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Glaucoma Loss of Vision Cannot Reversed Glaucoma occurs when aqueous humor formed by the ciliary body is unable to leave the eye through the trabecular meshwork and Canal of Schlemm. The build-up of pressure causes damage to the optic nerve and, eventually, loss of vision. In most patients, there is no pain and it is …
Diabetic Retinopathy Gradual Loss of Vision Diabetic retinopathy is a condition in which the tiny blood vessels in the retina are damaged by chronic diabetes. The retina is the tissue at the back of the eye that changes light into nerve signals that travel to the brain, a process that results in vision. Diabetic …
Cataracts A cataract is an area of cloudiness in the lens of the eye, and the result is that light is blocked from entering the eye. Cataracts grow slowly over time and will cause progressive vision loss. Cataracts most often develop in people over 50; about 70% of those 75 and older have cataracts that …
Cataracts Cloudy Lens A cataract is a condition in which the lens of the eye becomes opaque or cloudy, making vision difficult. Cataracts are painless and usually cause a slow, gradual loss of vision in the affected eye. Cataracts are common in elderly persons, but they may also be caused by some drugs, especially corticosteroids. …