All Entries in the "eye and vision" Category
Uveitis definition – classification – causes – symptoms – diagnosis and treatment
Uveitis is defined as the inflammation of the uvea or uveal tract – the eye’s middle layer. Uvea includes the iris, ciliary body and choroid . While uveitis can affect people across all working ages, it can affect children too.
Blepharitis definition – classification – causes – symptoms – treatment
Blepharitis refers to the condition in which there is an inflammation in the ‘rims of the eyelids’ and the eyes are itchy, red and cause irritation. The eyelashes have ‘dandruff – like’ scabs. This is caused due to a ‘bacterial infection’ or it can also be due to some problem related to the skin, like, ‘Seborrhoeic Dermatitis’, a condition where severe rashes with a lot of itching are caused on the scalp and the skin
Taking care of your contact lenses to avoid Acanthamoeba Keratitis
People using contact lenses need to be very aware of the fact that these contain very strong viruses that can get into your system in many ways and that using the proper anti bacterial cleaning solutions may seem to be more expensive, however, the risks of getting an infection due to not taking these precautions can cost you much more in the end.
Definition of Optical Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a disease of the vision where the optic nerves of the eyes are receiving too much blood pressure and therefore are getting damaged. This impairs the vision of the patient on the peripheral angle and eventually the central angle as well.
droopy eyes causes, ptosis and surgery
Ptosis is the abnormal drooping of the upper eyelid. It can be more visible when the person is tired or have been awake past sleeping time. When it is severe and untreated, it can lead to amblyopia or astigmatism. It can interfere in the development of vision when it is not treated in children at a young age.
