Eye disorders and problems

Common eye disorders and problems include: 

• Eye infection: This often affects the conjunctiva and leads to symptoms such as redness, pain, and discharge, which may cause the eyelids to stick together in the morning. 
• Irritable eyes: Itchy, sore, watery, or red eyes, often triggered by allergies like hay fever. 
• Dry eyes: Burning, itchy, or tired eyes, light sensitivity, or blurred vision, typically due to prolonged computer use or dry mucous membranes associated with menopause or Sjögren’s syndrome. 
• Glaucoma: Gradual loss of vision, especially peripheral vision, caused by increased eye pressure that can damage the optic nerve. 

To avoid eye issues like infections or irritation, it's essential to practice good hygiene by not touching your eyes with unwashed hands and to protect them by wearing sunglasses when needed and limiting screen time. If you experience allergy-related symptoms, antihistamine eye drops can help alleviate them. For bacterial eye infections, antibiotic eye drops may be necessary, while artificial tears or lubricating drops can soothe dry eyes. Glaucoma treatment typically involves prescribed eye drops to lower eye pressure and prevent further damage.