Patient's question:
Patient is male, 55 years old. Previously in good health. Current condition: feels a bit gritty and painful in the eyes, vision is blurry, as if there is a film. Desired help: wants to know what the disease is.Doctor's answer:
Hello, regarding your condition:1. Conjunctivitis, which manifests as conjunctival congestion, redness, swelling, dryness, foreign body sensation, etc.
2. Dry eye, which presents as eye dryness, foreign body sensation, and may include symptoms of blurred vision.
3. Cataracts, which are characterized by a painless, progressive increase in vision impairment. In contrast, glaucoma is marked by eye, headache, orbital pain (severe pain), and visual disturbances during an attack. If it is caused by cataracts, surgical treatment is required.