Author: Saroj Kumari

Pterygium Pterygium is an eye disease that occurs due to the growth of a pink, triangular tissue membrane that appears on the white part of the eyeball. This condition is also known as surfer’s eye. Typically, this condition begins on the cornea near the nose and can grow to the pupil (the black part of the eye). This condition is usually only found in one eye. However, if you experience it in both eyes, this eye disorder is called pterygia. This disease can cause discomfort and trigger itching. If not treated immediately, this condition can increase the risk of closed…

Lazy Eye(Amblyopia) The medical term for lazy eye is amblyopia. This condition occurs when the brain only connects to one eye, causing poor vision in the other eye. This causes the brain to ignore signals from the weak or lazy eye. This disease can lead to impaired vision and loss of depth perception. The eye affected by lazy eye does not always look different, although it may “wander” in different directions. The condition usually affects only one eye. However, in some cases, vision in both eyes can be affected. This condition usually occurs in children and is the main cause of decreased…

Color Blind Color blindness is the inability to see the difference between certain colors. Although many people commonly use the term “color blindness” for this condition, color blindness in the sense that everything is seen in shades of black and white is very rare. So most people who are color blind see a different color than they should see. Color blindness is usually an inherited condition, and men are more likely to be born with the condition. Most people with color blindness cannot distinguish between certain shades of red and green. Less commonly, a person with this vision disorder cannot…

Allergy Allergy is a reaction of the body’s immune system that occurs due to a substance called an allergen. The substance is considered dangerous by the body, even though it is not. This is what then causes the symptoms to appear. When the immune system reacts, the side effects that can occur are allergic reactions. Some causes of allergies can come from certain foods, medicines, pollen, insect or mite bites, and others. An allergy occurs when a person is exposed to an allergen that the body deems dangerous, causing the body to produce antibodies. Every time the body is exposed…

Ever heard of Chalazion? This disease occurs when small glands in the eye experience fluid buildup and form lumps. The glands are called meibomian glands, which are located on the inner surface of the eyelids. These glands are responsible for producing fluid that then mixes with tears, which function to protect and moisturize the eyes. Chalazion begins when a meibomian gland becomes blocked, which then develops into a lump. This condition can happen to anyone. However, there are several factors that can increase the risk, namely: Certain skin conditions, such as rosacea or seborrheic dermatitis. Blepharitis, which is inflammation of the edges…