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Trichiasis (Inward-Growing Eyelashes)
Trichiasis is an eyelid disorder in which the eyelashes emerge from their normal positions but grow in the wrong direction and come into contact with the ocular surface. Commonly known as inward-growing eyelashes, the condition may cause continuous irritation of the cornea or conjunctiva. Irritation, watering, redness and sensitivity to light are among the common […]
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What Is the Vitreous? How Are Vitreous Disorders Treated?
The vitreous is the transparent, gel-like structure located between the eye's lens and the retina that fills the back of the eye. It helps maintain the shape of the eye and allows light to reach the retina. It consists mainly of water and contains collagen fibres and hyaluronic acid. Ageing, trauma and certain eye diseases […]
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What Are Eye Diseases and Which Conditions Do They Include?
Eye diseases include health problems affecting the eyeball, optic nerve, eyelids and tear ducts. Structures such as the cornea, eye lens, retina and optic nerve each perform different functions in vision. A disorder in any of these structures may affect visual quality or eye comfort. Blurred vision, eye pain, redness, sensitivity to light and changes […]
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What Is Retinal Detachment? Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
The retina is a sensitive tissue located at the back of the eye that converts light into nerve signals. This layer works closely with the supporting tissues beneath it to maintain visual function. Retinal detachment is a serious eye condition that occurs when the retina separates from its normal position. Because the detached retina does […]
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What Is Dry Eye Syndrome? What Causes It? Symptoms and Treatment
Dry eye syndrome is an ocular surface disease caused by an imbalance in the tear film. It may occur when an insufficient amount of tears is produced or when tears evaporate more quickly than normal. When the ocular surface is not adequately protected, burning, irritation, redness and temporary blurred vision may occur. Ageing, prolonged screen […]
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Corneal Ulcer Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
A corneal ulcer is an open wound that develops in the transparent corneal layer at the front of the eye. It is most commonly caused by infections, although trauma, advanced dry eye or immune system disorders may also contribute in some patients. Visual quality may deteriorate as the damage to the corneal surface becomes deeper. […]
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What Is Diabetic Retinopathy? Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Diabetic retinopathy is an eye disease caused by changes in the retinal blood vessels resulting from long-term diabetes. The retina is the tissue at the back of the eye that detects light and converts it into visual signals. Persistently high blood sugar may damage the structure of the small blood vessels supplying the retina. This […]
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Doctor’s Recommendations Before and After Eye Surgery
Recommendations before and after eye surgery vary depending on the type of surgery and the patient's eye structure. The preparation and recovery processes for laser, cataract, retinal or eyelid surgery differ from one another. Before surgery, existing eye conditions, medications being used and overall health are assessed. After the operation, protecting the eye, using prescribed […]
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How Does Diabetes Affect the Eyes?
The effects of diabetes on the eyes may occur when persistently high blood sugar levels damage the blood vessels and other structures within the eye. Diabetes particularly causes structural changes in the small blood vessels that supply the retina. These changes may appear as vascular leakage, bleeding and impaired oxygen supply. The risk of developing […]
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What Prescription Should a Healthy Eye Have?
A healthy eye prescription cannot be assessed solely by looking at the spectacle prescription. In an eye without a refractive error, light focuses on the correct point on the retina, and the measurement may theoretically be 0.00 dioptres. However, mild myopia, hyperopia or astigmatism does not necessarily mean that the eye is unhealthy. Low prescriptions […]
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What Is a Refractive Error? How Is It Treated?
A refractive disorder is a condition in which the eye cannot refract light correctly to form a clear image on the retina. With normal focusing, light passes through the cornea and the natural lens and converges on the retina. A change in the focal point may cause blurred vision at distance, near or both. The […]
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What Is Papilloedema? Symptoms and Treatment of Optic Nerve Swelling
Papilloedema is swelling that develops where the optic nerve enters the eye as a result of increased pressure inside the skull. The optic nerve carries visual information from the eye to the brain. When pressure inside the brain increases, it can be transmitted along the optic nerve sheath and cause swelling at the optic nerve […]
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