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- Centre For Sight
- August 19, 2024
Pterygium is a common eye condition that affects many people worldwide. It is characterized by the growth of a fleshy, triangular tissue on the conjunctiva, which is the clear membrane that covers the white part of the eye. This condition
- Centre For Sight
- August 19, 2024
What is Metamorphopsia? Metamorphopsia is a type of visual distortion in which straight lines appear bent, wavy, or warped, and objects may look misshapen, stretched, or compressed. This condition can affect one or both eyes and often impacts central vision,
- Centre For Sight
- July 23, 2024
Under-eye hollows, or sunken eyes or enophthalmos, refer to depressions below the eyes. The resulting look has a tendency to make the subject look tired, old, or sick. Clinical causes of sunken eyes, symptoms, and diagnosis are presented in this
- Centre For Sight
- July 23, 2024
Optic neuritis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the optic nerve. The optic nerve is responsible for transmitting visual information from the eyes to the brain. When it becomes inflamed, it can lead to various symptoms and visual disturbances.
- Centre For Sight
- July 23, 2024
Pinguecula is a common eye condition that affects the conjunctiva, the thin, transparent membrane that covers the white part of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelids. It appears as a yellowish or whitish bump on the conjunctiva,
- Centre For Sight
- July 23, 2024
Understanding Papilledema Papilledema refers to the swelling of the optic disc due to increased intracranial pressure. The optic disc is the point where the optic nerve connects to the retina, and when pressure builds up inside the skull, it affects
- Centre For Sight
- May 3, 2024
Lamellar cataract, also referred to as zonular cataract, is a specific type of cataract that affects the lens of the eye. It is characterized by the formation of opaque areas within the lens, leading to visual impairment. This condition can
- Centre For Sight
- May 3, 2024
Christmas tree cataract is a rare but visually striking type of age-related cataract characterized by iridescent, needle-like crystalline deposits in the lens. These deposits reflect light in a way that resembles the sparkling decorations of a Christmas tree, hence its
- Centre For Sight
- May 3, 2024
Key Takeaways: A complicated cataract is a cataract caused by another eye condition, which means it may progress faster and is often more challenging to manage. Common causes: Long-standing uveitis, retinal diseases (e.g., retinitis pigmentosa, detachment), glaucoma, diabetes/diabetic retinopathy, steroid
- Centre For Sight
- March 26, 2024
For a moment, think of trying to look through a dusty windshield in a rainstorm- it feels similar to a person with a hypermature cataract. It develops due to a long standing condition of cataract which creates serious troubles. What