Posterior Uveitis Definition: Posterior uveitis is inflammation of the choroid, also referred as choroiditis or chorioretinitis if the retina is also involved. Characteristics of Posterior uveitis Can be focal, multifocal or diffuse, depending on the nature of the inflammatory lesions seen on the fundus Can be any form of retinitis, choroiditis, or inflammation of the […]

Pseudophakic Bullous Keratopathy Bullous keratopathy occurs due to damage of the endothelial layer of cornea, leaving too few cells to keep the cornea clear. This results in dehydration and swelling of cornea and patient complains of gradual loss of vision. The condition is characterized by the presence of corneal epithelial bullae. Definition: Pseudophakic bullous keratopathy […]

Pterygium or Surfer’s Eye Definition: Pterygium is a non-cancerous, slow growing common eye condition that appears as pink, fleshy abnormal growth of tissue on the conjunctiva or mucous membrane that covers the white part of the eye. Although it grows slowly throughout life but it may either stop growing on its own to grow till […]

Refractive Errors As we grow older, our bodies undergo changes and eyes are no exception. Diminishing vision is one of the major handicap as we age. Many people don’t seek medical attention because of negligence and ignorance. Some take it as a part of aging and resign themselves to fate. This is unfortunate since most […]

Retinal Detachment The inside of the eye is levied by 3 layers. Retina is the innermost coat of the eyeball. The retina is a neurosensory tissue that lines the back. Just like the film in a camera, the retina transfers the light coming into the eye into maps. The centre of the retina is called […]

Scleritis Definition Scleritis is the inflammation of the outer white wall of the eye called sclera. It is a chronic condition that can potentially blind the person. Scleritis is characterized by edema and cellular infiltration of the scleral as well as episcleral tissues Classifications of scleritis Scleritis is classified based on the section of the […]

Squint Introduction Squint is a misalignment of the two eyes so that both the eyes are not looking in the same direction. This misalignment may be constant, being present throughout the day, or it may appear sometimes and the rest of the time the eyes may be straight. It is a common condition among children. […]

Staphylomas Definition Staphyloma is the bluish or black discoloration of the eye because of thinning of the sclera (the outer, white coat of the eye). The thinned sclera causes the underlying pigmented tissue to add its color to eye giving an appearance of bluish to almost black color. It is an abnormal protrusion of the […]

Stevens Johnson Syndrome Introduction: Stevens-Johnson syndrome is a rare, serious and an immune-complex–mediated hypersensitivity complex disorder of skin and mucous membranes that usually appears as a reaction to some medication or an infection. In cases where it appears as a result of a reaction to some medication, patient requires to completely eliminate the use of […]

Uveitic Glaucoma Definition: Uveitic glaucoma is a glaucoma that occurs directly or indirectly as a complication of anterior or chronic uveitis. This glaucoma caused due to uveitis is called secondary glaucoma. Characteristics of Uveitic Glaucoma Anatomical and physiological changes are similar to primary open angle glaucoma Overall prevalence of glaucoma after uveitis varies from 10 to […]