Eye diseases have many symptoms that if discovered early enough can help stop the progression of the disease and sometimes
even reverse the effects of the eye disease. Eye problems can range from red eye and pink eye to blepharitis.
The eye doctors of Eye Associates of Colorado Springs list and describe eye
diseases and eye problems and their symptoms to help their patients. The more informed a patient is about their eye care the healthier
their vision will be.
Glaucoma
The leading cause of vision loss and blindness, this disease can rob someone of their vision before they even
know they are having problems with their eye sight. There is no cure for glaucoma, but there are eye drops to help in the
treatment.
Read more about the eye disease Glaucoma.
Cataract
The symptoms can be cloudy vision and glares from headlights at night. Clouding of the lenses is a
normal part of aging. Once the affects begin to impair normal life surgery can be performed to remove the cataract.
Read more about the eye disease Cataract.
Macular Degeneration
Generally macular degeneration causes a loss of central vision. Once it is discovered it
is a good idea to monitor the development of it. An amsler grid
can be used to monitor its progression.
Read more about the eye disease Age Related Macular Degeneration.
Conjunctivitis
Better known as pink eye, it is a redness and swelling of the membrane covering the whites
of the eyes. It is caused by any number of viruses, bacteria, allergies and irritants. While pink eye does not affect your long term
vision it can be painful. Generally pink eye can be treated with something as simple as an eye drop.