Uveitis Definition: Uveitis is a form of eye inflammation that specifically affects the middle layer tissue in the eye wall (uvea). Characteristics of Uveitis Can affect one or both eyes Causes swelling and destroys eye tissues Its warning signs often come on suddenly and get worse quickly Is a serious condition that can lead to […]
Read MoreUveitis and Systematic Diseases Uveitis is the inflammation of the uvea or middle, vascular layer of eye. Uvea consists of the iris, ciliary body and the choroid Uveitis & associated systemic diseases Although uveitis can occur due to various reasons but majority of its cases are idiopathic (cause is not known). In fact, it is […]
Read MoreVernal Catarrh or Spring Catarrh or Warm Weather Conjunctivitis or VKC Definition Vernal Catarrh is a chronic, non-contagious eye-allergy disorder that is seasonal (usually appear during the spring or warm weather) and always involves the cornea and conjunctiva, of both the eyes. Causes of Vernal Catarrh Hypersensitivity or allergic reaction of the eyes to airborne […]
Read MoreXerosis or Xeropthalmia Definition Xerosis is a complex condition characterized by abnormal dryness of the conjunctiva and or the cornea (of the eye), the skin, or mucous membranes. More specifically, when dryness affects the conjunctiva of the eye, it is known as conjunctival xerosis. Causes of Xerosis It is actually a group of signs that […]
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