Ptosis - upper eyelid drooping Ptosis is the term used for drooping of the upper eyelids. There are two types: congenital ptosis, which is more common, and acquired ptosis. Ptosis may involve [...]

Neuro-ophthalmology is the subspeciality of both neurology and ophthalmology concerning visual problems that are related to the nervous system. Who requires an urgent neuro ophthalmic evaluation? Patients presenting with sudden visual loss usually have [...]

Low vision is a severe impairment in eyesight that makes everyday tasks difficult. A person with low vision may find it difficult or impossible to accomplish activities such as reading, writing, watching television, recognizing [...]

What is LASIK? LASIK is a laser-assisted surgery for correction of refractive error. If you are planning or eager to get rid of spectacles and contact lenses LASIK is the answer. LASIK... is a simple [...]

Glaucoma refers to a group of eye conditions that lead to damage to the optic nerve. This nerve carries visual information from the eye to the brain. In most cases, damage to the optic [...]

Infectious Keratitis (corneal ulcer) Microbial keratitis continues to be a leading cause of ocular morbidity and blindness worldwide, more so in developing countries. Its annual incidence is reported to be 11.3 per 10,000 people [...]

Normally, the lens in the eye is clear, allowing light rays to pass through easily and focus on the retina to get clear vision. As cataract develops, the lens becomes cloudy as in [...]

Amblyopia is reduced vision in an anatomically normal eye. The term "lazy eye" is used to describe it. When does Amblyopia develop? Amblyopia develops when any of the following conditions occur: Squint/Strabismus (eyes [...]