Presented by Khadija Shahid, OD, FAAO · Common Eye Conditions 13 Dry Eye – eye not producing...
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Presented by Khadija Shahid, OD, FAAO
Transcript of Presented by Khadija Shahid, OD, FAAO · Common Eye Conditions 13 Dry Eye – eye not producing...
Presented by
Khadija Shahid, OD, FAAO
See Yourself in a Whole
New Light
Objectives:
• Common eye
conditions
• Signs and symptoms
• Prevention & Nutrition
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The eyes are the window to the soul. English Proverb
True or False?
• Of the five senses, sight is the one that people fear losing the most.
TRUE
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Phobic Anxiety
• Other…
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What is the most common cause of
vision loss in the world?
• Refractive error (glasses)
• Cataracts
• Age-related Macular Degeneration
• Diabetic Eye Disease
• Glaucoma
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What are symptoms of a cataract?
What are symptoms of cataract?
Symptoms
• Blurry vision
• Faded Colors
• Glare
• Poor night vision
• Prescription changes
in glasses
Treatment
•Sunglasses, Hat (block UV)
•New glasses, anti-glare
coating
•Brighter lighting
•Magnifiers…
•Surgery
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Common Eye Conditions
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Cataracts – clouding of the lens
• Wear sunglasses and a hat to block UV A,
UV B rays
• Nutrition
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Common Eye Conditions
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Retinal disorders – damage to the
retinal tissue
• Retinal Detachment
• Macular hole
• Floaters
Age-related Macular Degeneration
• Detection & Monitor
• Nutrition (Prevention & Support)
• Treatment
• Rehabilitation
What is the most common cause of
vision loss in adults younger than 70?
• Diabetic Eye Disease
• This type of blindness can be
prevented
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Common Eye Conditions
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Diabetic eye disease – diabetic
retinopathy, cataract, and blindness • Nutrition & Exercise
• Strict BS, BP, BMI, Lipid control
• Yearly dilated eye exam; proper
management
Common Eye Conditions
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Glaucoma – damage to
the optic nerve
• Detection!
• Family history.
• Eye drops or surgery.
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Common Eye Conditions
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Dry Eye – eye not producing tears properly
• Artificial tears; adjust medications; change
contact lens wear
Refractive errors – At least 80%
of people with vision impairment
are correctable with glasses or
CL’s.
-- Myopia, Hyperopia,
Astigmatism, Presbyopia
American Academy of Ophthalmology,
American Academy of Optometry
Baseline exam at 40
No signs or risk factors for eye disease
• Family history of eye disease?
• Symptoms at any age?
• Risk factors for eye disease?
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As you age, consider vision loss impact to daily
living, driving and mental health.
True or False?
• Looking at the sun can damage your
sight.
• Children with crossed eyes can be
treated.
• Eating carrots improves ocular health
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Nutrition & the Eye
Bad
• UV Exposure
• Increased BMI
• BS, BP, Lipid
• Tobacco
Good
• Exercise
• Food: leafy
green , bright
colored
veggies, fruits
• Antioxidants
• Omega-3 FA
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True or False?
• Sitting too close to the TV damages your vision.
• Reading in the dark weakens eyesight.
• Using glasses or contact lenses weakens eyesight.
• There’s nothing you can do to prevent vision loss.
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Healthy Vision for Life
• Infant vision
– Screening at 6 mos
• Preschool
– Comprehensive exam by age 3
• School-age
– As much as 80% of learning is visual
– Sports vision: eye protection
Healthy Vision for Life
Adult: 41-65 yrs.
– Presbyopia
– Detection
Adults: 65+
– Driving
– Disease Management
– Vision loss & Depression
Adult: 19-40 yrs.
– Nutrition, Exercise
– Visual Demand: job, school
– Eye safety
• Farming, construction
– UV protection
Avoid Injury to Your Eyes
At Play – Biking, Campfire sparks, fishing lines, etc.
Sports – Baseball, basketball, tennis, squash and hockey… Why?
At Home – Working on the house, in the yard… Why? • Branches, dripping paint
• Flying stones, yard debris
• Splashing liquids
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Don’t Take Eye Health for Granted
• You’re worth it!
• Eyes and vision are precious. • Care for them: Routine eye
exam, Prompt FU, Protection including UV
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Thank you!
Khadija Shahid, OD, FAAO
www.uihealthcare.org/eye
www.uihealthcare.org/IRL
Schedule an eye exam (319)356-2852
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