Can Dengue Affect Eyes?
With the recent increase in dengue cases it is important to be aware of its effect on the eye. The dengue virus can cause various eye manifestations including subconjunctival haemorrhage, macular chorioretinitis, macular oedema, dengue related optic neuritis, retinal haemorrhage, vitritis, and anterior uveitis. Subconjunctival haemorrhage is a small bleed behind the conjunctiva. The conjunctiva […]
What is Pellucid Marginal Degeneration & Why It Affects Eye Sight?
Pellucid Marginal Degeneration (PMD) is a chronic, slowly progressing condition that causes peripheral corneal thinning. The cornea is the dome shaped, transparent window in the front of the eye. It is crucial to recognise PMD because it may result in a serious decline in visual function. Additionally, refractive surgery patients with PMD may experience negative […]
Can I Swim With Contact Lenses
Individuals with high refractive errors often have difficulty while swimming. Some may opt to wear contact lenses during swimming. However, wearing contacts, while swimming, can be dangerous. Although it is not advisable to expose contact lenses to any sort of water, swimming carries even a greater risk due to the prolonged exposure. Potential germs, viruses, […]
Gunshot Injuries to the Eye : Causes, Treatment, and Prognosis
Gunshot wounds to the eye represent some of the most devastating forms of ocular trauma. In Pakistan, these injuries occur in both civilian and military settings, but their causes and outcomes vary significantly from those reported in other parts of the world. Patterns and Causes in Pakistan Recent hospital studies and case series from across […]
What is Ozurdex?
Ozurdex, is an implant containing the corticosteroid dexamethasone. It is injected into the eye by an ophthalmologist to treat macular edema and posterior uveitis. Macular edema is the swelling of the center of the retina (the light-sensing layer at the back of the eye). It may occur as a consequence of blockage of the veins […]
Can Retinitis Pigmentosa cause poor night vision?
RETINITIS PIGMENTOSA Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) is a hereditary condition that affects the retina (the light-sensitive layer of tissue in the back of the eye). RP causes the retinal cells to gradually deteriorate over time, resulting in visual loss. Unfortunately, RP has no treatment options. However, people with RP can make the most of their vision […]
Shingles and the Eye
Shingles is a viral infection caused by varicella-zoster. It is a painful viral rash that appears on one side of the face or body. The rash consists of blisters that normally form in 7–10 days and scab over, before clearing up completely in 2–4 weeks. Rarely, the rash may be more extensive and resemble a […]
Can Dengue cause eye problems or affect vision?
Eye Problems due to Dengue while rare, can cause certain mild and some serious eye conditions. Sub-conjunctival haemorrhage, macular chorioretinitis, macular oedema, dengue related optic neuritis, retinal haemorrhage, vitritis, and anterior uveitis have all been reported with Dengue. Let us discuss these in a bit of detail. Subconjunctival haemorrhage: The conjunctiva is a mucous membrane that […]
Why should Uveitis be treated?
Uveitis, if not treated promptly, can cause major eye issues. The likelihood of experiencing these issues increase if uveitis is long standing or in individuals older than 60 years of age. The eye becomes inflamed because of the illness which can cause tissues to scar or break down if not treated. Thus, resulting in impaired […]
Why do I Have Dry Eyes?
There are numerous factors that interrupt the normal tear film and result in dry eyes. Fatty oils, watery fluid, and mucus are the three layers that make up your natural tear film. The natural tear fil mis meant to lubricate and protect the eye. This mixture of oils, water and mucus maintains the lubricated, clear, […]