What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is a very serious disease. Every year, 1.1 million people worldwide are driven to blindness. It is an irreversible eye condition which, in its early stages, is usually asymptomatic, and can even lead to total blindness if not treated promptly. In glaucoma, the optic
Color blindness or achromatopsia is a disorder of color perception. It can be hereditary, meaning the patient is born with difficulty perceiving colors, or acquired, when the normal function of the optic nerve is affected. Patients with color blindness are not considered blind, but they cannot distinguish certain colors,
“Eyes that are red, that tear and hurt… if you give them care, they never forget you…” Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, the thin mucous membrane that covers the inner surface of the eyelids and the anterior surface of the sclera (the white part of the eye). It
Glaucoma is a serious, multifactorial disease. It is the most common cause of irreversible vision loss (4.4 million – 12.3% of the blind population worldwide). It affects 2% of white adults over the age of 40 and occurs four times more frequently in African Americans. Due to the aging of
Dry eye is a chronic symptomatic condition which, if not addressed promptly and appropriately, can lead to ocular surface disease. It is estimated that approximately 100,000,000 people suffer from it worldwide. Often, it is underdiagnosed and remains untreated, while in other cases it is underestimated and treated only symptomatically with
Pregnancy and the arrival of a new family member represent a particularly significant moment in a woman’s life. There are many myths and truths regarding potential problems that may arise during this period or during childbirth. One of the most common questions from pregnant women is: “I have myopia… can
What is a stye? A stye is a common bacterial infection of a hair follicle on the eyelid. The condition occurs more frequently in children and is sometimes associated with a condition called blepharitis, which causes inflammation (irritation) and flaky deposits—similar to dandruff—around the base of the eyelashes. A stye
What is conjunctivitis? The thin, transparent layer covering the white part of your eye and lining the inside of your eyelids is called the conjunctiva. Conjunctivitis refers to inflammation of this membrane. Causes include: Infection (bacterial or viral, commonly flu viruses) – infectious conjunctivitis Allergy – allergic conjunctivitis What are
Cataract surgery is considered one of the most successful and reliable surgical procedures. Vision is restored in a very short period of time, and the results are often spectacular. CATARACT SURGERY AND IMPROVEMENT OF QUALITY OF LIFE According to recent studies conducted, it is clear that patients who underwent cataract
