Common Eye Conditions in Adults: Symptoms and Treatment

Common Adult Eye Conditions

Dr. Ahmed Sherif specializes in adult ophthalmology at Dar El Oyoun Hospital, treating a wide range of eye conditions.

Dry Eye Syndrome

Symptoms: Burning, grittiness, redness, blurred vision Causes: Aging, medications, environment, screen time Treatment: Artificial tears, prescription drops, punctal plugs

Presbyopia (Age-Related Reading Difficulty)

Symptoms: Difficulty focusing on close objects after age 40 Causes: Natural aging of eye lens Treatment: Reading glasses, bifocals, multifocal contacts, LASIK options

Glaucoma (Silent Thief of Sight)

Symptoms: Often none until advanced; peripheral vision loss Causes: Elevated eye pressure damages optic nerve Treatment: Eye drops, laser therapy, surgery Prevention: Regular eye exams with tonometry

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

Symptoms: Central vision blur, distortion, dark spots Causes: Aging, genetics, smoking Treatment: Anti-VEGF injections, vitamins, laser therapy

Diabetic Retinopathy

Symptoms: Blurred vision, floaters, vision loss Causes: Diabetes damages retinal blood vessels Treatment: Blood sugar control, laser, injections

Floaters and Flashes

Symptoms: Spots or cobwebs in vision, light flashes Causes: Vitreous gel changes, retinal issues When to worry: Sudden increase may indicate retinal tear

Treatment at Dar El Oyoun

Dr. Sherif provides:

Accurate diagnosis with advanced imaging

Personalized treatment plans

Medical and surgical options

Ongoing monitoring and care

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