Heterochromia means “different (hetero-) colours (-chromia).” Usually, the term is used to describe the condition where a person has different coloured eyes — one blue eye and one green eye, for example. Other terms to describe different coloured eyes are heterochromia iridis and heterochromia iridum. “Iridis” and “iridum” refer to the iris of the eye. […]
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A corneal ulcer typically occurs as a painful, red eye, with mild to severe eye discharge and reduced vision. The condition results from a localized infection of the cornea, similar to an abscess. Causes Of Corneal Ulcer Most cases of corneal ulcers are due to a bacterial infection that invades the cornea — often following
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Corneal cross-linking (CXL) is an in-office eye procedure that strengthens the cornea if it’s been weakened by keratoconus, other corneal diseases, or (rarely) a complication of LASIK surgery.Alternative and brand names for the procedure include corneal crosslinking, corneal collagen crosslinking, C3-R, CCL and KXL. The minimally invasive CXL procedure involves applying liquid riboflavin (vitamin B2)
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A corneal abrasion (scratched cornea or scratched eye) is one of the most common eye injuries. A scratched cornea often causes significant discomfort, red eyes and hypersensitivity to light. Corneal abrasions result from disruption or loss of cells in the top layer of the cornea, called the corneal epithelium. The cornea is the clear front
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A cornea transplant replaces diseased or scarred corneal tissue with healthy tissue from an organ donor. There are two main types of cornea transplants: traditional, full-thickness cornea transplant (also known as penetrating keratoplasty, or PK) and back layer cornea transplant (also known as endothelial keratoplasty, or EK). A graft replaces central corneal tissue, damaged due
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“Pink eye” — It’s a term that may sound scary, but this common eye problem typically is easily treated and, with a few simple precautions, can often be avoided. Anyone can get pink eye, but preschoolers, schoolchildren, college students, teachers, and daycare workers are particularly at risk for the contagious types of the pink eye
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Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) may be one of the most common eye problems you’ve never heard of. Its odd-sounding name is probably part of the problem. Another name for MGD is “meibomianitis,” which sure isn’t any easier to remember. Meibomian (“my-BOH-mee-an”) refers to a particular type of gland in the eyelids. They are named after
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Keratoconus is a progressive eye disease in which the normally round cornea thins and begins to bulge into a cone-like shape. This cone shape deflects light as it enters the eye on its way to the light-sensitive retina, causing distorted vision. Keratoconus can occur in one or both eyes and often begins during a person’s
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Almost everyone experiences itchy eyes from time to time. There are many causes of itchy eyes, and the problem often is accompanied by itchy eyelids — especially at the base of the eyelashes — and red eyes or swollen eyelids. The medical term for itchy eyes is ocular pruritus (“proo-RIE-tus”). This article will help you
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Intacs corneal inserts or implants are a minimally invasive surgical option used primarily for the treatment of keratoconus. Originally FDA-approved in 1999 for the surgical treatment of mild myopia (-1.0 to -3.0 diopters), Intacs are two tiny, clear crescent-shaped pieces of a plastic polymer that are inserted into the cornea to reshape the front surface
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