Diabetes also increases the risk of having glaucoma, cataracts, and other eye problems. Severe near-sightedness is associated with an increased risk of retinal detachment, cataracts, and glaucoma. Uveitis, if left untreated, can result in scarring, glaucoma, cataracts, and even blindness. Havanese suffer primarily from luxating patella, liver disease, heart disease, cataracts and retinal dysplasia. Worldwide, glaucoma is the second-leading cause of blindness after cataracts. Long term use may increase the risk for glaucoma and cataracts. In January 1974, Brundage underwent surgery for cataracts and glaucoma. Those with MFS are also at a high risk for early glaucoma and early cataracts. This can damage these cells, leading to retinopathy, cataracts and peripheral neuropathy, respectively. Ocular conditions such as cataracts are occasionally reported. Surgery was important in treating patients with eye complications, such as trachoma and cataracts. Ichthyosis is an autosomal recessive disorder associated with cuneiform cataracts and nuclear sclerosis. Corticosteroids most commonly cause posterior subcapsular cataracts. These studies opened the door for the understanding and treatment of childhood cataracts and strabismus. They are prone to eye problems such as keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eyes), cataracts, and entropion.