Four Common Eye Diseases The most common eye diseases are named
with words that we hear everyday. But their meaning to the
average person is often not clearly understood. If you are
concerned that you may have any eye disease, contact us to
schedule an eye exam. Diabetic Retinopathy is caused by
complications of diabetes. New blood vessel formation inside the
eye can hemorrhage, causing blurred vision. Typically
hemorrhaging is minor in the beginning and worsens with time.
People with diabetes typically receive a dilated eye exam in
order to more easily diagnose this common eye disease. Macular
degeneration is a medical condition usually affecting older
persons with damaged retinas resulting in a loss of vision in
the center of the field of vision. Regular annual exams can
detect this eye disease in the early stages. Conjunctivitis is
acute inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye. The
conjunctiva is the outermost layer of the eye as well as the
inner surface of the eyelids. Common causes include infections