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…
overview What is a Retinal Detachment? Life After Retinal Detachment Surgery: Retinal detachment is the process by which the retina separates from the wall of the eye. As we old, the vitreous gel that fills the eye liquefies and moves…
Introduction: What is thyroid eye disease? Thyroid eye disease (TED), also known as thyroid-associated orbitopathy and Graves ophthalmopathy is a common orbital disorder. It is one of the most common causes of unilateral and bilateral proptosis in adults. It is…
Definition What is dry eye disease Dry eye disease is a very common eye condition, yet very few treatment options have been introduced so far. The disease is of high concern for the public because of the greater discomfort brought…
Diabetic Retinopathy Stages Summary Diabetic Retinopathy Definition Diabetic retinopathy is an eye disease caused by high levels of glucose in the blood. The high levels of sugar for a prolonged duration lead to complications of the eye. There are many…