1. Diseases of the Eyes

2. Age-related Macular Degeneration
Breaking down of the Macula- the center portion of the retina, where light is sensed and converted into electrical impulses that get sent to the brain
Decrease in sharpness of vision
Advances at different rates
Does not cause pain

4. Diabetic Retinopathy Complication of diabetes
Can potentially cause blindness
Blood vessels in retina become weak and begin to leak
Shadows across vision
Blurred vision
Loss of vision in specific areas
Does cause pain

6. Glaucoma Damage to the optic nerve in the eye
Vision loss and blindness
No initial symptoms, but a gradual failing of vision
Medications and surgery are needed to treat Glaucoma
Surgery creates a new path for eye to drain fluids
Use of steroids increases risk for Glaucoma

8. Cataracts Clouding of the lens within the eye
Lens is made of protein and water
If protein clumps together, it clouds over a small area of the lens
This is now called a cataract and the mass can grow larger
Surgery is necessary to remove these protein clumps
Symptoms:
Cloudy vision
Double vision in one eye
Glare from light