Eye Diseases

Eye diseases are conditions that affect vision. Some eye problems are minor, but others can lead to permanent loss of vision if not treated properly. Some common eye diseases are refractive errors, cataracts, optic nerve disorders like glaucoma, retinal d

Chalazion — Chalazion
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Your eyelids have small glands producing an oily substance that helps keep your eyes moist. When one of these glands are blocked, you can get a chalazion. A chalazion is a bump on your eyelid and is red; moreover, it is referred to as an eyelid cyst or a meibomian cyst. A chalazion can be painful at first; however, with time, the pain tends to subside. It tends to occur on the upper eyelid, but sometimes may develop on the lower one. A chalazion is often mistaken for a stye. You can still easily differentiate between the two as styes are the painful swelling of oil-producing glands on the bacterial eye. However, a chalazion is not painful and occurs farther back on the eyelid.
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Corneal ulcer — Corneal ulcer

The cornea is the transparent tissue that forms an outer covering of the eye and is susceptible to a wide range of infections. A corneal ulcer is a wound on the surface of the cornea, which is normally caused due to an infection. It is often characterized by painful and redness of the eye. Our expert Dr Vandana Jain, a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist and the Co-founder and Director of the Advanced Eye Hospital, Navi Mumbai provides some significant insights on this topic.
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Diabetic retinopathy — Diabetic retinopathy

Diabetic retinopathy is a common diabetic eye disease which is caused due to some changes in the blood vessels of the retina. The retina is a light-sensitive tissue that is present is the eye and is necessary for normal vision. In some cases of diabetic retinopathy, the blood vessels usually swell and leak out the fluid. While in other cases, there is an abnormal growth of new blood vessels on the surface of the retina. This condition usually affects both eyes and longer the person is suffering from diabetes, the more likely they will be affected with diabetic retinopathy. Dr Haresh Asnani, a retina specialist from Advanced Eye Hospital and Institute, Navi Mumbai tells us about its symptoms, causes, prevention and more.
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Dry eyes — Dry eyes

Dry eye is a condition where the ducts within the eyelids that produce tears, dry up. Tears are very essential for the proper functioning of the eyes, because they provide lubrication for the eyelids to glide over the eye ball and help to keep it moist. This condition can lead to lower resolution of vision and in some cases can cause severe damage to the eye ball itself, not to mention the added risks of performing daily activities with bad eyesight. If you have dry eyes, your body is telling you that you are pushing it beyond its limits, and it is a common indicator for lifestyle diseases. Dr Rohit Shetty, neuro-ophthalmologist and the Vice chairman of Narayana Netralaya says ‘something as simple as a change in posture while working on a computer for long hours could be the reason for dry eyes.’ He warns, that they are an early indicator for hyper or hypothyroidism. If you are suffering from dry eyes, getting a routine health check up might be the best thing to do.
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Dry Eyes Syndrome — Dry Eyes Syndrome

Dry eye syndrome, commonly known as xerophthalmia, affects more than 100 million people around the world. People often visit ophthalmologists complaining of decreased vision, cataract or other eye-related infections, but are surprised to know that they suffer from dry eye syndrome. It is caused either due to inefficient tear production or excessive evaporation, leading to mild discomfort in the eyes, such as irritation, pain or swelling. Its consequences range from subtle but constant irritation of the eyes leading to severe disturbance in your day-to-day activities. Dr Devesh Sharma, Cornea Expert, Amritsar Eye Clinic, throws light on things you should know about dry eye syndrome.
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Eye condition — Eye condition

Eye diseases and conditions include short-sightedness (Myopia), long-sightedness (Hypermetropia), Astigmatism, Cataracts, Glaucoma, Squints etc.
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Eye twitching — Eye twitching
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Eye twitching is abnormal blinking of the eyelid that is a completely involuntary action (automatic action). The other name for eye twitching is eyelid spasm. Eye twitching is a sudden action and may last for minutes, hours, or longer, maybe for days. Two muscles control eye blinking, one muscle controls the eyelid closing, and another muscle controls the eyelid opening. If there is any problem with any of the two muscles, eye twitching occurs. Generally, eye twitching is normal, harmless, and a little annoying when it lasts for a short duration. However, in some people, eye twitching may signal neurological problems, including hemifacial spasm and blepharospasm. In these conditions, the eyelid closes for a long time, limiting or completely blocking the vision. These problems are less common, so you should not worry much when you feel eye twitching. For most of us, eye twitching is for a shorter period and is minor annoying. When eye twitching occurs for a longer period, it becomes very annoying and a matter of concern.
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Iritis — Iritis
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In every individual, the uvea is the middle part of the eye which consists of the iris, ciliary body, and choroid. Uvea helps supply blood to the iris and the retina. When an inflammation occurs in the uvea, it is known as uveitis. Inflammation in the anterior part, i.e., the front part of the eye (iris and ciliary body), is called iritis. If the inflammation occurs in the posterior part, i.e., the back part of the eye (choroid), it is known as choroiditis. The inflammation can further spread to surrounding tissues like the retina, optic nerve, and sclera. Uveitis can cause vision changes or blindness in 5-10% of patients. The prevalence of uveitis depends on age, gender, genes, geography, and lifestyle. Anterior chamber iritis is the most common form of uveitis, with healthy young and middle-aged individuals more susceptible to it. Idiopathic uveitis (where the cause of uveitis is unknown) is the most common type of uveitis. Iritis that occurs due to any underlying infections is more common in developing countries. In developed countries, iritis that occurs due to causes other than infection is more common.
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Myopia — Myopia

Myopia is a condition where a person is unable to see objects that are at a distance from them. Also known as short-sightedness, it occurs when the eyeball elongates to such an extent that the light entering the eye no more refracts through the lens properly. This in turn, causes the light rays to inappropriately reach the retina, leading to blurred vision. This condition occurs in 3.19% people under the age of fifteen, while 20% of people above the age of 15 years suffer from it in India. Read about top 8 interesting facts about the human eye.
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Open-angle glaucoma — Open-angle glaucoma

Open-angle glaucoma also called chronic or primary glaucoma is one of the most common types, accounting for around 90% of all cases of this eye condition. It is a heredity condition and people of African ancestry are found to be at a greater risk of this disease. Here are a few things you need to know about the condition:
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Strabismus — Strabismus
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Strabismus or ‘crossed eyes’ is a condition where the two eyes do not face the same direction. It is usually accompanied by uncoordinated eye movements along with a lack of depth perception.
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