Category: EyeCare

Eye pressure—also called intraocular pressure or IOP—is a measurement of the fluid pressure inside the eye. Measuring it is like measuring blood pressure.

Iritis (i-RYE-tis) is swelling and irritation (inflammation) in the colored ring around your eye’s pupil (iris). Another name for iritis is anterior uveitis. The uvea is the middle layer of the eye between the retina and the white part of the eye. The iris is located in the front portion (anterior) of the uvea.

A chalazion is a red bump on your eyelid. It is sometimes called an eyelid cyst or a meibomian cyst. It slowly forms when an oil gland (called a meibomian) becomes blocked. At first, the chalazion may be painful, but after a little time, it usually doesn’t hurt.

DIABETIC RETINOPATHY   Diabetic retinopathy involves the growth of abnormal blood vessels in the retina. Complications can lead to serious vision problems including:   VITREOUS HEMORRHAGE The new blood vessels may bleed into the clear, jellylike substance that fills the center of your eye. If the amount of bleeding is small, you might see only […]

HOW TO USE EYE DROPS PROPERLY   Eye drops can treat a range of eye problems. Prescription helps maintain the pressure in your eyes at a healthy level and are an important part of the treatment routine for many people. Eye drops can treat a range of eye problems. For example, prescribed eye drops from […]

A common disorder of the eye, blepharitis, is a condition in which there is visible inflammation in the eyelids. Bacteria causes irritation and the eyelids become red and itchy.

There are no definitive causes of eye cancers. However, there are certain risk factors that are associated with eye cancers. Individuals with these traits are more prone to develop these cancers.

With the prolonged time, we spend on our smartphones and computer screens today, it’s commonplace for us to experience; headaches, blurred vision, neck pain and fatigue.

The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the throat. It is part of the body’s endocrine system, a system of glands and organs that produce and release hormones into the bloodstream. Hormones are chemical messengers that interact with cells and regulate different processes in the body.

In most cases, this is all up to your personal preferences. If you’re comparing the difference between contacts vs. eye glasses, you needn’t completely ignore one for the other. Many people choose to wear their contact lenses during certain hours, say while at school or work, and then switch to their glasses later. You can […]