Diagnoses of Eye Diseases in North Dallas

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 Corneal  Dystrophy is an inherited condition.  People with corneal dystrophy may be asymptomatic prior to LASIK or  other surgery involving the cornea, but develop problems after.   With  knowledge of the condition, eye care professionals are able to counsel patients how to best  maintain healthy vision long term. TEST and Be Certain!

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A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye which leads to a decrease in vision. Cataracts often develop slowly and can affect one or both eyes. Symptoms may include faded colors, blurry vision, halos around light, trouble with bright lights, and trouble seeing at night.

Cataract - Wikipedia

Diagnosis of Eye Diseases is included in your annual eye exam

It's often linked to a buildup of pressure inside your eye. Glaucoma tends to be inherited and may not show up until later in life. The increased pressure, called intraocular pressure, can damage the optic nerve, which transmits images to your brain. If the damage continues, glaucoma can lead to permanent vision loss. 

Glaucoma: Types, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment - WebMD

Macular degeneration: An eye disease that progressively destroys the macula, the central portion of the retina, impairing central vision. Macular degeneration rarely causes total blindness because only the center of vision is affected. ... However, the disease occurs most commonly in people over 60 years of age.

Definition of Macular degeneration - MedicineNet

Retinal diseases vary widely, but most of them cause visual symptoms. ... The retina contains millions of light-sensitive cells (rods and cones) and other nerve cells that receive and organize visual information. Your retina sends this information to your brain through your optic nerve, enabling you to see.

Retinal diseases - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, is inflammation of the outermost layer of the white part of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelid.  It makes the eye appear pink or reddish. There may also be pain, burning, scratchiness, or itchiness. The affected eye may have increased tears or be "stuck shut" in the morning. Swelling of the white part of the eye, may also occur. 

Conjunctivitis - Wikipedia