Closed angle glaucoma or Angle-closure glaucoma Definition: Closed-angle glaucoma is a type of glaucoma and occurs due to rapid or sudden rise of intraocular pressure. Closed-angle glaucoma is a less common form of glaucoma as compared to open-angle glaucoma. It occurs when the iris bulges forward and blocks the drainage angle formed by the cornea […]

Computer Vision Syndrome Treatment in Dadar, Mumbai Use of digital media is rising across all age groups. More and more people are spending increasing amount of time on mobile phones, laptops, and desktops. It is estimated that close to 3 billion people use internet globally. India has about 500 million people on internet in urban […]

Cornea in Autoimmune Disorder Autoimmune disorders are very common and cause systemic as well as ocular (eye) manifestations. Basically autoimmune disorder arises when our body’s own immune system abnormally destroys the substances and tissues normally present in the body. This occurs because our immune system starts considering them as a threat for the health of our […]

Corneal Burns (Chemical Injury) Definition: Corneal burn is an eye injury that results from a chemical coming in contact with the eye and causing extensive damage to the ocular surface, especially cornea. Chemical injury to the eye is truly an ophthalmic emergency that needs immediate attention. Corneal burn may result from any kind of chemical […]

Corneal Degeneration Definition Corneal degeneration is the breakdown or degeneration of corneal tissue that cause deterioration and can also sometimes impair function. It occurs rarely and gradually. Characteristics of Corneal degeneration: Deposition of material, thinning of tissue, and vascularization Peripheral corneal location with or without vessels Often unilateral (affects one eye) Asymmetrical No genetic predisposition […]

Corneal Dystrophy Definition Corneal dystrophies are a group of genetic eye disorders characterized by clouding of one or more parts of the cornea due to abnormal accumulation of material in it. This leads to lose of the normal clarity of cornea. Corneal dystrophy may or may not produce symptoms in an individual. There are various […]

Corneal Opacity Definition Corneal opacity is a disorder of the cornea that occur due to scarring or clouding of the normally clear and transparent cornea. It means loss of normal transparency of cornea. Corneal clouding stops the light from passing through the cornea to the retina and therefore results in decreased vision. Corneal opacity can […]

Corneal Tear Definition: A cut on the clear front window of the eye called cornea is known as corneal tear. Corneal cut can be superficial or deeper. A deep or full thickness cut through the cornea can completely cut the cornea and cause ruptured globe. Cornea protects the eye and is very important for proper […]

Corneal Transplant or Keratoplasty or Penetrating Keratoplasty Definition: A cornea transplant or keratoplasty is a surgical procedure that replaces the diseased or scarred corneal tissue with healthy corneal tissue from an organ donor. Cornea is a transparent, dome-shaped surface of the eye that is responsible for clear vision. Any abnormality in the healthy cornea can […]

Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment in Dadar, Mumbai Diabetic Retinopathy is a disease of the retina caused by damage to the blood vessels supplying oxygen to it as a result of diabetic mellitus. WHAT CAUSES DIABETIC RETINOPATHY? Unnaturally high sugar (glucose) remains in your blood due to diabetes and damages your blood vessels including those supplying to […]