An indirect ophthalmoscopy is done with sophisticated optical device designed for in-depth examination of the eye’s posterior segment. Unlike direct ophthalmoscopy, where an instrument is placed directly on the patient’s eye, the indirect ophthalmoscope offers a broader field of view, enabling eye care professionals to visualize intricate details of the retina and vitreous humor. Main…
Heterotropia is a condition characterized by misalignment of the eyes. This visual disorder can affect people of all ages, impacting their vision and overall eye health. It is the type of strabismus and it is also known as menifest squint. Heterotropia occurs when the eyes are not properly aligned and do not work together. One…
Fluorescein Fundus Angiography (FFA) stands out as a diagnostic marvel, offering invaluable insights into the vascular landscape of the eye. This blog explores the diverse and critical uses of FFA, shedding light on how this diagnostic technique aids in the identification, management, and understanding of various eye conditions. Diagnosis of Retinal Disorders: FFA is a…
Drusen are the yellowish or whitish deposits which accumulate in different parts of the body. In eyes these deposits are present underneath the surface of the retina. Their presence indicates that the retinal pigment epithelium cells (RPE) cells are not functioning properly. This is the early signs of macular degeneration. The drusen of macula results…
Can myopia cause cataract and glaucoma? What is myopia in simple words? Myopia is a refractive error in which the overall power of eye is greater than the emmetropic eye. The image of object does not fall on the retina but is formed in front of the eye. The patients complain about not seeing clearly…
Scotoma is a visual field defect which results in formation of black spots with no vision. A black spot or blind spot in the center of vision then it is central scotoma. It can be bilateral and unilateral as well. Onset The central scotoma can be unilateral or bilateral. If the scotoma is due to…
Diabetic retinopathy stages The diabetic retinopathy is classified on the basis of well-marked photographs described by EDTRS (Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study). On the basis of presence or absence of neovascularization, it is divided into two types: Non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR) stages Mild NPDR In this type, the entire fundus seems normal but there are…
Cycloplegia is a phenomenon that occurs in the eyes when we treat them with cycloplegics. It is the paralysis of ciliary muscles of the eyes. The pupil also dilates in this phenomenon in most cases. How ciliary muscles work? In cycloplegia, there occurs the paralysis of ciliary muscles. Well lets understand the working of ciliary…
Degenerative myopia is also known as pathological myopia. Myopia is one of the refractive errors of eye. There are four types of refractive errors which interfere with our normal vision. These are hyperopia, astigmatism, presbyopia and myopia. Degenerative myopia is the type of myopia or nearsightedness. It is also known as progressive pathological myopia. These…
There are certain eye diseases which affect most of the population of the world. Regular examination and responsible behavior towards the eyes health saves your eyes from the diseases which on onset are not so harmful. But these diseases can be very dangerous for vision if left untreated and undiagnosed. 1. Cataract Cataract is the…
| Cookie | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics | 11 months | This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". |
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional | 11 months | The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". |
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary | 11 months | This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". |
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-others | 11 months | This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. |
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance | 11 months | This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". |
| viewed_cookie_policy | 11 months | The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data. |