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Amblyopia
When one eye develops good vision while the other does not; the eye with poorer vision is called 'Amblyopic' |
Kerotoconus
Keratoconus occurs when the normally round cornea becomes thin and cone-shaped. |
Blepharitis
Blepharitis is an infection the eyelids. It is an inflammation of the lid margins. |
Macular Degeneration
 This is an age-related breakdown of the macula that causes a loss of central vision. |
Cataract
 A cataract is a cloudy or opaque area in the natural lens of the eye. |
Monovision
This is a situation where one eye is corrected for distance, and the other eye is corrected for reading. |
Colourblindness
Colourblindness is a condition in which certain or all colours cannot be distinguished. |
Ocular Migraines
Ocular Migraines are visual disturbances in which visual images look gray or have a wavy appearance. |
Computer Vision Syndrome
Computers can put stress on the eye causing headaches, blurred vision and eye fatigue. |
Optic Neuritis Optic Neuritis is a vision impairing inflammation of the optic nerve. |
Conjunctivitis
 Conjunctivitis is characterized by redness, swelling, pain or burning in the eyes. |
Pterygium
A pterygium is a non-malignant tumor that frequently grows on the nasal side of the eye. |
Corneal Ulcers
A corneal ulcer is an inflammation and infection of the cornea associated with discontinuity of the corneal epithelium. |
Ptosis
 Drooping of eyelids is called Ptosis. |
Diabetic Retinopathy
When diabetes affects the blood vessels in the eye, this is called Diabetic Retinopathy. |
Retinal Detachment
The separation of the retina from the back wall of the eye is called Retinal Detachment. |
Diplopia
Diplopia is commonly termed as 'Double Vision'. |
Retinitis Pigmentosa
This refers to a group of hereditary disorders which lead to slow but progressive loss of vision. |
Dry Eye Syndrome
 Dry Eye Syndrome is the decline of the quality or quantity of tears produced in the eye. |
Scleritis
The sclera is the outermost white membrane of the eye. |
Eye Allergies
An allergy is an exaggerated reaction to certain substances or "allergens" by susceptible individuals. |
Strabismus
 Strabismus is the medical term relating to a misalignment of the eyes. |
Floaters & Flashing Lights
Floaters are small specks or particles floating inside the eye which may take on variety of shapes and sizes. |
Styes & Chalazions
A lump that forms on the eyelid may be a 'stye' or a 'chalazion'. |
Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis
GPC is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the conjunctiva. |
Trachoma
 Trachoma is an infectious, chronic inflammation of the mucous membranes of the eyes. |
Glaucoma
 Glaucoma is a symptomatic condition of the eye in which the IOP exceeds the tolerance of the affected eye. |
Uveitis
Uvietis is an inflammation of the uvea. |
Herpes Simplex Keratitis
The word herpes is derived from the Greek word meaning "to creep or to move like a serpent". |
Iritis
It is the inflammation of the iris, the coloured portion of the eye. |
Hyphema
Hyphema is an accumulation of blood in the anterior chamber of the eye. |
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