Hypertension or increased blood pressure is a common yet serious problem affecting millions of people worldwide. Both acute and chronic hypertensive changes occur in the eyes.
Pattern Scan Laser refers to a laser delivery system where multiple laser spots of short pulse duration are delivered in a preset pattern.
LASER photocoagulation is considered the mainstay of treatment in pre-threshold type 1 ROP (Retinopathy of Prematurity).
Generally, tuberculosis is known to affect the pulmonary system, but in some cases, it can also affect other organs (extra-pulmonary) like eyes.
These are actual questions from patients in the Uvea Clinic of Neoretina.
CAN TB AFFECT THE EYE?
The term “Ocular Tuberculosis” is defined as an extra-pulmonary form of the disease that includes any infection in
The Optic Nerve, also known as the ‘second cranial nerve’ is responsible for transmitting visual information from the eye (retina) through electrical impulses to the vision centers of the brain.
Focal laser is explained as a photocoagulation procedure wherein the laser is applied to vascular abnormalities and or leaking areas in the retina especially in the macular area
A clear sight is a blessing in this world. This does not mean just how far one can see but also how sharp one can see. There is a reason that peripheral vision assumes so much significance for human beings.
The retina is a light-sensitive layer lining the inside of the eye capturing the light travelling through the eye. Diabetes mellitus (a disease with deranged sugar metabolism) over a period of time affects the eye.
