Contact Lens
If 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 […]
Cluster Headaches
One 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 […]
Botox
A 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 […]
Blue-dot Cataract
Developmental 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 […]
Arcus Senilis
Having 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 […]
Anti-vegf Injection
One 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 […]
Albinism
An 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 […]
Band Keratopathy
A condition known as band keratopathy damages the cornea, the transparent, dome-shaped structure on the front of the eye. Band keratopathy is characterised by a linear band of calcium deposits across the cornea. The deposition has a dirty, whitish-gray appearance. Calcium deposits can be seen on the cornea between the open and exposed portions between […]
Narrow Angle Glaucoma
One form of glaucoma, known as narrow-angle glaucoma (NAG), can cause abrupt and irreversible blindness. Less than 10% of all glaucoma diagnoses are due to narrow-angle glaucoma, yet it can still result in severe discomfort, quick vision loss, and even blindness. The drainage angle, a part of the eye that allows fluid to regularly pass […]
When to Resume Exercise After an Eye Surgery or Injury
Many people question how their exercise regimen may be impacted by eye surgery or an eye issue. Although it is crucial to stay active, some forms of exercise could be detrimental. Here are some broad pointers that can be useful to you, but keep in mind: Before starting any new workout programme, consult your ophthalmologist […]