Punctal plugs

Punctal plugs are microscopic objects inserted into the tear ducts of the eyes (called puncta). Puncta are the tiny apertures in your eyes where tears are released. The blockage, which is about the size of a rice grain, prevents fluid from draining from the eye. This relieves itchy, burning, and red eyes by keeping the […]

Pseudoexfoliation syndrome

Pseudoexfoliation syndrome, commonly known as PXF or Exfoliation Syndrome, is a condition in which the body develops little flakes of material resembling dandruff.The heart, kidneys, liver, lungs, and eye are just a few of the body’s organs that create these tiny protein fiber clusters. However, it has only been demonstrated that this substance is harmful […]

Posterior subcapsular cataract 

A posterior Subcapsular Cataract is a type of cataract, where in, there is opacification in the posterior or back portion of the crystalline lens. This type of cataract can occur alone or in combination with other types of cataracts as well. But the primary occurrence posterior Subcapsular cataract per se is less. Posterior Subcapsular cataract can […]

Pneumatic retinopexy

Vision can be recovered from a detached retina using a treatment called pneumatic retinopexy. It frequently happens in an office setting, in contrast to other methods of treating a detached retina. At the back of your eye is a layer of cells called the retina. These cells communicate visual information to your brain using light. […]

Pigment dispersion syndrome (PDS)

The color of your iris comes from pigment. When the pigment slides off the underside of your iris, it causes pigment dispersion syndrome (PDS). The pigment then disperses to various areas of the eye. The microscopic pigment particles may obstruct the drainage angle in your eye. Eye pressure issues may result from this. By producing […]

Pellucid marginal degeneration (PMD)

Pellucid Marginal Degeneration (PMD) is a chronic, slowly progressing condition that causes peripheral corneal thinning. It is crucial to recognise this because it may result in a serious decline in visual function. Additionally, refractive surgery patients with PMD may experience negative outcomes, thus this is something to take into account before having the procedure. Despite […]

Pathological myopia

Being short sighted is different from having pathological myopia. If you have pathological myopia, you are extremely short-sighted and this has led to deteriorating alterations in the back of your eye. Your vision may be affected by pathological myopia, which cannot be treated with glasses or contact lenses. Depending on the degenerative alteration that has […]

What should I do if my eye turns red?

When your eye turns red, it is usually a sign of an underlying condition. The redness may be due to an infection, injury, or an underlying medical condition. It can be accompanied by pain, itching, and discharge. Here are some steps you can take when your eye turns red: Some common causes of eye redness […]

Parts of the Eye

The orbit is a protective bony socket in which the eye rests. The eye is connected to six extraocular muscles in the orbit. These muscles allow the eye to be rotated as well as moved up and down and side to side. The sclera, the white portion of the eye, is where the extraocular muscles […]

what should i do if my eye is watering?

If your eye is watering, it could be due to several reasons such as allergies, infections, or an injury. Here are some steps you can take to alleviate the symptoms and potentially address the underlying cause: Remember, if you experience sudden onset of eye watering or if it is accompanied by pain, sensitivity to light, […]