Cataracts can occur in any age group for different reasons but most of the time it is seen in older adults due to age-related changes in the lens of the eye. It is also linked to conditions like high blood pressure (hypertension) and diabetes, which are common chronic conditions that are more often seen in older adults. >> Read More ...
There are many different types of eye problem, most of which can affect vision to some degree. A few of these eye conditions can also lead to blindness. One of the leading causes of blindness in the United States is macular degeneration. There are several types of macular degeneration but age-related macular degeneration >> Read More ...
Most of us take our vision for granted, as we do with our other senses. Common vision problems like short-sightedness are easily corrected these days with spectacles, contact lenses or quick and inexpensive laser surgery. We no longer see these vision-related problems as a hindrance. However, when vision is disturbed in >> Read More ...
The eyes are made up of very delicate tissue, some of which are exposed to the environment. Although the thin outer lining known as the conjunctiva and the eyelids protect the eye tissue, the eyes are more prone to various forms of injury more so than any other part of the body. Naturally when one is faced with an injury >> Read More ...
Causes of Itchy Eyes 1. Non-Washed Eyes Thick fat from the oil glands in the inner eye corner may cause itchy eyes if not washed off in the morning. Sweat from the face or hands while rubbing eyes also causes itchy eyes. 2. Foreign Body A small object or fly falling in the eye usually causes intense itch and watery eye. >> Read More ...
The term ‘swollen eyes‘ is a symptom whereby the eye and even the area of the eye is enlarged due to fluid accumulation. It is important to first differentiate whether the swelling is around the eye (above, below or around the eyeball), a swelling of the eyelid or swelling of the eyeball >> Read More ...
What is Fungal Keratitis? Fungal keratitis is an infection of the cornea caused by a fungus. Although keratitis (corneal inflammation) can occur for several reasons, a fungus is one of the more common causes of infectious keratitis. It can lead to severe damage of the eye and blindness if not diagnosed early or left >> Read More ...
Our eyeballs can be moved in various directions by the actions of the extraocular muscles. This allows us to focus in the direction of our choice and it is a voluntary action. However, there are instances where this movement of the eyeball is involuntary and repetitive in a way that compromises visual acuity. Nystagmus is >> Read More ...
