Eye Conditions
Use the resources on this page to find out more about specific eye conditions and related health care.
Many of the links lead to the National Eye Institute in the U.S. This government health institute conducts and supports research on vision-related disorders and diseases. BALANCE for Blind Adults is pleased to make this research available through the links below.
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract
Glaucoma
Diabetic Retinopathy
Floaters
Retinal Detachment
Retinitis Pigmentosa
Retinopathy of Prematurity
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (A.M.D.)
What is age-related macular degeneration? Are you aware that there are wet and dry forms of this eye disease? What are the causes and risk factors? How is A.M.D. detected and what are the symptoms? Perhaps you or someone you know has recently been diagnosed with A.M.D..
For more information visit the page on Age-Related Macular Degeneration in the Health Information section of the National Eye Institute (N.E.I.) website. Current research and treatment options are also provided on this site.
Cataract
This is a very common condition, especially in seniors. What is a cataract and just how common is it? What are the causes and risk factors? How is a cataract detected and what are the symptoms? Are there different types of cataracts? Is there anything you can do to protect against developing a cataract? What are the risks of surgery? Perhaps you or someone you know has recently had a cataract diagnosis.
Please visit the page on Cataracts in the Health Information section of the National Eye Institute (N.E.I.) website. Current research and treatment options are also available on this site.
Glaucoma
What is glaucoma? What are the causes and risk factors? How is glaucoma detected and what are its symptoms? Are there different types of glaucoma? Is there anything you can do to protect your vision if glaucoma is detected early? Perhaps you or someone you know has recently been diagnosed with this eye condition.
For information, visit the page on Glaucoma in the Health Information section of the National Eye Institute (N.E.I.) website. Current research and treatment options are also available on this site.
Diabetic Retinopathy
What is diabetic retinopathy? What are its causes and risk factors? How is this eye disease detected and what are the symptoms? Perhaps you or someone you know has recently been diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy. If you have diabetes, what can you do to protect your vision?
Please visit the page on Diabetic Retinopathy in the Health Information section of the National Eye Institute (N.E.I.) website. Current research and treatment options are also provided on this site.
Floaters
What are these little bits that seem to float around in our eyes? What causes them? Are they harmful and do they require treatment?
Please visit the page on Facts about Floaters in the Health Information section of the National Eye Institute (N.E.I.) website.
Retinal Detachment
Have you or someone you know recently been diagnosed with retinal detachment or a retinal tear? What is this eye condition and what are the causes and risk factors? How is retinal detachment detected and what are its symptoms? Are there different types of retinal detachment?
Please visit the page on Retinal Detachment in the Health Information section of the National Eye Institute (N.E.I.) website. Current research and treatment options are also available on this site.
Retinitis Pigmentosa (R.P.)
What is retinitis pigmentosa? What are the causes and risk factors? How is retinitis pigmentosa detected and what are its symptoms? Are there different forms of this eye condition? Are there related diseases?
Please visit the page on Retinitis Pigmentosa on the website of the Foundation Fighting Blindness (F.F.B.). Current research, treatment options, and coping resources are also provided on this site.
Retinopathy of Prematurity (R.O.P.)
What is retinopathy of prematurity? What are the causes and risk factors? How is R.O.P. detected and what are its symptoms? Can R.O.P. cause other complications? Are there different stages of R.O.P.? Also note that retrolental fibroplasia is now referred to as retinopathy of prematurity.
Please visit the page on Retiniopathy of Prematurity in the Health Information section of the National Eye Institute (N.E.I.) website. Current treatment options and research are also available on this site.