Eyes Your vision is one of your most valuable assets. It is very likely that many of you have encountered an eye disease or vision problem throughout your life. Some eye diseases are minor and resolve on their own or can be easily treated at home, but some of these eye diseases are troublesome and require care and a visit to an ophthalmologist. The main causes of blindness and low vision are primarily age-related eye diseases such as macular degeneration, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma. Other common eye disorders include lazy eye and strabismus. Common eye problems, if diagnosed early by an eye specialist, are treatable or at least reducible. Regular visits to an ophthalmologist are the best way to ensure healthy vision.