Introduction Red eye is one of the foremost common ophthalmologic conditions we encounter in daily clinical practice. Inflammation of the conjunctiva, cornea, lacrimal glands and eyelids, or faulty tear film can cause red eye. The commonest cause of red eye is conjunctivitis. Other causes are injury to the conjunctiva, blepharitis, corneal ulcer, foreign body, iritis, …
Glaucoma is defined as a group of eye diseases that can cause vision loss and blindness by damaging the optic nerve. Various types of Glaucoma are there, and each is tested and treated differently. Causes also vary from congenital to age-related.
Hypertensive Retinopathy refers to retinal changes that occur as a result of uncontrolled Hypertension. It occurs due to vasospasm of vessels following raised blood pressure. It is associated with cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.
The diseases of the lacrimal gland are not many, but they are significant as some are painful such as Dacryocystitis. The lacrimal gland helps in keeping the eye clean and moist.
The commonest eye problem that the general population across all age groups fear and falls prey to is – any type of ‘Refractive errors’. One should always take precautionary measures to avoid it. Also, take proper care when u get any one of the refractive errors in the eye.
Eyes are one of the most important parts of the body, as it leads us in life the way we want. Protecting and taking care of it starts from each individual’s home. The proper care and the to do and not to do things are listed below.
Tears are the secretions from the lacrimal gland and contain certain elements. Changes in the composition, other than external risk factors can cause a person to have dry eyes. Certain immune conditions can also cause dry eyes. Awareness and proper therapy can prevent further ocular damage.
Blindness is more prevalent in developing countries, but what people are not aware of the types of blindness present. Each is diagnosed in a different manner and treated; and some are reversible and others not.
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