The Ageing Eye
The eye undergoes significant changes with age. Degenerative eye conditions and diseases have an impact on visual function, sometimes causing serious or even permanent loss of vision. Understanding these age-related eye issues is essential for early detection and timely treatment, and preserving our vision as we age.
Cataracts
Floaters and lightning flashes
Retinal tears and retinal detachments
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
Epiretinal membranes
Macular hole
Diabetic eye disease
Retinal vein occlusions
Glaucoma
Refractive Errors
Refractive errors include myopia (short-sightedness), hyperopia (long-sightedness), astigmatism (san-guang / Chinese word) and presbyopia (inability to read at near due to age), These conditions affect the eye’s ability to focus light accurately on the retina, leading to blurred vision at various distances. Understanding these errors is crucial for effective vision correction and in children, early treatment to reduce the risk of permanent poor vision.
Myopia
Myopia in Kids
Astigmatism
Hyperopia
