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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

Retinitis Pigmentosa( RP) is a  heritable retinal  complaint characterized by the progressive degeneration of photoreceptor cells — especially rods — in the retina. It leads to symptoms  similar as night blindness, lair vision, and eventual vision loss. While RP is rare encyclopedically, affecting roughly  1 in  4,000 people, its impact is profound. Situation in Uganda