Eye conditions A to Z
What it is, what to watch for and when to see the doctor.
14 conditions, A to Z
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- Age-related macular degenerationعمر سے متعلق میکولر بیماریDamage to the macula, the centre of the retina, usually after 50. Central vision blurs while side vision is kept. The 'wet' form can progress quickly and needs prompt treatment.
- AstigmatismایسٹیگمیٹزمThe cornea or lens is shaped more like a rugby ball than a football, so vision is blurred or distorted at all distances. It is common, often occurs with myopia or hypermetropia, and is corrected with glasses or toric contact lenses.
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- CataractموتیاClouding of the natural lens inside the eye, most often with age. Vision becomes blurred or dim, and glare from lights gets worse. Surgery replaces the cloudy lens with a clear lens implant when the cataract starts to affect daily life.
- Conjunctivitis (pink eye)آنکھ آناInflammation of the thin layer covering the white of the eye. It can be viral, bacterial or allergic. Viral and bacterial types spread easily, especially in schools and during the monsoon; most settle within one to two weeks.
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- Diabetic retinopathyذیابیطس سے آنکھ کے پردے کی بیماریHigh blood sugar damages the small blood vessels of the retina. It causes no symptoms in the early stages, which is why everyone with diabetes needs a dilated eye check every year. Found early, treatment can prevent most serious vision loss.
- Dry eyeآنکھوں کی خشکیThe eyes do not make enough tears or the tears evaporate too quickly. It is very common with long screen hours, air conditioning, Islamabad's pollen season and in older adults, and is managed with lubricating drops, warm compresses and lid hygiene.