If you're like me, your eyes are the first thing to go when you've been hit by a car. I've had my irises burst on two separate occasions, but both times were due to blunt trauma and not because of an accident. You can imagine how glad I feel that ophthalmology is one of my specialties! In this post, we'll explore some of the common eye diseases and conditions that can be treated with ophthalmic medicine. Eye diseases The eye is a delicate organ that can be affected by various diseases. The most common eyes diseases are: Glaucoma, which is characterized by increased pressure and fluid inside the eyes. This leads to vision loss in the patient and eventually blindness if left untreated. Cataracts, a clouding of the lens that can occur as we age or from injury to the eye area. Cataracts may cause blurred vision and color distortion; however, they do not affect your sight directly. Pterygiums (moles), which are benign growths on eyelids o