Xerophthalmia is a progressive eye disease characterized by dry eyes. This disease can cause serious damage to the cornea in the form of white spots and corneal ulcers. If left untreated, this condition can lead to blindness. The main cause of the appearance…
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Retinal disease is a problem of the retina in the eye that adversely affects a person's vision. The retina itself is a slim layer behind the eyes and consists of countless cells that are conscious light and nerve cells that receive and control visual info…
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Hifema is the accumulation of blood in the front chamber of the eye between the cornea (the clear membrane of the eye) and the iris (the rainbow membrane). Hifema usually occurs due to injury or trauma that causes the iris or pupil to tears. This bleeding is…
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Floaters are shadows of small to large objects that appear to hover in sight. The size of floaters can vary, ranging from small black spots to bigger shadows like long straps. Floaters usually appear when someone sees bright light like the sun or stares at a…
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Astigmatism is a visual impairment that results from a defect in the curvature of the lens or cornea which results in a distorted or blurred vision. Astigmatism generally appears at birth, but it can also be caused by an injury experienced by the eye later i…
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Definition of Dry Eyes, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention; Dry eye disease is a condition of the eyes that experience a lack of fluid due to volatile tears or too little tear production. Another name for dry eye disease is keratoconjunctivitis sic…
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