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The eye fails to focus light sharply on the retina.
Myopia = Minus lens; hypermetropia = Plus lens.
Cataract
Clouding of the lens causing painless, progressive loss of vision.
Glaucoma
Optic-nerve damage, usually linked to raised intraocular pressure.
Diabetic Retinopathy
Microvascular damage to the retina from long-standing diabetes.
Conjunctivitis
Inflammation of the conjunctiva — the common 'red eye'.
Retinal Detachment
Separation of the retina from the underlying layer — an eye emergency.
Vitamin A Deficiency
A leading cause of preventable childhood blindness.