Eye Melanoma Eye melanoma most commonly develops in the cells of the middle layer of the eye (uvea). The uvea has three parts and each can be affected by eye melanoma: The iris, which is the colored part in the front of the eye The choroid layer, which is the layer of blood vessels...
What is Bacterial Keratitis? Bacterial keratitis is an infection of the cornea (the clear dome covering the colored part of the eye) that is caused by bacteria. It can affect contact lens wearers, and also sometimes people who do not wear contact lenses. Types of bacteria that commonly cause bacterial keratitis include: Pseudomonas aeruginosa...
What is Uveitis Uveitis (pronounced you-vee-EYE-tis) is inflammation of the uvea — the middle layer of the eye that consists of the iris, ciliary body and choroid.Uveitis can have many causes, including eye injury and inflammatory diseases. Causes of Uveitis The exact cause of uveitis is often unclear, but some factors increase the chance...
Pain Behind the Eye Physical discomfort due to an eye disease or other condition. Pain behind the eye feels like it is coming from inside the head, not on the skin’s surface. Where the patient feel pain is not necessarily an indicator of what’s causing the pain. Pain behind the eye may be associated...
Pain Around Eye Pain and tenderness around the eye can affect the eyelids and tissues around the eye. Pain Around Eye may be associated with: Bell’s Palsy Black Eye Blocked Tear Duct Cellulitis Glaucoma Microvascular Cranial Nerve Palsy
Ocular Hypertension Ocular hypertension means the pressure in the eyes —the intraocular pressure also known as (IOP) — is higher than normal. Left untreated, high eye pressure can cause glaucoma and permanent vision loss in some individuals. However, some people can have ocular hypertension without developing any damage to their eyes or vision, as...
What is Herpes Keratitis? Herpes keratitis is a viral infection of the eye caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). There are two major types of the virus: Type I is the most common and primarily infects the face, causing the familiar “cold sore” or “fever blister.” Type II is the sexually transmitted form...
What is Fuchs Dystrophy Fuchs’ dystrophy is an eye disease in which the innermost layer of cells, called the endothelium in the cornea undergoes degenerative changes. Endothelium is responsible for maintaining the proper amount of fluid in the cornea and keeps the cornea clear for good vision by pumping out excess fluid that could...
Eye Melanoma Eye melanoma most commonly develops in the cells of the middle layer of the eye (uvea). The uvea has three parts and each can be affected by eye melanoma: The iris, which is the colored part in the front of the eye The choroid layer, which is the layer of blood vessels...
Dry Eye For healthy and comfortable eyes, we need tears. If the eyes do not produce enough tears , it is called dry eyes. Dry eye is also when the eyes do not make the right type of tears or tear film. Dry Eye Symptoms Some of the symptoms of dry eye are: Feeling...