Eye injuries are the commonest cause of uniocular loss of vision. Every year, thousands of children get eye injuries requiring medical attention. Common Causes (Agents) of Eye Injury: Sharp objects including everyday objects handled regularly by children such as pencils,…
A cataract is a clouding of the natural lens of the eye, causing reduced vision and even blindness. It may be present at birth (congenital) or develop sometime in infancy, childhood or adolescence (acquired). It may affect either one or…
Allergic conjunctivitis refers to a condition in which there is a genetically-inherited sensitivity to certain substances. Such substances are called allergens. In the case of the eyes, allergens are usually air-borne substances. However the eyes may be involved in the…
Squint Squint refers to a misalignment of the eyes. In other words, one or both eyes deviated in the straight ahead position of gaze. This may involve one or both eyes, and its occurrence may be constant or intermittent, occurring…
The eyes are an essential part of the body, providing critical sense of sight. They require care to keep the healthy and function optimally. There are over 2billion people worldwide who have visual impairment and blindness. Most of these, at…
