4 Eye Conditions You Won't Hear About Until They Happen
Part 2 of my Aging Eyes series is here! I discuss posterior vitreous detachments, diabetic retinopathy, epiretinal membranes, and retinal vascular occlusions.
We cannot prevent aging, but we can take care of ourselves as we age to reduce the chances of certain eye conditions (like retinal vascular occlusions and diabetic retinopathy). Some (like posterior vitreous detachments) are unavoidable, but knowing what to do when you have symptoms can help catch complications that require prompt treatment to prevent vision loss. Knowledge is power! And knowing what can happen will give you confidence when faced with potentially scary situations if they occur.
The symptoms of posterior vitreous detachments and more serious conditions like retinal holes and tears and retinal detachments can be similar. It's best to see an eye care provider if you are experiencing any of these symptoms, especially because more serious conditions don't always present with the more serious symptoms, AND sometimes more serious conditions can develop even if they were not initially present.
Symptoms of posterior vitreous detachments may include:
Floaters (dots, lines, squiggles, circles)
Flashes of light in vision without an outside source
Sometimes blurry or distorted vision
Symptoms of retinal holes and tears may include:
Floaters (dots, lines, squiggles, circles)
Flashes of light in vision without an outside source
Sometimes blurry or distorted vision
Sometimes missing area of peripheral vision
Symptoms of retinal detachments may include:
Floaters (dots, lines, squiggles, circles)
Flashes of light in vision without an outside source
Sometimes blurry or distorted vision
Section of vision looks dark, shadowed, watery, wavy, or blurry/appears like a curtain is closing
Missing area of vision
Very blurry vision
See how similar they appear? Never wait on any changes in vision. Get that checked out.
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Retinal vascular occlusions include:
1. Central Retinal Artery Occlusions (CRAO)
2. Branch Retinal Artery Occlusions (BRAO)
3. Central Retinal Vein Occlusions (CRVO)
4. Branch Retinal Vein Occlusions (BRVO)
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