Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a group of genetic disorders that affect the retina, the part of the eye that detects light and sends visual signals to the brain. While RP is primarily known for causing progressive vision loss, some people with RP may also experience hearing loss. Hearing loss associated with RP is known as…
Read MoreGrittiness is a common sensation that people may experience in their eyes. It can feel like there is sand or grit in the eye, or as if the eye is irritated or scratchy. This sensation can be uncomfortable and can sometimes interfere with vision. There are many possible causes of grittiness in the eyes. Some…
Read MoreGlaucoma is a group of eye conditions that cause damage to the optic nerve and lead to irreversible vision loss. It is typically characterized by increased intraocular pressure (IOP) which occurs when the fluid inside the eye, known as aqueous humor, does not drain properly. There are different types of glaucoma, but all of them…
Read MoreCongenital cataract is a type of cataract that is present at birth or develops during infancy. It is one of the leading causes of blindness in children worldwide. While congenital cataracts can be caused by a variety of factors, one of the most common causes is rubella, a viral infection that can affect a developing…
Read MoreThe ocular arteries are a critical component of the vascular system in the eye, supplying blood to the eye and its various structures. Specifically, the ocular carotid arteries are branches of the internal carotid artery that supply the orbit, and the retina. The ocular carotid arteries originate from the internal carotid artery, which is a…
Read MoreGlobally, glaucoma is one of the main causes of irreversible blindness. Damage to the optic nerve, which carries visual information from the eye to the brain, is a result of the disease. As the optic nerve becomes damaged, vision loss can occur, and if left untreated, blindness may ultimately result. Despite the fact that there…
Read MoreA rare form of uveitis called sympathetic ophthalmia results in the formation of tiny aberrant cell clusters called granulomas. This condition develops in the unharmed eye following surgery on the other (harmed) eye or a penetrating injury (such as when a pencil, pen, or stick punctures the eye). The unharmed eye’s uveal tract eventually gets…
Read MoreThe glands that produce tears are called lacrimal glands, and they are located above and to the side of the eye. Lacrimal gland cells can transform and expand out of control to produce a mass known as a tumor. A tumor may be benign or malignant. Malignant refers to the ability of a cancerous tumor…
Read MoreAt the back of the eye is a layer of tissue called the retina. Cone and rod cells make up this structure, which processes light entering the eye through the pupil. The optic nerve carries visual impulses from the retina to the brain. When the retina separates into two layers, a disease known as retinoschisis…
Read MoreThe cancerous growth, known as melanoma, occurs in the cells that make melanin, the pigment responsible for the color of your skin. You can get melanoma in your eyes because they produce melanin. Ocular melanoma is another name for this eye cancer. The majority of ocular melanomas develop in the area of the eye that…
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