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Retina

Understanding Uveitis

Uveitis is the inflammation of the uvea (the middle layer of the eye), which includes the iris, ciliary body, and choroid. It can cause eye pain, redness, blurred vision, light sensitivity and floaters. Types of Uveitis Source: Tennessee Retina Causes

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Cornea

Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking: What Is It?

Corneal cross-linking (CXL) for the eye is a surgical treatment to treat conditions that affect the cornea, the transparent surface of the eye. This procedure strengthens the collagen fibers within the cornea to prevent further damage, stabilize the shape of

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Cornea

What is Corneal Transplant

A corneal transplant, also known as keratoplasty, is a surgical procedure in which a damaged or diseased cornea is replaced with a healthy cornea from a donor. The cornea is a transparent tissue located at the most front of the

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General

How Ortho-K Controls Myopia Progression?

Orthokeratology, commonly known as Ortho-K, is a specially designed rigid gas permeable contact lens that is worn overnight. The lenses gently reshape the cornea, temporarily eliminate your refractive error so that there is no need for glasses or contact lenses

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Dry Eye

Understanding Contact Lenses and Dry Eye

If you wear contact lenses, or are thinking about trying contact lenses, you might have heard about dry eye as a potential concern. But what’s the connection between contact lenses and dry eye? Let’s break it down in simple terms

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Paediatric

Paediatric Assessment: All about Myopia Control

Do your children’s prescriptions (“eye power”) keep increasing, or do they need to change their glasses often? These could be signs of progressive myopia (short-sightedness), a condition that often worsens during childhood and can lead to serious complications like retinal

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