Month: July 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

What is Congenital Glaucoma? Congenital glaucoma is a rare but serious eye disorder that affects infants and young children. It occurs due to abnormal development of the eye’s drainage system, leading to increased intraocular pressure (IOP) and potential damage to

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.

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

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,