An inherited condition called Stickler syndrome affects the joints, the ears, and the eyes. Collagen, the body’s connective tissue, is affected. The cornea and sclera of the eye are primarily made of collagen. Some individuals get the Stickler syndrome from their parents. A child of a Stickler syndrome parent has a 50% chance of inheriting…
Read MoreThe vitreous, a material, fills the centre of the eye. This clear, gel-like substance is firmly attached to the retina and macula in the healthy, youthful eye by millions of tiny fibres. The vitreous shrinks and pulls away from the retina as the eye ages or as a result of an eye condition. Over time,…
Read MoreThe crucial connection between the eye and the brain, the optic nerve, is gradually harmed by glaucoma. Typically, glaucoma patients have vision loss prior to any eye issues. However, many people do not even notice they have glaucoma. Primary open-angle glaucoma is the most prevalent form of the disease. When eye fluid known as aqueous…
Read MoreAn infection of the tissues or fluids inside the eyeball is known as endophthalmitis. If you have had recent eye surgery or serious injury to the eye and an infection occurs, no matter what its cause or its origin you should consult an eye specialist immediately to seek care. In this situation you must realize…
Read MoreA disease called myasthenia gravis can make muscles prone to weakness and fatigue. The condition may impact the muscles that regulate eye and eyelid movement. This could result in double vision or drooping eyelids. Most patients with myasthenic eye symptoms may experience weakening in other body parts within a year or two. The face, eyes,…
Read MoreLattice degeneration is a thinning of the retina that happens over time. Lattice degeneration affects 1 in 10 people, or about 10% of the population. Clear vision depends on a healthy retina, yet most people with this issue never experience any symptoms or visual loss. Retinal detachment from lattice degeneration is extremely uncommon. Those who…
Read MoreWhen blood does not flow properly to the optic nerve in your eye, it eventually results in permanent damage to the nerve. This condition is called ischemic optic neuropathy (ION). One or both of your eyes may abruptly lose their ability to see when you have ION. Your eyes send information to your brain via…
Read MoreThe herpes simplex virus (HSV-1), which also causes cold sores around the lips and mouth, is the source of eye herpes, sometimes referred to as ocular herpes, a potentially dangerous infection of the eye. The most common way to get eye herpes is to touch a cold sore and then touch the eyes with contaminated…
Read MoreTrichiasis is a common problem with the eyelids. Eyelashes grow inward. The lashes rubagainst the cornea, the conjunctiva, and the inner surface of the eyelids. This irritates theeye.Trichiasis can occur occasionally with no known cause. Trichiasis can strike anyone,however, adults are more prone to it. Trichiasis is more likely to occur if you have certainhealth issues,…
Read MoreDiabetic retinopathy screenings are essential. Diabetes is a systemic disease; however, it can affect the eye as well. The effect on the eye can be as dire as blindness. Hence, it is imperative that diabetic screening be carried out to prevent the loss of vision. Screening can tell you if you need treatment to slow…
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