7 Leading Eye Ailments In The Region

Your eyes are your window to the world, but like every organ they degenerate with age. Humid and hot desert conditions also pose a challenge to visual health. Ailments range from simple conditions like, astigmatism, presbyopia to lifestyle induced conditions such as macular degeneration and retinopathy. There is no magic pill to stop this process, but Dubai-based ophthalmologist Dr Saleem Moopen from Aster Medical Centre advises regular-checkups and a healthy lifestyle to protect your eyes.

Here are 7 leading eye ailments in the region

·         Dry eye

·         Presbyopia

·         Diabetic retinopathy

·         Floaters and flashes

·         Cataract

·         Glaucoma

·         Age related macular degeneration or ARMD

For more information you can read the original article by Suchitra Bajpai Chaudhary, Senior Reporter on gulfnews.com

                        

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