Lacrimal gland (tear glands) inflammation is known as dacryoadenitis. Behind the upper outer corner of each of your eyes is a lacrimal gland. They function as a component of your tear system and produce tears. Each gland is roughly the size of an almond. One of your lacrimal glands will swell if something irritates it.…
Read MoreCytomegalovirus retinitis (CMV retinitis) is a dander viral eye infection of the retina which affects the eyes. The light-sensing nerve layer that lines the back of the eye is known as the retina. Most frequently, those with compromised immune systems develop CMV retinitis. Floaters and blurred vision may slowly start to appear as CMV retinitis symptoms…
Read MoreYour brain and spinal cord have a surrounding protective layer of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). CSF contains nutrients that your brain can use. The CSF layer also supports and cushions your brain and spinal cord from sudden movements. A grape in a jar would experience a similar effect as the brain. The grape will be bruised…
Read MoreIf you do not properly clean, disinfect, and store your contact lenses, you could develop a dangerous eye infection. Pay close attention to the directions given by your eye doctor. Your eye can become scratched by contact lenses that are too old or don’t fit properly. They can also result in blood vessels growing into…
Read MoreOne of the most painful types of headaches are cluster headaches, which manifest in cyclical patterns or cluster periods. You may experience severe pain in or near one eye on one side of your head during a cluster headache, which frequently wakes you up in the middle of the night. Cluster periods, also known as…
Read MoreA bacterium that causes botulism produces the toxin known as botulinum toxin, or Botox, which temporarily paralyzes muscles. In its day, this toxin underwent purification so that it might be applied therapeutically. It is utilized in several specialized fields of medicine, including ophthalmology, neurology, and aesthetics. In ophthalmology, we utilize it to treat certain pathologies…
Read MoreDevelopmental cataracts with blue and white opacifications dispersed throughout the nucleus and cortex of the lens are known as blue dot cataracts, Cataract Punctata Caerulea, or Cerulean Cataracts. Blue dot cataracts are rarely removed until adolescence and are often asymptomatic until the age of 18 to 24 months. Treatment options include posterior chamber intraocular lens…
Read MoreHaving a white, blue, or gray crescent-shaped (arc) of lipid (fatty) deposits that wraps around the outer corners of the cornea of the eye condition known as corneal arcus. The curve may round the cornea completely, creating a ring. During your eye checkup, an ophthalmologist can spot a corneal arcus. Your iris and pupil are…
Read MoreOne of the most efficient ways to slow down and occasionally even stop vision loss caused by wet Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is by anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) injections. These injections are given by an ophthalmologist to each affected eye at regular intervals, often every four weeks. It is crucial that anti-VEGF medicine just…
Read MoreAn albino person’s body has difficulty producing a pigment known as melanin. The substance in the body called pigment is what produces colour. People who have albinism have less or no pigment in their skin, hair, or eyes. There are two basic kinds of albinism, both of which result in low vision and other vision…
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