Eye diseases

Dry Eye – a Symptom of the Modern Age and a Sign of Disease

Dry Eye – a Symptom of the Modern Age and a Sign of Disease

Today, most of us spend hours every day in front of computer, mobile phone, or …

Farsightedness (Hypermetropia / Hyperopia)

Farsightedness (Hypermetropia / Hyperopia)

Farsightedness, medically known as hypermetropia (or hyperopia), is a refractiv…

Nearsightedness (Myopia)

Nearsightedness (Myopia)

Nearsightedness, medically known as myopia, is a refractive error where images …

Astigmatism

Astigmatism

Astigmatism is a refractive error where the cornea or lens has an irregular sha…

Presbyopia – What It Is and How It Can Be Treated

Presbyopia – What It Is and How It Can Be Treated

Presbyopia is a natural part of the ageing process of the eye. It usually appea…

Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)

Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)

Amblyopia, also known as lazy eye, is a vision disorder where one eye does not …

Cataract (Grey Star)

Cataract (Grey Star)

A cataract, commonly known as grey star, is the clouding of the eye’s natural l…

Glaucoma – the Silent Thief of Sight

Glaucoma – the Silent Thief of Sight

Glaucoma (also known as green cataract) is a chronic eye disease that leads to …

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a disease of the retina that affects …

Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetic retinopathy is a disease of the retina that develops as a complication…

Retinal Detachment (Amotio Retinae)

Retinal Detachment (Amotio Retinae)

What Is the Retina?The retina is a thin layer of nerve tissue lining the inside…