Question 1

can there be any eye diseases that can result in death?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are some malignancies of the eyes which can lead to death if not treated.  All other eye diseases may lead to blindness and may be associated with systemic diseases that could be lethal.  Of course blindness may lead to accidents and suicide so the death is incidental but not caused directly.

Question 2

need expert help here. what are the most common eye diseases?

Accepted Answer

Easy: Conjunctivitis or pink eye is the most common eye disease.  Other common ones are cataract, styes, blepharitis, diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma.

Question 3

does anyone know eye diseases that people aged around 20 can get? i don't want to go for routine exam unless needed

Accepted Answer

Ridiculous attitude!: Any eye disease can affect any age individual.  Everyone should have regular eye exams, the interval depending on your age.

Question 4

can dry eye leas to there eye diseases?

Accepted Answer

Treat Dry Eyes: Dry eyes left untreated can lead to complications and other eye diseases. Go see your doctor or eye doctor for evaluation and treatment

Question 5

what eye diseases affect your 3d vision?

Accepted Answer

Several: If you have no vision or poor vision in one eye, then your true 3 d vision will be impaired.  If one eye is crossed looking out or in, then 3 d vision is likely to be impaired.  Your ophthalmologist can tell you what is the cause for you and measure your true degree of stereoscopic vision.

Question 6

do eye diseases affect refractive errors?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: The focus of the eye is greatly affected by the lens - diseases such as cataract and presbyopia can dramatically affect the focus.  Sometimes corneal scarring may induce astigmatism and keratoconous may cause irregular astigmatism requiring contact lenses to treat.

Question 7

does bad eyesight increase your chance of getting other visual or eye diseases later on in life?

Accepted Answer

VISUAL PROBLEM: We consult the opthalmologist if we have visual problem so we avoid future eye problems later in life.

Question 8

what are the ways to prevent eye diseases?

Accepted Answer

Caution, inheritance: Eye disease result from aging (nothing to be done about that), inheritance (you get from your parents whatever is in the family), trauma (always use caution, eye protection, avoid situations that might be hazardous to the eyes) and exposure to infection and allergens (you can limit this but not completely). Eat well and visit your ophthalmologist regularly.

Question 9

what can i do to cure dry eyes as a result of eye diseases?

Accepted Answer

Dry eye: Dry eye can not be cured but can be treated.  It is treated with artificial tears during the day, ointment at night, warm compresses, and omega-3 fatty acid supplements.  If no improvement, you may need to see an eye doctor for prescription meds and/or punctal plugs.

Question 10

what is a good way to prevent eye diseases when living with others?

Accepted Answer

Hand washing: Pink eye is highly contagious and spreads rapidly within groups. The best way to slow this is simply hand washing. I you or someone you know has pink eye, you should wash your hands frequently to help prevent touching your eyes with infectious fingers.

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