Overview of Glaucoma Glaucoma is a chronic condition where the normal function of the optic nerve is slowly compromised. It is usually linked to raised intraocular pressure, but other factors, including reduced blood flow to and damage of the optic nerve, are also involved. It may be slow and painless in onset, making it all the more
The macula is responsible for clear central vision needed to type and read. Gradually, the sight in the middle becomes worse and worse, usually from an early age (childhood or adolescence). Unlike other forms of the disease, Stargardt is caused by mutations in a gene called ABCA4 that creates fatty deposits known as lipofuscin under
Diabetic retinopathy refers to a disorder that results from blood sugar levels damaging the minute blood vessels of the retina. Largely classified under proliferative retinopathy, it is one of the common causes of blindness and vision loss in people with diabetes. Nevertheless, the ailment is commonly acquired in various degrees ranging from mild non-proliferative to
Alright, here’s the situation–it’s when your optic nerve (that cable that shoots signals from your eyeballs to your brain) starts breaking down. Not great news for your eyesight, honestly. Once that nerve gets damaged, your vision just kinda fades out, and there’s no “undo” button. It’s not like you can reboot your eyes or anything.
Retinitis Pigmentosa( RP) is a group of rare inheritable diseases that beget a gradational breakdown and loss of cells in the retina — the light-sensitive towel at the reverse of the eye. In Uzbekistan, mindfulness about this degenerative eye condition remains fairly low, despite its potentially ruinous impact on vision and quality of life. While