Treacher Collins Syndrome
Treacher Collins syndrome is a rare genetic congenital condition that causes abnormal growth of facial tissues and bones. It tends to run in families and gets passed with an autosomal…
Alagille syndrome
Alagille syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects the liver, heart, kidneys, and other systems of the body. Problems associated with the disorder generally become evident in infancy or early…
Blurred vision
Blurred vision is a condition that results in diminished or absent sharpness in the normal vision, which prevents affected individuals from observing the minute details of all objects. Identification of…
Blocked tear ducts
A partial or a total obstruction in the tear drain duct system results in watery and irritated eyes. Nearly 20% of newborns have blocked ducts which are present at birth,…
Blepharitis
What is blepharitis ? Blepharitis is a medical disorder that leads to inflammation of the eyelids. Blepharitis normally occurs on the outer end of the eyelids, where there is growth…
Optical Migraine
What is optical migraine ? Optical migraine is a condition that results temporary loss of vision or disruption of sight in one of the eyes. The condition may form along…
Floaters in the eye
What are eye floaters ? Condensation or deposits in the vitreous jelly of eyes are referred to as eye floaters. It is a term that people use to describe and…
Lower Eyelid Twitch
Lower eyelid twitch, also termed as myokymia, is very common and could occur at any time of the day. Most of the twitching lasts only for a few seconds,…
Swollen Optic Nerve
A swollen optic nerve can happen due to variety of reasons and may result in partial or complete loss of vision. People suffering from an inflamed optic nerve may also…
Graves Disease
What is Graves disease ? Graves' disease is a disorder of the immune system that leads to the overproduction of thyroid hormones or hyperthyroidism. It is the leading cause of…