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 This is also known as Onchocerciasis. It is an infection caused by a parasitic worm known as onchocerciasis volvulus, which is spread by the bite of an infected blackfly. It is called river blindness because the flu that transmits the infection breeds in rapidly flowing streams. How does this infection cause blindness? The infection causes […]

Sleep is usually a time for restoration and healing, but the way we sleep, how much we sleep and conditions like apnea can increase your chances of developing a serious eye condition: glaucoma. The sleep time and duration affect a number of endocrine, metabolic, and neurological functions that are critical to the maintenance of individual […]

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. It is common among people who are in their 60s […]

For a lot of people, the idea of wearing contact lenses is unappealing. They think that it will be uncomfortable, that they won’t be able to see, or that it will be a hassle. But the truth is, there are a lot of benefits to wearing contact lenses that you may not know about. If […]

Night blindness does not necessarily mean that one cannot see at night, Rather NIGHT BLINDNESS is the inability of the eye to adapt to reduced illumination or dim light. Night blindness describes a symptom, not a disease. Mechanism of Night Vision The eyes need to adjust properly in order to see well at night or […]

Do your eyes itch or burn when wearing contact lenses? There are several reasons why you may be experiencing contact lens discomfort. What Causes Contact Lens Discomfort? Some of the top causes of uncomfortable contacts are: Dry Eyes Dry eye syndrome is a common condition that arises when your tears can’t keep your eyes sufficiently […]

This is a recurrent form of ocular allergy which is characterized by severe and chronic inflammation of the front surfaces of the eye. This occurs mainly in children and young adults, with onset often occuring in the first decade of life. It is more common in males than in females. This could also be called […]

The eye is a delicate organ with a large and moist area exposed to the environment that makes it more susceptible to air pollution than other parts of the body. However, the response of the eyes to airborne pollutants ranges from no symptoms at all to severe irritation and chronic pain. Even when contact lenses […]

CHEMICAL EYE BURNS/ADHESIVES IN THE EYE An eye burn (ocular burn) can be caused by heat or, more commonly, by getting a chemical in the eye. A chemical burn in the eye occurs when a chemical in liquid, powder or vapor form injures the eye or eyelid. It is important to get immediate treatment for […]

1). AT WHAT AGE WILL ONE GET CATARACTS? As we begin to age, our eyesight starts to change. Unfortunately, an inevitable part of aging is the natural deterioration of proteins within the eye’s lens. When this process begins to happen, it causes cataracts and leads to foggy vision. While the breakdown of proteins starts between […]