Translation guide
Japanese expressions for diseases and disorders of the eye, from general terms to specific conditions.
The broadest, most common way to refer to any disease or disorder of the eye.
The most natural, everyday phrase for 'eye disease'. Literally 'eye's illness'. Safe for any context.
目の病気で視力が落ちた。
My eyesight got worse due to an eye disease.
Early detection of eye diseases is important.
Formal medical term, often used in clinical or academic contexts. '眼' is the kanji for 'eye'.
眼疾患の治療法について研究している。
I am researching treatments for eye diseases.
A concise, somewhat literary or old-fashioned term. Less common in daily speech.
眼病を患う。
To suffer from an eye disease.
Names for frequently encountered eye diseases and disorders.
Cataract(s). Extremely common, especially among the elderly.
祖母は白内障の手術を受けた。
My grandmother had cataract surgery.
Dry eye syndrome. A common loanword from English.
How to say you suffer from or have an eye condition.
Formal pattern meaning 'to be suffering from (a disease)'. Used for serious or chronic conditions.
彼は目の病気を患っている。
He suffers from an eye disease.
Casual way to say 'I have (a condition)'. Suitable for everyday conversation.
目に病気があるんです。
I have an eye disease.
眼病 (がんびょう) sounds old-fashioned or literary. In modern conversation, use 目の病気 or the specific condition name.
目の病気ですか？
Is it an eye disease?
Glaucoma. A leading cause of blindness.
緑内障は自覚症状が少ない。
Glaucoma has few noticeable symptoms.
Conjunctivitis, commonly known as pink eye.
結膜炎が流行っている。
Conjunctivitis is going around.
パソコン作業でドライアイになった。
I got dry eye from computer work.
Retinal detachment. A serious condition requiring urgent care.
網膜剥離の症状が出たらすぐに病院へ。
If you have symptoms of retinal detachment, go to the hospital immediately.