•Dr Priscilia Imade Ptosis, pronounced “TOH-sis,” refers to the drooping of the upper eyelid, leading to a partially obstructed field of vision and altered facial appearance. This condition can occur unilaterally (affecting one eye) or bilaterally (affecting both eyes) and may vary in severity. Causes and Types Ptosis can be classi...
•Dr Priscilia Imade Pinguecula (plural: pingueculae) is a non-cancerous growth or thickening of the conjunctiva, the clear tissue covering the white part of the eye (sclera). This condition typically appears as a yellowish or whitish bump on the conjunctiva near the cornea, often occurring on the side closest to the nose. Causes and Risk Facto...
•Dr Priscilia Imade Nystagmus is characterised by involuntary, repetitive eye movements that can manifest in various patterns. It is often common among albinos. Patterns It presents in the following patterns: Horizontal Nystagmus: The eyes oscillate horizontally, back and forth. Vertical Nystagmus: Upward and downward movements of the eyes. Ro...
•Dr Priscilia Imade Statistics on Glaucoma: Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), it is estimated that over 60 million people have glaucoma globally. In the United States alone, more than 3 million people are affected by glaucoma, and it is projected that this number ...
•Dr Priscilia Imade Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. What this means is that blindness from glaucoma cannot be treated or reversed. When glaucoma is not detected and managed early, severe complications can arise, these include: Vision loss: The most significant complication of glaucoma is irreversible vision l...
•Dr Priscilia Imade Ocular hypertension is a major risk factor for the development of glaucoma. Ocular hypertension is a condition characterised by higher than normal intraocular pressure (IOP) within the eye. Intraocular pressure refers to the pressure exerted by the fluid (aqueous humor) present inside the eye, which is necessary to maintain...
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