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EYE HEALTH

The eye care section is divided into three categories: major eye conditions, disorders, and eye care tips.

The material in this section of the web site is presented for information purpose only. This information should not be used as a basis for diagnosis or choice of treatment. The material is in no way intended to replace professional medical care or attention by a qualified practitioner.

Please find below the links to learn about specific conditions.
 

Eye Conditions

  1. Astigmatism

    Astigmatism is a common vision condition. It occurs when the front surface of the eye (cornea) is...

  2. Amblyopia

    Amblyopia is a condition where central visual acuity of an apparently healthy eye isreduced because...

  3. Cicatrical Ectropion

    block quote Cicatricial Ectropion is the pulling of the upper or lower eyelid away from the eye...

  4. Colour Blindness

    Colour blindness is the inability to see colours, either whole or in part. Colour Blindness What...

  5. Hyperopia (Far-sightedness)

    A person with hyperopia is able to see objects at a distance, but has trouble with objects up close...

  6. Myopia (Near-sightedness)

    An individual that has myopia has trouble seeing clearly at a distance. Myopia picture showing...

  7. Presbyopia

    Presbyopia is the normal process of ageing, where the natural lens of the eye loses some of the...

  8. Macular Degeneration

    Macular Degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss, affecting more than 10 million...

  9. Eye Floaters

    Eye floaters are spots in your vision. They may look to you like black or gray specks, strings or...

  10. Floaters, Retinal Tears, and Retinal Detachments

    What Are Floaters? As their name implies, floaters are usually small, black shapes that look...

Eye Disorders

  1. Albinism

    Albinism is a hereditary condition where the development of pigment in the iris is affected. There...

  2. Blepharitis

    Blepharitis is a condition that indicates an inflammation of the eyelids. Blepharitis What is...

  3. Computer vision syndrome

    Now a days most of the work force uses computers on the job-and as a result, millions experience...

  4. Cataract

    Cataract is a progressive clouding of the human lens inside the eye. Cataract What is a cataract?...

  5. Conjunctivitis

    Conjunctivitis, commonly known as pink-eye, is an infection of the conjunctiva (the outer-most...

  6. Diabetic Retinopathy

    The prevalence of diabetic retinopathy is strongly related to the duration of diabetes. Find out...

  7. Dry Eye Syndrome

    Dry eye syndrome is a very common eye condition caused by a problem with the quality of the tear...

  8. Glaucoma

    Glaucoma is a group of diseases that can damage the eye's optic nerve and result in vision loss and...

  9. Keratoconus

    Keratoconus, often abbreviated to "KC" and pronounced: KEHR-a-toh-kohn-nus, is a non-inflammatory...

  10. Macular Degenaration

    Age-related Macular Degeneration (A.M.D.) is an eye disease that destroys central vision by...

  11. Eye-care in newborns

    Ophthalmia Neonatorum is the name given to conjunctivitis affecting both the eyes of an infant...

  12. Nystagmus

    Nystagmus is the term applied to rapid involuntary oscillatory movement of the eyes independent of...

  13. Ptosis (drooping eyelids)

    Abnormal drooping of the upper eyelid is called ptosis. Ptosis is said to be present if the upper...

  14. Retinitis Pigmentosa

    What is Retinitis Pigmentosa? Retinitis Pigmentosa (R.P.) is one of a group of inherited visual...

  15. Strabismus

    Strabismus is a problem caused by the improper functioning of one or more eye muscles, which...

  16. Stye

    A stye, medically termed as 'chalazion', is a small lump in the eyelid caused by obstruction of an...

  17. Trachoma

    Trachoma is a serious, persistent eye infection that often causes permanent scarring of the cornea...

  18. Vitamin A deficiency

    Vitamin A deficiency is one of the leading causes of preventable blindness in developing countries...

  19. Corneal Abrasion

    A corneal abrasion is a scratch on the eye's cornea. The cornea is the clear, protective lens that...

  20. Refractive Errors

    What are refractive errors? Cross-section of the eye Refractive errors occur when the shape of...

Eye care tips

  1. Nutrition for eyes

    The essential nutrients your eyes should not miss on. Nutrition and Your Eyes God has given us the...

  2. Eyedrops

    Eyedrops If eyedrops have been prescribed for treating your glaucoma, you need to use them properly...

  3. Contact Lenses

    These are small polymer covers, which are placed directly over the cornea. They are of two main...

  4. Eye care of a newborn child

    Some tips for the routine eye-care of the newborn child. Eye care of the newborn child Suggested...

  5. Ideal Reading Distances

    Vision is the most powerful determinant of posture at work. It is impossible to maintain good...

  6. Lasik Surgery

    Lasik surgery is currently the best method of correction of refractive errors. It is accurate,...

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