The eyes are one of the most beautiful parts of the human body. Each person is capable of having a distinct color, shape, and features in their eyes, making most eyes quite unique. Unfortunately, the eye is susceptible to having numerous problems, some of which are simply annoying while others can be quite devastating. The eye is a highly sensitive organ, and problems do arise regularly. Aging, strain, or environmental issues are rather common for these issues. Here are 5 of the most common, yet most annoying eye problems we can experience.
5. Shortsightedness
5. Shortsightedness
Shortsightedness is fairly common for most youths and teenagers across the world. They may have clear vision while looking at something up close, but distance causes problems and makes an object appear rather blurry.
4. Tearing
4. Tearing
Watery eyes have become a highly common problem for most people. Tearing is a normal eye function, but excessive tearing will require some medication to remove. Inflammation on the surface of the eye is the most common cause of tearing.
3. Dry Eyes
3. Dry Eyes
Even more annoying, and sometimes more painful than tearing, is dry eyes. The tear glands within the eye cannot produce enough tears or the tears produced are of low quality. Dryness, scratching, red eyes, and a burning sensation occur.
2. Cataracts
2. Cataracts
Cataracts are another common eye problem of older individuals, and are the largest cause of going blind in the entire world. Cloudy eyes will develop and then visual loss comes next. The clouds prevent any light from entering the eye.
1. Floaters
1. Floaters
The eye doctor will almost always ask if you have been seeing floaters in your eyes. They are common in youths, and are deposits that are not completely visible to the person. There is currently not medication to solve this issue.
