Age Related Macular Degeneration
WHAT IS AGE RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION? Age related macular degeneration(ARMD) is a disease of the central part of the retina called macula. Macula provides a central sharp vision for reading and facial recognition. Therefore, ARMD causes blurred or distorted central vision. The side vision remains unaffected. In the early stages of the disease, there are […]
High Myopia (Short-Sightedness)
WHAT IS MYOPIA? Myopia or short-sightedness is an eye condition that causes distant objects to appear blurry while near objects can be seen clearly. This occurs if the eye is longer than normal or has a cornea that is too steep. Due to this, light rays focus in front of the retina instead of on […]
Diabetic Retinopathy – Advanced
WHAT IS PROLIFERATIVE DIABETIC RETINOPATHY (PDR)? Diabetic eye disease is the commonest cause of blindness in the working-age group. Proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) is the advanced form of Diabetic Retinopathy. PDR develops when abnormal or fragile blood vessels grow on the retina. RISK FACTORS FOR PDR Poorly controlled diabetes Duration of diabetes Smoking Uncontrolled blood […]
Uveitis
The uveal tract or uvea is the middle layer of the inside of the eye (red coloured layer in the diagram). When all or part of the uvea becomes inflamed, the condition is called uveitis. Uveitis has many possible causes and may be linked to inflammations elsewhere in the body, but in many people, the cause is not […]
Vitreo-Macular Traction Syndrome (VMTS)
WHAT IS VITREOMACULAR TRACTION SYNDROME (VMTS)? Vitreomacular traction is a condition that occurs when the gel-like substance in the center of the eye (vitreous) pulls on the retina, the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye. This traction can cause the retina to become detached, leading to vision loss. WHAT CAUSES VITREOMACULAR TRACTION SYNDROME […]
Central Retinal Vein Occlusion (CRVO)
WHAT IS A RETINAL VEIN OCCLUSION (RVO)? Retinal vein occlusion (RVO) is a blockage or occlusion of a vein that carries blood away from the retina of the eye. The retina is the tissue located at the back of the eye responsible for vision. When the vein is blocked, blood and fluid accumulate in the […]
Diabetic Macular Edema- Risk Factors and Treatment Options
WHAT IS DIABETIC MACULAR EDEMA (DME)? Diabetic Macular Edema is a medical condition that can occur in people who have diabetes. In this condition, fluid builds up in a specific part of your eye called the “macula.” The macula is vital for our sharp vision, which we use for reading, driving, and recognizing faces. When […]
Retinal Detachment
WHAT IS THE RETINA? Imagine that your eye is like a camera, and the retina is a photographic film. The retina is a fine sheet of nerve tissue lining the inside of the eye (see diagram). Rays of light enter the eye and are focused onto the retina by the lens. The retina produces a […]
Laser For Retinal Tear
Retinal tears are a serious eye condition that can potentially lead to retinal detachment if left untreated. Fortunately, modern medicine offers effective treatments for retinal tears, one of which is laser treatment. WHAT IS A RETINAL TEAR Retina is the delicate tissue lining the back of the eye that captures light and sends visual signals […]
