Ptosis Surgery Before and After Overview What is ptosis (droopy eyelid)? Ptosis is the term used for the abnormal dropping of the upper or lower eyelid from its normal position. It is caused due to weakness or damage to the…
INTRODUCTION What is Retinitis Pigmentosa? Retinitis pigmentosa is a genetic disorder that affects the photoreceptors layer of the retina specifically the rod photoreceptors and later on the involvement of the cones and causing its degeneration. It causes a gradual reduction…
Fuchs Dystrophy Symptoms OVERVIEW What Is Fuchs Dystrophy? Fuchs dystrophy is also known as Fuchs corneal endothelial dystrophy. It is a sporadic condition with few cases of autosomal dominant inheritance. It is a disease of the endothelial layer of the…
OVERVIEW What is Epiretinal Membrane? Epiretinal Membrane (ERM) is like a sheet of fibro cellular material, that develops on or over the surface of the retina. The fibrous structure keeps on proliferating leading to contracture of the membrane and leads…
What Does My Vision Look Like With a Macular Hole Macular Hole Stages Overview: What is macular hole? The macular hole is a defect or lesion extending from ILM (internal limiting membrane) deep down to the RPE (retinal pigment epithelium).…
Overview What is keratitis Eye? Cornea is the outer front layer of the eyeball. Cornea plays a role in the refraction of the eye, 2/3 portion of refractive power is provided by the cornea. It is a highly transparent structure…
Introduction What is a chalazion? A chalazion is a commonly localized swelling of the eyelid or eyelid margins. It is also called a meibomian gland cyst. A Chalazion is a sterile chronic granulomatous inflammation of the meibomian glands or gland…
Is Color Blindness a Disability Introduction Color blindness or color vision deficiency is a common condition affecting millions of people around the world. Color blindness is different from complete blindness in which a person is not able to see anything,…
Two inflammatory eye disorders that affect the ocular surface are scleritis episcleritis. If left untreated, scleritis, a more serious ailment that affects the sclera, the white area of the eye, can result in excruciating pain, redness, and even vision loss.…
what is night blindness? Night blindness, also known as Nyctalopia, is a vision disorder that affects a person’s ability to see clearly in low light or at night. This can be caused by a number of factors, including genetics, certain medications, and…