Illness
Blind vs Visually Impaired
Visually impaired is a blanket term that refers to a condition where the person does not have a perfect or near perfect vision, which cannot be repaired via usual means, such as glasses or contacts. The term... |
Myopia vs Hyperopia
Myopia, commonly known as short sightedness or near-sightedness, and Hyperopia, known as long sightedness, are two of the most common eye conditions. Myopia or near-sightedness means that they can see things... |
Sick vs Ill
Ill and Sick are two words of similar meaning generally used to refer the unwell or not desirable health state of an individual. Basically, the word ‘sick’ is an informal term used to refer the short-term... |
Clinical Depression vs Manic Depression
Clinical depression or major depression is a mood disorder which is mainly characterized by bad mood and a reduced interest in activities which were enjoyed. Manic depression or bipolar disorder is a form of... |
Dementia vs Alzheimer
Dementia is an umbrella term that encompasses a broad category of brain diseases and illness that affect the cognitive abilities of a person. Alzheimer’s disease is a specific type of dementia, which is also... |