What Vision is Like with an Eye Condition
Explore common eye conditions like glaucoma, cataracts, AMD and diabetic retinopathy. Learn symptoms, causes and treatment options to protect your vision.
Matthew Burford BSc(Hons) Optometry MCOptom - Domiciliary Optician and Professional Services Manager at OutsideClinic · 9 November 2023
An example of what vision is like with age related macular disorder.
Age-related macular degeneration
AMD affects the part of the eye that processes what you can see in your central vision.
An example of what vision is like with astigmatism.
Astigmatism
Astigmatism is typically caused by irregularities in the shape of the eye, especially in the cornea (the clear front part of the eye).
An example of what vision is like with cataracts.
Cataracts
A cataract is an eye condition where the lens in our eyes becomes cloudy, affecting how light enters the eye.
Example of central serous retinopathy.
Central serous retinopathy
Central serous retinopathy (CSR) is an eye condition where fluid builds up under the retina, the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye.
Read more about central serous retinopathy
An example of vision with Charles Bonnet.
Charles Bonnet Syndrome
Charles Bonnet Syndrome is a sight condition that causes people who have vision loss to see things that aren’t there – medically known as having a hallucination.
Read more about Charles Bonnet Syndrome
Example of coloboma.
Coloboma
Coloboma is a rare eye condition where normal tissue in or around the eye is missing from birth.
Example of a detached retina.
Detached retina
A detached retina occurs when the thin layer of tissue at the back of the eye (the retina) pulls away from its normal position, which can lead to serious vision problems.
Read more about a detached retina
An example of what vision is like with diabetic retinopathy.
Diabetic retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy affects the blood vessels in the retina (the ‘seeing’ part of the eye), causing them to become blocked, leak or grow haphazardly, which may affect the way you see.
Read more about diabetic retinopathy
An example of what vision is like with glaucoma.
Glaucoma
In the early stages of glaucoma, there may be no symptoms at all. This means that, in some cases, the only way to diagnose it and slow down its progression is by having regular eye tests.
Example of a macular hole.
Macular hole
A macular hole is a small break or opening in the macula, which is the central part of the retina responsible for detailed vision. This can lead to blurred or distorted central vision.
An example of what vision is like with myopia.
Myopia (short-sightedness)
Myopia, also known as nearsightedness or short-sightedness, is a common eye condition that causes blurry vision for distant objects, while close objects appear clear.
Example of nystagmus.
Nystagmus
Nystagmus is an eye condition where the eyes make rhythmical, repetitive and uncontrollable movements.
An example of what vision is like with presbyopia.
Presbyopia (long-sightedness)
Presbyopia is the loss of clear close-up vision that happens when your eye's lens becomes less flexible.
Example of retinal vein occlusion.
Retinal vein occlusion
Retinal vein occlusion (RVO) is a condition where the veins that carry blood away from the retina become blocked, which can cause vision problems.
Read more about retinal vein occlusion
Example of stargardt disease.
Stargardt disease
Stargardt disease is a rare, inherited eye disease affecting the macula. This is the part of the retina responsible for sharp, central vision. It leads to progressive vision loss, usually starting in childhood or adolescence.
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