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.
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'.
I am researching treatments for eye diseases.
A concise, somewhat literary or old-fashioned term. Less common in daily speech.
To suffer from an eye disease.
Names for frequently encountered eye diseases and disorders.
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.
He suffers from an eye disease.
Casual way to say 'I have (a condition)'. Suitable for everyday conversation.
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.
Is it an eye disease?
Glaucoma. A leading cause of blindness.
Glaucoma has few noticeable symptoms.
Conjunctivitis, commonly known as pink eye.
Conjunctivitis is going around.
I got dry eye from computer work.
Retinal detachment. A serious condition requiring urgent care.
If you have symptoms of retinal detachment, go to the hospital immediately.