Diseases

What is Cataract? The word “cataract” is derived from the Greek word katarraktes which loosely translates to waterfall. It was believed that...

What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a set of conditions which results in damage to the optic nerve. The optic nerve...

What is Diabetic Retinopathy? Diabetic retinopathy occurs when high blood sugar levels cause damage to blood vessels in the retina. 

What is Corneal Ulcer (Keratitis)? A corneal ulcer (keratitis) is an erosion or an open sore on the cornea which...

What is Fungal Keratitis? The eye is made up of many parts that are extremely delicate in nature. This is...

What is a Macular hole? A Macular hole is a hole in the central part of the retina, which is...

What is Retinopathy Prematurity? Retinopathy prematurity (ROP) is a blinding disease of premature babies where abnormal blood vessels grow in...

What is Retinal Detachment? Retinal detachment is separation of the neurosensory retina from the underlying retinal pigment epithelium.

What is Keratoconus? Keratoconus is a condition that affects our cornea (the clear membrane at the front of the eye)....

What is Macular Edema? The macula is the part of the retina that helps us see fine detail, faraway objects,...

What is Squint? Strabismus, also known as squint, is a condition where both your eyes do not look together in...

What is Uveitis Eye? The uvea is the middle layer of the eye which contains much of the eye’s blood...

What is Pterygium? Pterygium is also known as Surfer’s eye. It is an extra growth that develops on the conjunctiva...

What is Blepharitis? Inflammation of eyelids is known as Blepharitis. This condition is characterized by redness, crusting, scaling, inflammation of...

What is Nystagmus? Nystagmus is also widely called as wobbly eyes, refers to to-and-fro unintended, involuntary movements of the eye.

What is Ptosis? Ptosis is the drooping of your upper eyelid. It can affect both children as well as adults....

What is Conjunctivitis? Inflammation of conjunctiva (Transparent membrane covering white part of the eye) is called Conjunctivitis. It is a...

What is Cornea Transplantation? A corneal transplant involves surgically removing the patient’s diseased cornea and replacing it with a donated...

What is Behcet’s Disease? Behcet’s Disease, also called Silk Road Disease, is an autoimmune disease in which the blood vessels...

What is Computer Vision Syndrome? Eye problems caused by computer use fall under the heading computer vision syndrome. It includes...

What is Hypertensive Retinopathy? It is damage to the retina and the retinal circulation (Blood vessels) due to systemic hypertension...

What is Black Fungus? Mucormycosis or Black fungus is a rare infection. It is caused by exposure to mucor mold...