Category Archives: Eye Disorders

What is this condition? Corneal abrasion is a scratch on the surface lining of the cornea ­the transparent, convex, front portion of the eye. The most common eye injury, corneal abrasion has a good prognosis if properly treated What causes … Continue reading →

What is this condition? A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye, which is normally transparent. This clouding makes vision fuzzy. A common cause of vision loss, cataracts usually affect both eyes – except for traumatic cataracts, … Continue reading →

Today, eye conditions causing visual impairment that twenty years ago could be corrected only by very thick glasses, have a much simpler remedy. Thanks to huge advancements in the field of optometry, conditions like nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism and presbyopia are … Continue reading →

What is this Condition? A common eye inflammation, especially in children, blepharitis produces a red-rimmed appearance on the margins of the eyelids. It often involves both eyes and can affect both upper and lower eyelids. The two forms of the … Continue reading →