As humans we perceive the world around us in the visible spectrum spanning 480 to 740 nanometers. This narrow range nevertheless encompasses the infinite number of hues that we can see around us. The normal human eye can sense and…
A chalazion is a small bump that appears on the eyelid. Chalazia are usually painless and not serious. A blocked oil gland causes them, and they may disappear on their own after a while without treatment. They may develop after an…
A droopy eyelid is a condition where the eyelid does not stay in its normal place and droops down past the eye. It can affect one or both eyes. Some people suffer from the condition and do not notice it.…
Surgeons perform corneal lens implant procedures when your cornea becomes damaged, either from an injury, sickness, or disease. Oftentimes the procedure helps to restore or improve your vision and most have favorable outcomes and high success rates. The procedure itself…
A stye is a painful, red coloured swelling on your eyelid. It is generally caused due an infection of the hair follicle of your eyelash. Sometime the swelling may be due to an infection in the oil producing gland in…
Light entering the eye passes through the lens and falls on the retina. The retina is the innermost layer of the eyeball and is made up of neurons which convert the incoming light signals into neural impulses which travel to…
Misdirected eyelashes, a condition known as trichiasis, refers to misdirected or abnormally positioned eyelashes. If you have misdirected lashes, the chances are they grow towards your eyes instead of outwards. For many, the result is painful as the lashes rub…
Your eye has a transparent lens that helps you focus light on your retina, hence allowing you to see. Sometimes, due to deposition of proteins in the lens, it may become opaque and lead to the blurring of vision. This…
Have you ever had eyelid spasms? Do you know what they are? An eyelid twitch or spasm, known as a myokymia, is a term used in reference to repetitive, involuntary spasms of your eyelid muscles. Typically, spasms occur in the…
Have you ever experienced some sort of eye trauma? If so, you know how uncomfortable eye trauma can be. But what causes eye trauma? Is there a way to prevent eye-related injuries? Read on to find out. The delicate tissues…