Hereditary factors can influence various eye diseases, but genetics don't seal one's fate. Glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, macular degeneration, and color blindness can be familial. Regular check-ups, a healthy lifestyle, and genetic testing may help manage the risks. Surgery and treatments exist for conditions like glaucoma and cataracts, while other diseases, such as macular degeneration, can be treated to slow progression.
Hereditary factors can influence various eye diseases, but genetics don't seal one's fate. Glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, macular degeneration, and color blindness can be familial. Regular check-ups, a healthy lifestyle, and genetic testing may help manage the risks. Surgery and treatments exist for conditions like glaucoma and cataracts, while other diseases, such as macular degeneration, can be treated to slow progression.
Contact lenses are thin lenses placed directly on the surface of the eyes. They are ocular prosthetic devices used by over 150 million people worldwide. These medical devices worn directly on the eyes' cornea can help correct refractive errors. Therefore, it also performs this function by adding or subtracting focusing power to the eye's cornea and lens.