Common Eye, Ear, and Skin Conditions: Symptoms and Causes

Glaucoma

Increased pressure within the eyeball due to the lack of drainage of the aqueous humor. If it is not detected in time, it can damage the optic nerve and produce vision loss.

Cataracts

Loss of transparency of the lens, which becomes opaque, causing a decline in vision. It is usually treated with a surgical procedure.

Hyperopia

Images are not focused on the retina but behind it, so both near and distant objects may appear blurred. It is caused by a short eyeball or by a weakened focusing capacity of the eye.

Myopia

Difficulty focusing on distant objects. Images in front of the retina appear fuzzy. It is generally caused by an eyeball that is too long and can be corrected with glasses, contact lenses, or surgery.

Astigmatism

An incorrect curvature of the cornea or lens, which is asymmetrically flattened. This distorts vision of both near and distant objects. It can be corrected with glasses or contact lenses.

Conjunctivitis

Inflammation of the mucous membrane covering the sclera and the inside of the eyelids, mainly caused by infections from microorganisms or allergic reactions.

Otitis

Inflammation of the ear. It most frequently affects the middle ear, which sometimes fills with pus, exerting pressure on the eardrum and causing intense pain. It is treated with antibiotics.

Meniere's Disease

A disorder of the inner ear caused by excessive accumulation of fluid, affecting balance and hearing. It is characterized by episodes of vertigo, sudden hearing loss, and a feeling of fullness in one or both ears.

Rhinitis

An inflammatory disorder of the nasal mucosa. It is mainly characterized by watery nasal discharge, congestion, and difficulty breathing.

Urticaria

An allergic reaction of the skin characterized by the sudden appearance of welts and/or itching, often associated with a rash.

Psoriasis

A chronic disease characterized by the appearance of scaly patches that are red, brown, or silver in color, covered with small white scales. It generally affects the elbows, knees, and scalp.

Acne

A disorder of the sebaceous glands in which accumulations of oil clog the hair follicles. Scientific studies have not conclusively linked acne to diet. There are various treatments, but in no case should the lesions be manipulated with the fingers.