Eyes & Vision: Causes & Risks

Retinal Detachment - Cause

Retinal detachment most often results when the vitreous gel, the thick fluid that fills the center of the eye, shrinks and separates from the retina. This is called posterior vitreous detachment (PVD). PVD is most common in people

Retinal Detachment - What Increases Your Risk

Things that increase your risk for retinal detachment include:

Blocked Tear Ducts - Cause

The most common cause of a blocked tear duct is the failure of the thin tissue, or membrane, that covers the tear duct (lacrimal duct) to open normally into the nasal passage shortly after birth. This disrupts the usual drainage syste

Blocked Tear Ducts - What Increases Your Risk

Risk factors for a blocked tear duct include:

Cataracts - Cause

A cataract occurs when the lens inside your eye becomes cloudy. Factors associated with clouding include:

Cataracts - What Increases Your Risk

Risk factors for cataracts include:

Ocular Motor Apraxia, Cogan Type