What is Retina? The retina is a sensory layer located at the back of the eye and provides visual function. The retina, which perceives light and sends visual signals to the brain, processes the light coming through the cornea and lens in the eye and forms the final stage of the visual process. The retina is covered with nerve cells and billions of visual cells. Symptoms of Retinal Disease Although the symptoms of retinal diseases vary according to the type of disease, [...]

What is Myopia? Myopia is a visual impairment caused by a defect in the refraction of light in the eye. Normally, the cornea and lens focus the incoming light on the retina, providing a clear image. However, in myopia, light is focused in front of the retina and distant objects appear blurred. This can be caused by anatomical features such as the cornea or lens being too curved or the eyeball being longer than normal. Causes of Myopia [...]

What is Eye Pressure (Glaucoma)? Eye pressure or glaucoma is a serious eye disease caused by increased intraocular pressure. Excessive production or slow drainage of fluid in the eye increases the pressure, which can damage the optic nerve and cause vision loss. There are different types of glaucoma and treatment is planned on a patient-specific basis. Eye Pressure Symptoms Glaucoma in the early stages [...]

What is Astigmatism and How Does It Occur? Astigmatism is a refractive error that causes blurred vision due to focusing problems in the eye. Irregular curvatures of the cornea or lens in the eye cause light not to focus properly. Astigmatism can be accompanied by other vision problems, such as myopia (nearsightedness) or hyperopia (farsightedness). Astigmatism can be combined with such refractive errors [...].

What is hyperopia and why does it occur? Hyperopia is caused by a shorter eyeball or a flat cornea. In this case, light is focussed on the back of the eye, not the retina, causing nearby objects to appear blurred. Factors such as genetic factors, aging and pregnancy can also contribute to the development of hyperopia. What are the Symptoms of Hyperopia? Blurred Near Vision: Reading books, writing [...]

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