Diseases

What is Cataract? An eye cataract forms when the lens of the eye becomes cloudy,...

What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a set of conditions which results in damage to the...

What is Diabetic Retinopathy? Diabetic retinopathy occurs when high blood sugar levels cause damage to...

What is Corneal Ulcer (Keratitis)? A corneal ulcer (keratitis) is an erosion or an open...

What is Fungal Keratitis? The eye is made up of many parts that are extremely...

What is a Macular hole? A macular hole is a hole in the central part...

What is Retinopathy Prematurity? Retinopathy prematurity (ROP) is a blinding disease of premature babies where...

What is Retinal Detachment? Retinal detachment is separation of the neurosensory retina from the underlying retinal...

What is Keratoconus? Keratoconus is a condition that affects our cornea (the clear membrane at...

What is Macular Edema? The macula is the part of the retina that helps us...

What is Squint? Strabismus, also known as squint, is a condition where both your eyes...

What is Uveitis? The uvea is the middle layer of the eye which contains much...

What is Pterygium? Pterygium is also known as Surfer’s eye. It is an extra growth...

What is Blepharitis? Inflammation of eyelids is known as blepharitis. This condition is characterized by...

What is Nystagmus? Nystagmus is also widely called as wobbly eyes, refers to to-and-fro unintended,...

What is Ptosis? Ptosis is the drooping of your upper eyelid. It can affect both...

What is Conjunctivitis? Inflammation of conjunctiva (Transparent membrane covering white part of eye) is called...

What is Cornea Transplantation? A corneal transplant involves surgically removing the patient’s diseased cornea and...

What is Behcet’s Disease? Behcet’s Disease, also called Silk Road Disease is an autoimmune disease...

What is Computer Vision Syndrome? Eye problems caused by computer use fall under the heading...

What is Hypertensive Retinopathy? It is damage to the retina and the retinal circulation (Blood...

What is Black Fungus? Mucormycosis or Black fungus is a rare infection. It is caused...