Retinoblastoma is a common eye cancer arising from the neurosensory retina in one or both eyes. It is the most common intraocular tumour affecting the
Category: Diseases
Retinitis Pigmentosa
Retinitis pigmentosa, usually known as primary pigmentary retinal dystrophy is a hereditary disorder predominantly affecting the rods more than the cones. We all know what
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypertensive retinopathy refers to fundus changes occurring in patients suffering from systemic hypertension. Although the term hypertensive retinopathy implies only retinal changes but in fact
Sjogren Syndrome
Sjogren syndrome (SS) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by lymphocytic inflammation and destruction of lacrimal and salivary glands and other exocrine organs. The classic clinical
Xanthelasma
Introduction to Xanthelasma Xanthelasma is a common condition usually, affecting the middle-aged and elderly individuals. It is a sub-type of Xanthoma. It usually found in
Ptosis
Ptosis is an abnormal drooping of the upper eyelid. Normally, upper lid covers about upper one sixth of the cornea, i.e., 2mm. Therefore, in this
Episcleritis
Episcleritis refers to inflammation of episclera, which is a clear layer on top of the white part of your eye, called the sclera. There’s another clear
Pinguecula
Pinguecula is an extremely common degenerative condition of the conjunctiva. It occurs by formation of a yellowish white patch on the bulbar conjunctiva near the
Pterygium
Pterygium is a wing-shaped fold of conjunctiva encroaching upon the cornea from either side within the interpalpebral fissure. The cornea is the clear front covering
What is black fungus or Mucormycosis?
Recently we noticed lot of news related to the Mucormycosis that is black fungus, specially in eyes. And this is found in few cases that