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The most common eye diseases worldwide are: Cataracts. Refractive errors like astigmatism, farsightedness (hyperopia), nearsightedness (myopia), and age-related loss of up-close focusing (presbyopia). Glaucoma. Age-related macular degeneration. Diabetes-related retinopathy.
Learn about common eye diseases, as well as the symptoms, causes and treatment options, at U.S. News and World Report.
The main goals of treatment are to stop or slow disease progression and preserve, improve or restore your vision. In many cases, damage that has already happened can't be reversed, making early detection important.
There are many treatments, including vision therapy to make your eyes stronger. Surgery is also an option. Your doctor will examine your eyes to see which treatment might work best for you.
See tips about finding an eye doctor near you. Browse or search the National Eye Institute’s (NEI) resources about dozens of eye conditions and diseases. Get the basics about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments — or go in depth to see all the details.
Treatment options include prescription eye drops, oral medicines, laser treatment, surgery or a combination of approaches. Glaucoma treatment often starts with prescription eye drops.
Depending on the disease type, treatments include nutritional supplements, medications, photodynamic therapy (PDT) and laser therapy. The Age-Related Eye Disease Studies (AREDS and AREDS2) found that a combination of vitamins and minerals might slow the progression of dry AMD.