What Are the Common Eye Diseases in Humans?
Disease description:
I’m not sure whether my eyes are infected or what’s going on, but I’ve been experiencing persistent eye pain. Could you please tell me what common eye diseases people typically encounter?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Chen You
There are numerous common eye diseases, which can be classified according to their anatomical location. For example:
- Eyelid disorders include blepharitis, blepharoadenitis, hordeolum (stye), and ptosis;
- Ocular surface disorders include dry eye syndrome;
- Corneal disorders include keratomalacia and keratitis;
- Uveal disorders include cataracts and glaucoma;
- Lacrimal system disorders include nasolacrimal duct obstruction, dacryoadenitis, and dacryocystitis;
- Scleral disorders include scleritis;
- Posterior segment (retinal) disorders include retinal tears.
We hope this information is helpful. Wishing you good health!
