What you need to know. A pupillary disorder is an abnormal reaction of the pupils to light, which can result from disease, injury or drugs....
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Visual disturbances in thyroid diseases
What you need to know. Thyroid diseases, such as Hashimoto's and hypothyroidism, can cause a variety of eye disorders, including dry eyes,...
Hyperopia in children
What do you need to know? Hyperopia in children is a visual defect that causes difficulty seeing up close, although they can see well at further...
Ocular pterygium - causes of formation, treatment and prevention
What you need to know. A pterygium is a benign lesion on the eye, involving the growth of conjunctival tissue towards the cornea, which can disrupt...
Retinal membranes - symptoms, causes and treatment
What do you need to know? The epiretinal membrane is a thin layer on the retina that causes distorted vision and reduced acuity....
Congenital cataract - symptoms, causes and treatment
What you need to know Congenital cataract is an opacity of the lens of the eye present from birth that can severely impair a child's visual development....
Nematode infection - causes, symptoms and treatment
What do you need to know?
Nematode is a skin parasite that lives in the sebaceous glands and hair follicles, causing inflammation of the eyelid margins and skin problems.
Symptoms of infection include redness, itching, burning of the eyelids, decreased vision and acne-like skin lesions.
Treatment includes the use of anti-parasitic preparations, ointments, creams, tea tree oil and maintaining high skin and environmental hygiene.
If infection is suspected, see a dermatologist or ophthalmologist, avoid sharing items and keep your everyday belongings clean.
Herpes on the eye - symptoms, causes and treatment
What you need to know. Ocular herpes is a viral infection caused by Herpes simplex that attacks the conjunctiva, cornea or eyelids and...
Nystagmus - causes, symptoms and treatment
What do you need to know? Nystagmus is involuntary, uncontrolled eye movements that can impede vision and daily functioning. Symptoms...
Pus in the eye - causes and treatment
What you need to know. Pus in the eye is a symptom of an infection or allergy - most often resulting from a bacterial, viral or allergic inflammation of the...
Corneal dystrophy - symptoms, causes, treatment
What do you need to know? Corneal dystrophy is an inherited condition leading to corneal opacity and decreased vision. Symptoms include.
Red dot on the eye - what does it mean and is it dangerous?
What you need to know. A red spot on the eye is usually the result of a small blood vessel bursting and is usually not dangerous....











