Eye Condition

Are you accustomed to rubbing your eyes when feeling uncomfortable? When you use your hands to rub the eyes without paying attention to the hygiene conditions, the germs and viruses would get into the eyes and result in eye infection eventually. Many people don’t take eye infections seriously as they usually can be cured by properly using relevant medications in most cases. However, there are several types of eye infections and some of them may lead to severe visual problems. Read on to get more knowledge about eye infections.

Vision loss happens in a variety of types. Some people lose their peripheral vision, some may suffer from central vision loss, while some may see smudges in their field of view. However, partial eyesight loss is not the only form of visual impairment. There is a vision problem related to the brain which will cause trouble with literacy. This brain-related visual impairment is common in children and the process of diagnosis and treatment is complicated. The read aims to introduce this vision problem in order to help more kids get early intervention.

Stargardt disease (STGD) is a genetic eye condition that affects approximately 1 in 8,000 to 10,000 people worldwide. Often diagnosed in adolescents and young adults, Stargardt disease would result in progressive vision loss, such as blurred vision, central vision loss, and difficulties with the perception of color. In this blog, we will explore the causes and symptoms of Stargardt disease and the treatment options for this condition.

Eye discharge is a common and sometimes alarming issue. Symptoms such as itching, redness, or blurred vision may accompany eye discharge. In this blog, we will explore six common questions concerning eye discharge — from identifying the type of eye discharge to understanding how it can affect vision and providing valuable insights and practical tips to help you manage this common issue.

When you experience uncontrollable eye movement, it’s time to pay attention. It may not be a momentary delusion; rather, there is a possibility that you might have nystagmus. According to recent research, between 2 and 3 persons out of every 1,000 experience some forms of nystagmus. In this blog, we will explore the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for nystagmus, as well as how low-vision aids can enhance the eyesight of nystagmus sufferers.

Feeling like often overusing your eyes? Spending a long time staring at the digital screens? Dry, itchy, red, sensitive to the lights? If the answers are “yes”, you may be experiencing dry eye syndrome. Most people seem to understand dry eyes as an ocular manifestation. However, it can be a kind of eye disease as well. Through this article, we are going to know more about dry eye syndrome.

One of the most severe complications of diabetes affecting the eyes is the ocular lesion, which is also known as diabetic retinopathy (DR). This article delves into the subject of vision loss symptoms caused by diabetic retinopathy, reviews the pathogenesis, and diagnosis as well as the importance of low vision technology in diabetic retinopathy management.

Do you know that January is Glaucoma Awareness month? Glaucoma is also called “sneak thief of sight”. This eye disease covers a wide range of people, doesn’t have any signs before the onset of it, and cannot be cured. In this read, two main types of glaucoma will be introduced. And at the end of the article, you will know where to get more resources about glaucoma.

Vision loss is a common but often overlooked symptom of dementia. It can cause physical changes in the eyes, such as cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration, which further impede vision. Do you want to know how dementia causes vision loss? Read this article to learn more!

Night blindness, a relatively common condition among people, how much do you know about it? Caring for the health of our eyes is what everyone should do, if you are new to realizing night blindness, you might have lots of queries. Hopefully, most of your questions could be answered in this article.