Tag: eye , eye irritation , Foreign bodies in eyes , itchy eyes , ophthalmology , red eyes , visual problems
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Blurry Vision
Blurry vision is the loss of sharpness of vision that results in inability to see fine details. Blurry vision occurs when the function of the structure of eyes - lens, cornea, vitreous fluid, retina, optic ne
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Red Eye
When the white part of eyes appears red, it is called a red eye. It is caused by dilatation of local blood vessels due to inflammation usually from either infection or irritation. Red eye can be a manifestation of local eye pathology or a sign of systemic disease. Red e
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Allergy
Allergy is a conditions where your body abnormally reacts to foreign substances that normally should not produce any reaction. These substances are called allergens. Your immune system, which is responsible for protection of the body against external agents, recognizes these allergens as “invaders” and produce prot
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Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis is an infection or inflammation of conjunctiva, a thin layer that covers the white part of eye and inner parts of the eyelids. Normally, transparent conjunctiva becomes red or pink when inflamed. It is caused by infectious (spreads easily from person to person and from c
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Cataract
Cataract occurs when the lens of an eye becomes cloudy and affects vision. Almost half of the blindness worldwide is estimated to be caused by cataract. It is the major cause of blindness in developing countries. It is a gradual change in the structure of the lens in an eye. Hence, it usually manifests in older age
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Stye and Chalazion
Stye and Chalazion are lumps or swelling of eyelids. Stye is a acute and painful condition caused by an infection whereas chalazion is a chronic and painless condition. Stye (also known as external hordeolum) results from infection of the root of an eyelash by a bacteria called Staphyl