Diabetic retinopathy is one of the leading causes of vision loss amongst diabetics. It is caused by damage to the blood vessels of retina (light sensitive tissue layer at the back of eye). These blood vessels can swell and leak or they can close stopping blood from passing through. Sometimes abnormal new blood vessels grow […]

The surgery involves reshaping the cornea the clear outer layer of the eye, to develop visual acuity and provide an alternative to eyeglasses or contact lenses. Although it is rare to develop glaucoma as a result of lasik individuals who are at risk of developing glaucoma or already have glaucoma require special considerations before, during and after […]

There are several types of glaucoma. The two main types are open-angle and angle-closure. These are linked to an increase of intraocular pressure (IOP) or pressure inside the eye. Open-angle glaucoma– the most common form of glaucoma, accounting for at least 90% of all glaucoma cases: Is caused by the slow clogging of the drainage […]

There are several causes of a swollen eye, including eye infections, eye injuries and trauma.Swelling of the eyelids can be a sign of a more serious, potentially sight-threatening health problem, like  orbital cellulitis, Graves’ disease and ocular herpes. A swollen eyelid create when there is inflammation or excess fluid (edema) in the connective tissues surrounding […]

Allergies, viruses and  bacteria can cause pink eye, which is also known as  conjunctivitis. It can make your eyes red and itchy. The eye affected by the infection will drain a lot or have a white or yellowish discharge. The  sign and symptoms may last a week or 10 days maybe longer. Compress to your […]

Ocular hypertension is when the pressure inside the eye (intraocular pressure or IOP) is higher than normal. Ocular hypertension means there is the increased pressure of the fluid inside the eye. Ocular hypertension increases a person’s risk of developing glaucoma. Eye pressure is also known as intraocular pressure (IOP) and is used to measure with […]

Glaucoma can be defined as one of the most common ailments caused due to diabetes. It can be defined as a health complication that includes progressive optic nerve damage. The optic nerve carries images from the retina, which is the specialized light-sensing tissue, to the brain so we can see. In glaucoma, eye pressure is […]

Eyes can be described as one of the most important sensory organs. It helps us connect with the world with vision and is also important to make us independent. If you see, you can perceive. The very first thing which we do after waking up is “seeing”. So it is of utmost importance that we […]

Air pollution leads to a major health impact on humans. However there is a lack of awareness associated with the effects. Many people resort to various air polluting activities without thinking about the effects on their health. In air pollution, the pollutants can be in the form of solid particles, liquid droplets, or gases. We […]