An inflammation (swelling) of the arteries, the blood channels that transfer blood away from the heart, is known as giant cell arteritis (GCA). The blood flow via arteries is decreased when they swell. The arteries in the arms, upper body, and neck are impacted by GCA. Because it affects the head, it is also known…
Read MoreA long-lasting vitreous hemorrhage can cause a kind of secondary glaucoma called ghost cell glaucoma (GCG). The trabecular meshwork is blocked by the hard and less flexible ghost cells, which also raises the pressure inside the eyes. When using a slit light to examine the aqueous humor, numerous tiny cells may be visible. The intraocular…
Read MoreA persistent condition known as filamentary keratitis causes adherent filaments of mucus and corneal epithelium to form on the corneal surface. The mucous and degenerated epithelial cells that make up filaments are linked to the ocular surface at one end. On the anterior surface of the cornea, filaments appear as tiny, gelatinous strands that might…
Read MoreDue to fluid retention, increased blood volume, hormonal changes, and other physiologic changes associated with pregnancy, eyes may vary slightly throughout pregnancy. These alterations typically disappear once the baby is born or after weaning a breastfed child. Minor changes in vision typically do not necessitate a new prescription for glasses. Hence, a woman should not get…
Read MoreAn eye twitch is an uncontrollable eyelid or eye muscle spasm or movement. Your physician may diagnose it as blepharospasm. Your upper eyelid is more likely to experience it. Every few seconds, and usually only for a minute or two, the lid moves. Eye twitches can be found in three different kinds. Small eyelid twitches…
Read MoreYou might feel uneasy about the idea of getting an injection in your eye if your ophthalmologist recommends it. These injections, known as “intravitreal,” administer medicine straight into your eyeball to treat problems like diabetic eye disease, age-related macular degeneration, and retinal vein occlusion. Many patients report seeing better after receiving medication injections, which are…
Read MoreThe tendency to prefer visual information from one eye to the other is known as ocular dominance and is sometimes referred to as eye preference or eyedness. It is comparable to the laterality of right- or left-handedness, although the dominant eye’s side and the dominant hand’s side are not necessarily the same. This is due…
Read MoreParents frequently question whether they need to be concerned about their child’s excessive blinking. Although this symptom is usually not cause for concern, if your child blinks frequently or exhibits other worrying signs, you should take them to the doctor. Rarely, excessive blinking can indicate a neurological condition or cause vision loss. Four main reasons…
Read MoreUnder the retina are yellow deposits called drusen. Lipids and proteins make up Drusen. Drusen probably do not lead to age-related macular degeneration (AMD). However, drusen can be a symptom of AMD and increase a person’s chance of developing it. Drusen come in several forms. Small drusen may not cause vision problems for a long time, if…
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