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Eye Care

The eyecare 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.

Follow the links below to learn about specific conditions.

Eye Conditions

• Astigmatism

Astigmatism is a common vision condition. It occurs when the front surface of the eye (cornea) is slightly irregular in shape, resulting in vision being blurred at all distances.

• Amblyopia

  Amblyopia is a condition where central visual acuity of an apparently healthy eye isreduced because of lack of use during early childhood. Sometimes known as "lazy eye", often it occurs because the "good" eye is preferred.

• Cicatrical Ectropion

Cicatricial Ectropion is the pulling of the upper or lower eyelid away from the eye because of scar formation or a shortage of the anterior lamella of the eyelid.

• Colour Blindness

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

• Hyperopia (Far-sightedness)

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

• Myopia (Near-sightedness)

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

• Presbyopia

  Presbyopia is the normal process of ageing, where the natural lens of the eye loses some of the flexibility that characterises a younger eye.

Eye Disorders

• Albinism

  Albinism is a hereditary condition where the development of pigment in the iris is affected. There is no cure, but the eye requires symptomatic management.

• Blepharitis

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

• Computer vision syndrome

  Now a days most of the work force uses computers on the job-and as a result, millions experience vision problems. Their condition is called Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS).

• Cataract

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

• Conjunctivitis

  Conjunctivitis, commonly known as pink-eye, is an infection of the conjunctiva (the outer-most layer of the eye that covers the sclera).

• Diabetic Retinopathy [New]

  The prevalence of diabetic retinopathy is strongly related to the duration of diabetes. Find out more about the symptoms, causes and treatment available.

• Dry Eye Syndrome

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

• Glaucoma

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

• Keratoconus

  A non-inflammatory eye condition in which the normally round dome-shaped cornea progressively thins causing a cone-like bulge to develop. This results in significant visual impairment.

• Macular Degenaration

  Age-related Macular Degeneration (A.M.D.) is an eye disease that destroys central vision by damaging the macula – a thin layer of nerve cells that lines most of the inside of the eyeball.

• Eye-care in newborns

  Ophthalmia Neonatorum is the name given to conjunctivitis affecting both the eyes of an infant under one month of age.

• Nystagmus

Nystagmus is the term applied to rapid involuntary oscillatory movement of the eyes independent of the normal eye movements. They are usually horizontal but vertical, rotatory or mixed movements may also be seen. The condition is almost always present in both eyes simultaneously.

• Ptosis (drooping eyelids)

  Abnormal drooping of the upper eyelid is called ptosis. Ptosis is said to be present if the upper eyelid covers more than 2 millimeters of the cornea.

• Retinitis Pigmentosa

  Retinitis Pigmentosa (R.P.) is one of a group of inherited visual disorders that causes the degeneration of the retina of the eyes.

• Strabismus

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

• Stye

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

• Trachoma

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

• Vitamin A deficiency

  Vitamin A deficiency is one of the leading causes of preventable blindness in developing countries. Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin and is found mainly in fish liver oils, liver, egg yolks, butter and cream, green leafy and yellow vegetables.

Eye Care Tips

• Nutrition for eyes

  The essential nutrients your eyes should not miss on.

• Eyedrops

• Contact Lenses

  These are small polymer covers, which are placed directly over the cornea. They are of two main types: soft and semi soft.

• Eyedrops

• Eye care of a newborn child

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

• Ideal Reading Distances

  Vision is the most powerful determinant of posture at work. It is impossible to maintain good postures throughout the workday, unless work materials and equipment are thoughtfully placed within the line of sight and within a comfortable focussing distance.

• Lasik Surgery

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

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