Image by Pexels from Pixabay The term “strabismus” comes from the same Greek word, which means “to squint.” Also known as crossed eyes, it is a condition characterised by ocular misalignment, be it inward, or outward. In simple terms, patients with strabismus have one eye turned in a direction different from the other eye. When...
Image by Helmut Strasil from Pixabay What is diplopia of the eye? It is what we commonly call double vision, a condition characterized by seeing two images when looking at an object. What causes double vision? Several conditions may cause diplopia. In children, a study found that nonparalytic strabismus is the most common cause of...
Image by vishnu vijayan from Pixabay Retinal tears and detachment are medical emergencies. Retinal damage needs immediate attention from an ophthalmology clinic in Dubai if long-term damage and even blindness are to be avoided. Here, we’ll explain: What your retina is and why it’s important What retinal tears are and how to avoid them What...
Image by RAEng_Publications from Pixabay In her six-part undercover agent Ruby Redfort series, Lauren Child says, “Blink and You Die.” Your ophthalmologist, however, will tell you, “blink, or you’ll get dry eyes.” You see, humans are hard-wired to blink. It is one of our involuntary reflexes, and usually, we blink between 12 and 15 times...
Image by Vidmir Raic from Pixabay All parts of the human body are vital since they have different key functions. Most of them have to work together to keep you healthy and help you perform optimally as well. However, if you’re asked to rank the importance of all your body parts, you’ll likely put your...
Image by Paul Diaconu from Pixabay The American Optometric Association (AOA) recommends that children get their first eye examination between ages three and five to ensure their eyes are developing properly and do not show signs of eye disease. Unfortunately, a trusted eye specialist for kids says that not everyone gets their first ophthalmic exam...
Image by David Mark from Pixabay Keratoconus is a non-inflammatory, degenerative disease characterized by corneal thinning and surface shape irregularities. Keratoconus causes the cornea to bulge into an irregular cone shape. This is problematic because when the cornea assumes an irregular cone shape, it cannot focus light correctly. The result is distorted vision, light streaks,...
Image by ravinems from Pixabay Have you experienced staring at a blank wall or the clear blue sky then suddenly seeing tiny shapes floating in front of your eyes? How about rapid bursts of light akin to camera flashes erupting in your field of vision? Floaters and flashes are normal and, in most cases, need...
Image by Nguyen Dinh Lich from Pixabay Myopia or nearsightedness is increasingly prevalent among children. A study published in the Journal of Clinical Ophthalmology in 2018 reported that among 60,789 pediatric patients (5 to 19 years old) enrolled in the Kaiser Permanente Southern California health plan from 2008 to 2013, 41.9% had myopia. There are...
Image by Phuong Do from Pixabay Nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism are refractive errors or vision problems caused by how your eye — specifically your cornea, lens, or both — bends or refracts light. They may be corrected using non-surgical treatments such as glasses, contact lenses, and also Specialty Contact Lenses. An example of the latter...
