A cataract is a clouding of the normally clear lens in the eye, which interferes with vision. Cataracts are common in older people and can be treated with cataract surgery.
dementia
Parkinson’s disease: Q and A
Parkinson's disease is a degenerative disease of the nervous system that causes disturbances in initiating, controlling and co-ordinating movement. The symptoms gradually get worse over time.
Denial of dementia symptoms delays diagnosis
People in the early stages of dementia are living in denial and putting off seeing their doctor, for fear of a diagnosis.
Myasthenia gravis
Myasthenia gravis is a chronic muscle disease that produces weakness and abnormally rapid fatigue of the voluntary muscles.
