Common eye conditions and diseases
There is an array of conditions that can affect your eyes, and they can occur at almost any age—so it is very important to stay on top of your eye health! The following are not the only conditions we can diagnose and treat, but some of the most common. We offer full optometry services to our valued customers in the Waikato, so if you can’t find the information you need here, please get in touch with us or book an appointment to come in.
Keratoconus
This disorder occurs when the cornea or front surface of the eye, which is normally round, becomes irregularly cone shaped, preventing proper focus of the light entering the eye.
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Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetes wreaks havoc in the human body, and the eyes are no exception to this. Diabetic retinopathy can weaken your sight and damage your eyes.
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Glaucoma
This common eye disease sneaks up on you! Glaucoma can develop gradually and painlessly with few symptoms, so stay vigilant.
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Macular Degeneration
This is a slowly-progressing disease in which the central part of the eye responsible for fine detail and colour vision loses function.
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Visual conditions
If you’re having trouble seeing properly and aren’t sure what’s wrong, you might like to take a look at our videos on common eye conditions.
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