Cataracts are a clouding of the eye’s naturally clear lens, formed when protein in the lens begins to clump together. Most often, cataracts are generally painless and occur due to the aging process. They are the leading cause of blindness among people older than 55.
If you are experiencing the following cataract symptoms, you should schedule a full eye exam at Epic Vision.
Ptosis is when the upper eyelid droops over the eye. The eyelid may droop just a little, or so much that it covers the pupil (the black dot at the center of your eye that lets light in). Ptosis can limit or even completely block normal vision.
Children and adults can have ptosis. Fortunately, this condition can be treated to improve vision as well as appearance.
Children born with ptosis have what is called congenital ptosis. This can be caused by problems with the muscle that lifts the eyelid (called the levator muscle).
As we age, the skin around the eyelid and the eyelid itself may sag and become droopy. Blepharoplasty surgery is performed to improve peripheral vision and make your eyes appear more youthful and less tired.
Read more at:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/blepharoplasty/about/pac-20385174
Glaucoma is a disease that damages your eye’s optic nerve. It usually happens when fluid builds up in the front part of your eye. That extra fluid increases the pressure in your eye, damaging the optic nerve.
Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness for people over 60 years old. But blindness from glaucoma can often be prevented with early treatment.