Plaquenil

A medication called Plaquenil (hydrochloroquine sulphate) is used to treat several autoimmune disorders. When the body’s immune system targets its own healthy tissue, a disease of this type develops. Plaquenil is used to treat a number of illnesses, including Systemic Lupus Erythmatosis (SLE), Rheumatoid Arthritis and Sjogren’s syndrome. SLE manifests as fever, rashes, skin issues, […]

Nystagmus

Nystagmus is a condition where the eyes move rapidly and uncontrollably.  They can move up and down (vertical nystagmus), side to side (horizontal nystagmus), or in a circle (rotary nystagmus) The movement, which typically involves both eyes, can be slow or swift. When gazing in particular directions, the eyes could tremble more. Nystagmus patients may […]

Heterochromia

When a person has different colored iris’s it is known as heterochromia. Heterochromia comes in a few different forms. Complete heterochromia is a condition in which both irises have different colours. Partial heterochromia is the term for when only a portion of one iris has the same colour as the rest of it. When the […]

Hemangioma

Hemangiomas are benign (non-cancerous) tumours brought on by a typical blood vessel development. Hemangiomas can appear everywhere on the body, but the face and neck are where they most frequently appear. Hemangiomas can be present before birth, however they typically initially show up in the first six months of life. Hemangiomas are of two different […]

Bell’s palsy

Bell’s palsy is a neurological condition that affects the facial muscles. The muscles on one side of your face become weak or even partially paralysed as a result. Your eyelid may not close completely if you have Bell’s palsy, and your smile may look uneven. Only adults typically experience Bell’s palsy. People with diabetes, expectant […]

Eye Allergies

Allergies to the eyes, commonly known as allergic conjunctivitis, are very typical. They happen when the eyes respond angrily to something (called an allergen). Histamine is a chemical produced by the eyes to combat the allergen. The outcome is red, puffy, and itchy eyelids and conjunctiva. The eyes may burn and tear. Eye allergies cannot […]

What Is a Nevus?

An ordinary, colourful growth on or in your eye is known as a nevus. It resembles a mole on your skin and is occasionally referred to as an eye freckle. A nevus (plural: nevi) can be found under the retina in the rear of the eye, around the iris, or in the front of the […]

Ptosis

When the top eyelid hangs over the pupil, it is called ptosis. The eyelid may droop slightly or a lot, covering the pupil (the black dot at the centre of your eye that lets light in). Normal vision may be partially or fully obscured by ptosis. Ptosis can affect both adults and children. Fortunately, there […]

Laser peripheral iridotomy

Angle-closure glaucoma patients may undergo laser peripheral iridotomy as part of their treatment plan or as a prophylactic intervention for those who are at risk of developing the condition. Angle-closure is the medical term for a narrowing of the eye’s drainage canal that causes an increase in intraocular pressure. This elevated intraocular pressure has been […]

Kamra Inlay

The first corneal inlay for vision correction surgery in the United States to receive FDA approval is KAMRA. Presbyopia is a common age-related vision issue that is treated by corneal inlays, commonly known as corneal implants. The nearsightedness caused by this ailment makes it challenging to read close-up text in a book or on a […]