Oculoplasty and Orbit is a discipline in ophthalmology that deals with plastic and reconstructive surgery around the eyeball, including the eyelids, orbit and lacrimal system. The eyeball is a delicate structure, protected from harm by eyelids in front and the bony…
Cataract is the leading cause of blindness in the world. Even though vision loss due to cataract can be restored through a simple and minor procedure, it remains as one of the significant causes of preventable blindness. The most common…
The eye is like a camera with a lens in front and a film at the back. The retina is located approximately two centimetres behind the pupil. It is shaped like a small cup.
An eye exam involves a series of tests to evaluate your vision and check for eye diseases. Your eye doctor may use a variety of instruments, shine bright lights directly at your eyes and request that you look through an array of…
A cataract is an opacification of the lens of the eye which leads to a decrease in vision. Cataracts often develop slowly and can affect one or both eyes. Symptoms may include faded colors, blurry or double vision, halos around light, trouble with bright…
The damage caused by glaucoma can’t be reversed. But treatment and regular checkups can help slow or prevent vision loss, especially if you catch the disease in its early stages. Glaucoma is treated by lowering your eye pressure (intraocular pressure).
