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  • Lazy Eye Treatments
    Health - 14 Jun 2023
    It is important to detect and treat a lazy eye or amblyopia as soon as possible, preferably before a child is six years old. Treatment is essential if normal vision in the “bad” eye is going to be...
  • What is Iritis?
    Health - 28 Mar 2019
    Iritis is the name given to the inflammation of the iris (the coloured circular muscle in the front part of the eye) that is usually not related to any infection.
  • What is Phakic IOL?
    Health - 19 Jul 2023
    A phakic intraocular lens (PIOL) is a synthetic lens that can be implanted into the eye to correct nearsightedness (myopia).
  • Ophthalmology
    Health - 2 Jan 2023
    Ophthalmology is the specialized field of medicine that focuses on the health of the eye. It includes the anatomy, physiology and diseases that may affect the eye. Historically, the science of...
  • Subspecialties of Ophthalmology
    Health - 29 Dec 2022
    Ophthalmology is a specialization in medicine, but there are also several subspecialties of ophthalmology, which focus on certain diseases or parts of the eyes. This is not a complete list of all...
  • What is Ametropia?
    Health - 1 Apr 2019
    Ametropia is defined as an eye disorder due to an error in the refractive power of the eye. In simpler words, the eye is unable to bend light correctly and focus images directly on the retina. This...
  • Nevus Comedonicus Syndrome (NCS)
    Health - 27 Feb 2019
    Nevus comedonicus syndrome is one of the epidermal nevus syndromes, but is extremely rare. There is no gender or racial difference in the prevalence of this condition. The prevalence ranges from 1 in...
  • How are Carotenoids Related to Good Vision?
    Health - 22 Nov 2018
    Carotenoids are natural pigments commonly produced by many plants that promote good eye health. They cannot be made by the body so must be obtained through food.
  • What is Bosma Arhinia Microphthalmia Syndrome?
    Health - 27 Sep 2024
    Bosma Arhinia Microphthalmia Syndrome is a rare condition caused by SMCHD1 gene mutations, leading to distinctive facial abnormalities and developmental issues.
  • What is Aniridia?
    Health - 9 Oct 2023
    Aniridia is a rare, vision-threatening condition defined by partial or complete hypoplasia of the iris.

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