.,Symptoms of glaucoma colored halos, redness, pain in eyes,Diabetic and hypertensive retinopathy,Retinopathy and cataract are commonest eye problem in diabetics.Early diagnosis is require
15、d because there could be irreversible damage to eye site.Retinopathy may lead to retinal detachment and glaucoma which can permanently damage eyesight.If detected early patients can be managed medically by OCT, FFA and laser treatment,Complication of diabetes in eyes,Optic nerve related disease,Opti
16、c neuritis Optic nerve edema or papilloedema. Optic nerve atrophy.OTHER EYE DISEASE LIKE Age related macular degeneration. Various benign and malignant tumorswww. ,Children eye checkup,,SCHEDULE FOR EYE CHECK UP,Within first 8 days of life in babies born with eye problem. 6 months of age 1 year of a
17、ge Every 2 yrs in preschool. Every year in school going children. For adults every 2 years. For people suffering from diabetes and hypertension every year.,Tips for good vision and how to take care of your eyes.,Awareness. Frequent blinking, proper distance. Dont strain your eyes. Take a visual brea
18、k, Look away. Eye exercise. Short walk. Cold water splash. Home remedies. Liquid tear substitute. Drink enough water Eat healthy. Know your lenses Antiglare glasses Visit eye doctor before your optometrist,Take a walk,Cold water splash and home remedies,Awareness. Frequent blinking, proper distance.
19、 Dont strain your eyes. Take a visual break, Look away. Eye exercise. Short walk. Cold water splash. Home remedies. Liquid tear substitute. Drink enough water Eat healthy. Know your lenses Antiglare glasses Visit eye doctor before your optometrist,Tear substitute,Eat healthy,green veg and fruits,Dri
20、nk enough water,Awareness. Frequent blinking, proper distance. Dont strain your eyes. Take a visual break, Look away. Eye exercise. Short walk. Cold water splash. Home remedies. Liquid tear substitute. Drink enough water Eat healthy. Know your lenses Antiglare glasses Visit eye doctor before your optometrist,Thank you ,
