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Why Does my Eye Twitch?
FAQ What causes eye twitching? Eye twitching can be caused by a variety of factors, including fatigue, stress, eye strain, caffeine, dry eyes, allergies, and neurological disorders. Is eye twitching a serious condition? Eye twitching is usually a benign condition…
What Is Dacryocystitis? Symptoms and Treatment
Dacryocystitis is an infection or inflammation of the tear sac, which is located at the corner of the eye near the nose. The tear sac is responsible for collecting and draining tears from the eye to the nasal cavity. When…
Impaired Vision: What Is Optic Atrophy?
What Is Optic Atrophy? Optic atrophy refers to an end-stage destruction of the retinal ganglion cell axons that comprise the optic nerve causing impairment to the anterior visual pathway (the path from the retina to the lateral geniculate body). On…
How to Get Rid of a Stye
What Is a Stye? A stye, also known as a hordeolum, is a common eye condition that affects the eyelid. It is a small, painful lump that develops at the base of an eyelash or inside the eyelid. Styes are…
Eurostat: Cataract Surgeries Down by 4% in EU in 2021
The two most common surgical operations and procedures performed in EU hospitals (out of all surgical operations and procedures for which data are collected) are cataract surgery and cesarean sections. In 2021, cataract surgery was the most common surgical operation…
A Rare Disorder: What Is Lowe Syndrome?
Lowe Syndrome, also known as oculocerebrorenal syndrome of Lowe (OCRL), is a rare genetic disorder characterized by the triad of congenital cataracts, mental retardation, and renal tubular dysfunction. The disorder is caused by mutations in the OCRL1 gene, which encodes…
Types of Custom Contact Lenses
Custom contact lenses are created especially for you and precisely fit your eyes. These are mainly applied when conventional contact lenses are irritating you and cause discomfort every time you use them. These are extremely convenient if you have astigmatism…
Pupil Size Difference – What Is Anisocoria?
Anisocoria is a medical condition where the pupils of the eyes are unequal in size. While slight variations in pupil size are common and normal, significant differences in pupil size can be an indication of a serious underlying medical condition.…
What is Snow Blindness? Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention
Snow blindness, also known as photokeratitis or ultraviolet keratitis, is a condition that affects the eyes as a result of prolonged exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays reflecting off of snow or other bright surfaces. It is a temporary…
In Depth Look at Anatomy of the Eye
The human eye is one of the most complex and important sensory organs in the body. It allows us to see and interpret the world around us. The anatomy of the eye is made up of several different parts that…