Eye conditions
Which treatment page should I read?
Symptoms overlap, and this page is a guide to finding information — not a diagnosis. Each entry below describes a condition in plain language, when an examination is advisable, and the treatment page to read next. If anything here sounds urgent, call the clinic rather than reading on.
Written by Parekh Eye Clinic editorial teamMedically reviewed by Dr. Kshitij Mukul Parekh, M.S. (Ophthalmology)Published · Updated · Reviewed
Conditions
Common eye conditions, in plain language.
Cataract
01- Typical symptoms
- Cloudy or dim vision, glare and halos at night, faded colours, frequent prescription changes.
- What it is
- Clouding of the eye's natural lens, usually with age. Treated effectively with day-care surgery when it starts to affect daily life.
- When to get examined
- When blur or glare interferes with reading, driving or work — there is no need to wait for it to 'ripen'.
Glaucoma
02- Typical symptoms
- Usually none early on; later, loss of side vision. Occasionally eye pain or haloes in acute cases.
- What it is
- Damage to the optic nerve, most often linked to raised eye pressure. Vision lost cannot be restored, so early detection matters.
- When to get examined
- Routine pressure and optic-nerve checks after 40, or earlier with a family history, diabetes, high myopia or steroid use.
Retina — flashes, floaters and distortion
03- Typical symptoms
- New floaters, flashes of light, a shadow or curtain in vision, straight lines appearing wavy.
- What it is
- The retina is the light-sensing layer at the back of the eye. Conditions include retinal tears and detachment, diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular changes.
- When to get examined
- New flashes, a shower of floaters or a shadow in vision should be examined promptly — the same day where possible. People with diabetes need regular retinal checks.
Dry eye
04- Typical symptoms
- Grittiness, burning, watering, fluctuating blur, tired eyes after screen use.
- What it is
- The tear film is unstable or insufficient. Common with long screen hours, air-conditioning, contact-lens wear and with age.
- When to get examined
- When symptoms persist despite breaks from screens and basic lubricating drops, or before contact-lens fitting or LASIK.
Corneal conditions
05- Typical symptoms
- Red, painful eye; light sensitivity; blurred vision; a feeling of something in the eye.
- What it is
- Infections, injuries, keratoconus and surface problems affecting the clear front window of the eye.
- When to get examined
- A painful red eye with light sensitivity or reduced vision — especially in contact-lens wearers — needs prompt attention.
Squint (strabismus) and lazy eye
06- Typical symptoms
- An eye that turns in or out, head tilting, closing one eye, poor depth perception.
- What it is
- Misalignment of the eyes, which in children can lead to amblyopia (lazy eye) if vision in the turning eye does not develop normally.
- When to get examined
- Any persistent or recurring eye turn in a child should be assessed; adult-onset double vision needs prompt evaluation.
Refractive errors
07- Typical symptoms
- Blurred distance or near vision, eye strain, headaches after reading or screens.
- What it is
- Myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism — focusing errors corrected with glasses, contact lenses or, in suitable adults, LASIK.
- When to get examined
- Any change in clarity, or annually for children and contact-lens wearers.
Children's vision
08- Typical symptoms
- Sitting close to screens, squinting, rubbing eyes, head tilt, difficulty at school, a white pupil reflection in photos.
- What it is
- Refractive errors, squint and amblyopia are the common concerns. Early examination matters because vision develops in childhood.
- When to get examined
- At the first signs above, before starting school, and promptly for a white pupil reflection or sudden eye turn.
A note on urgency
Sudden loss of vision, a curtain or shadow across vision, severe eye pain, a chemical splash or an injury need same-day attention. Call the nearer branch, or go to the nearest hospital emergency department outside clinic hours.
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