Many conditions can contribute toward a loss of vision, including cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa, retinal detachment, uveitis, inflammation of the optic nerve and toxic amblyopia.
Symptoms of retinal detachment: prior to losing vision there are flashes of light.
Symptoms of uveitis: pain, redness and hazy vision.
Who to consult: Dietician, GP, herbalist, naturopath, optician, optometrist, ophthalmologist.
