Introduction Red eye is one of the foremost common ophthalmologic conditions we encounter in daily clinical practice. Inflammation of the conjunctiva, cornea, lacrimal glands and eyelids, or faulty tear film can cause red eye. The commonest cause of red eye is conjunctivitis. Other causes are injury to the conjunctiva, blepharitis, corneal ulcer, foreign body, iritis, …
Omicron is a newer mutant variant of Novel coronavirus that was detected recently. This variant is known to cause mild disease, however, it causes a high rate of virulence. It can cause severe disease in persons in the older age group, people with multiple comorbidities and people with weaker immunity.
Parasitic infection-causing perianal itching. Can contaminate food, linen and objects to eventually transmit. Appropriate hygiene maintenance is key to preventing spread.
Glaucoma is defined as a group of eye diseases that can cause vision loss and blindness by damaging the optic nerve. Various types of Glaucoma are there, and each is tested and treated differently. Causes also vary from congenital to age-related.
Hypertensive Retinopathy refers to retinal changes that occur as a result of uncontrolled Hypertension. It occurs due to vasospasm of vessels following raised blood pressure. It is associated with cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.
Ringworm is a fungal infection that affects a person usually during summer. Symptoms include red itchy patches in several parts of the body, depending on the kind of ringworm. Treatment includes proper hygiene other than medications to prevent a recurrence.
Diabetic Retinopathy – An overview of presentation and management of complications of Diabetic Retinopathy. Diabetes can affect any part of the body since it affects the blood vessels basically. What is Diabetic Retinopathy? Due to diabetic complications eye can be affected especially the retina which is like the screen where image falls. Major and minor …
A genetic disorder affecting children commonly found across the globe – Down syndrome. Also called trisomy 21. Can be diagnosed during the pregnancy period. Though there is no permanent cure, it can be managed with other modalities and proper care.
Cataract is a condition that usually occurs with ageing. This happens due to the formation of a whitish opacity of the lens and slowly causes increased blurring of vision.
Type 2 Diabetes is a chronic metabolic lifestyle disorder characterised by varying levels of insulin resistance and a relative absence of effectively functioning insulin levels. Paradoxically there are high insulin levels for which body cells are resistant to allow glucose entry into the cells. Hence, glucose does not enter cells to give energy and sugar …
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