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Types of Corneal Ulcer
Corneal ulcer is an inflammation of the cornea secondary to infection. It will cause red eyes, pain, excessive tearing, blurred vision and light sensitivity. Corneal ulcer can be caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. If left untreated or if
Astigmatism
Astigmatism (散光 in Mandarin / ‘silau’ in Malay) is a common type of refractive error that can cause blurred or distorted vision. Other types of refractive errors are myopia (short-sightedness), hyperopia (long-sightedness) and presbyopia. Astigmatism is usually caused by an
What is Hyperopia?
Hyperopia is also known as far-sightedness. It is a common type of refractive error that occurs when the light is focused behind the retina of the eye. Hyperopia affects near vision more, which means that distant objects can be seen
Does poor diet affect your eyes?
Did you ever know what you consume or eat does not just affect your body shape, weight and health? In fact, an individual’s diet can also impact their eye health and cause some irreversible damages. Does too much salt affect
Bahaya Eyeliner dan Maskara Kepada Mata
Kelopak mata adalah lipatan kulit yang berada di atas dan bawah mata. Pada kelopak mata pula terdapat bulu mata yang mana keduanya-duanya berfungsi untuk melindungi mata daripada kecederaan dan benda asing, cahaya berlebihan serta membantu dalam penyebaran air mata yang
Ketumbit: Perbezaan, Punca Dan Rawatan
Ketumbit adalah benjolan kecil pada kelopak mata. Terdapat dua jenis ketumbit iaitu ‘stye’ (hordeolum luaran) dan chalazion (hordeolum dalaman). Jadi, apakah perbezaan antara mereka? Stye adalah benjolan kecil berpunca daripada jangkitan kuman ‘staphylococcus aureus’ yang menyebabkan kelopak mata menjadi bengkak,
Preparation Before TransPRK Treatment
Transepithelial PhotoRefractive Keratectomy (TransPRK) is the latest technique of laser refractive surgery. TransPRK may be known to some as No Touch LASIK, No Touch Laser Epi-LASIK, SmartSurface PRK or Transepithelial Surface Ablation (TESA). Like any medical procedure, you will have
Benefits of TransPRK
Transepithelial Photorefractive Keratectomy (TransPRK) is a touch-free laser eye correction for refractive errors such as short-sightedness (myopia), long-sightedness (hyperopia) and astigmatism. To date, the touch-free, single step TransPRK can only be performed with SCHWIND Amaris laser. With other lasers, two
What is Presbyopia?
Presbyopia is a common type of vision disorder that causes a gradual loss of ability to focus on near objects. It’s a natural aging process of the eyes. Presbyopia usually becomes noticeable in the early to mid-40s and continues to