What are the common acute eye diseases?
Disease description:
I've been feeling eye pain these past few days. I went to the community clinic and got some eye drops, but they haven't worked very well. I'd like to know what are the common acute eye diseases?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Shuai
The common acute eye diseases mainly include the following:
1. Acute angle-closure glaucoma: Caused by closure of the anterior chamber angle, leading to a sudden increase in intraocular pressure and rapid decline in vision, accompanied by symptoms such as eye pain, eye fullness, and seeing halos around lights. Immediate treatment is required to preserve visual function.
2. Acute keratitis (commonly known as "pink eye"): An inflammatory condition of the cornea caused by various pathogens. It develops rapidly, with symptoms including redness, foreign body sensation, pain, and tearing. It may be caused by bacteria, viruses, or allergies.
3. Acute optic neuritis: Can lead to blindness within a short time, often triggered by systemic infections such as dental caries or otitis media, affecting visual signal conduction.
4. Central retinal artery occlusion: Can cause sudden blindness quickly, usually due to heart disease or atherosclerosis, requiring immediate medical attention.
These acute eye conditions are characterized by sudden onset and prominent symptoms. Prompt medical care is essential upon onset to prevent irreversible vision damage.
