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Eye diseases are increasingly common in modern life. In the age of technology, eyes are often exposed to electronic media, or because of environmental pollution, eye diseases are increasing.
Eyes are the most sensitive part of human, so without proper care, eyes will easily get some diseases. The following are the 10 most common eye diseases according to the statistics of Saigon Eye Hospital.
Corneal ulceration
Corneal ulcers are a fairly common disease in developing countries. One of the main causes of the disease is the lack of vitamin A in the daily diet. In addition, hot and humid weather conditions are also the cause of corneal ulcers. The cornea is the transparent outer layer of the eye. The cornea is the site that allows light to pass through the eye.
Because it is the outermost layer, the cornea must be in direct contact with bacteria and dirt, tears help clean the cornea. But if the level of bacteria exceeds the ability of tears to clean, it will cause corneal ulcers. Even microscopic injuries caused by rubbing your eyes or contact lenses can cause corneal ulcers. Corneal ulcers, if left untreated, can even cause permanent blindness.
Increased intraocular pressure
In glaucoma, the optic nerve is damaged, thus affecting the eye's ability to see. Glaucoma is very common and is one of the main causes of permanent blindness. The main cause of glaucoma is an increase in the pressure of the fluid present in the eye. Glaucoma can happen suddenly with little warning. So get regular eye exams to avoid glaucoma.
Macular degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD or AMD) is common in men and women over the age of 50. AMD is a condition in which damage to the retina leads to severe, partial vision loss that can be severe. cause blindness. Macular degeneration has no symptoms.
Therefore, it is difficult to detect the disease. The disease is usually detected only when it is already advanced. Therefore, to avoid the risk of vision loss due to macular degeneration, you should regularly visit the nearest eye hospital.
Color blind
Color blindness, also known as chromosomal disorder, is the inability of the eyes to distinguish the colors of objects. You can use the <a href="https://colorblind-test.io">color blind test</a> tool to check the overall condition.
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