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CHALAZION A chalazion is a small swelling or lump on your eyelid because of a blocked gland. They’re called chalazia if you have more than one. A chalazion is one of the most common types of eyelid lumps. Chalazia are most likely to happen on your upper eyelid. You can […]

IRITIS Iritis is swelling and irritation (inflammation) in the colored ring around your eye’s pupil (iris). Another name for iritis is anterior uveitis. Iritis is the most common type of uveitis. Uveitis is inflammation of part or all of the uvea If untreated, iritis could lead to glaucoma or vision […]

Diabetic retinopathy involves the growth of abnormal blood vessels in the retina. Complications can lead to serious vision problems including: • VITREOUS HEMORRHAGE The new blood vessels may bleed into the clear, jellylike substance that fills the center of your eye. If the amount of bleeding is small, you might […]

COMPLICATIONS OF DIABETIC RETINOPATHY Diabetic retinopathy involves the growth of abnormal blood vessels in the retina. Complications can lead to serious vision problems including:   • VITREOUS HEMORRHAGE The new blood vessels may bleed into the clear, jellylike substance that fills the center of your eye. If the amount of […]

HOW TO USE EYE DROPS PROPERLY Eye drops can treat a range of eye problems. For example, prescribed eye drops from your doctor to treat an infection, a minor eye injury, or a condition such as glaucoma. Also eye drops can be used to relieve dry or red eyes. It’s […]

DIABETIC RETINOPATHY Diabetic retinopathy is a diabetes complication that affects eyes. It’s caused by damage to the blood vessels of the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye (retina). At first, diabetic retinopathy might cause no symptoms or only mild vision problems. But it can lead to blindness.   […]

AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye disease that may get worse over time. It’s the leading cause of severe, permanent vision loss in people over age 60. It happens when the small central portion of your retina, called the macula, wears down. The retina is the […]

CATARACT A cataract is a dense, cloudy area that forms in the lens of the eye. It’s a common condition in older adults, and it can be treated by your eye doctor. SYMPTOMS OF CATARACT Common symptoms of cataracts include: ▪︎ Blurry vision ▪︎Trouble seeing at night ▪︎Seeing colors as […]

TRICHIASIS Trichiasis is a common eyelid problem in which the eyelashes grow inwards toward the eye. The lashes rub against the cornea, the conjunctiva, and the inner surface of the eyelids. This irritates the eye.   CAUSES OF TRICHIASIS? Sometimes people get trichiasis and there is no known cause. Anyone […]

ARCUS SENILIS Arcus senilis is a white, gray, or blue arc or ring that develops around the edge of the cornea. It typically appears as an arc that affects the top and bottom of the cornea. Over time, the arcs can grow and connect, forming a complete ring. Arcus senilis […]