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What is digital eye strain (DES)?
Digital eye strain also known as computer vision syndrome, is a condition where a person experiences a temporary eye discomfort after prolonged use of electronic devices such as computer, tablet, mobile devices. The level of discomfort increases with the amount
The Red Eye Emergency
Most red eyes are usually not sight threatening and can recover without leaving any permanent damage to the eye. However, one of the red eyes that may require immediate attention is Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma. Acute angle closure glaucoma is
What is a Ptosis?
Ptosis (toh-SIS) is short for blepharoptosis. Ptosis is known as the dropping or falling of the upper eyelid over the eye. This happens when the border of the upper eyelids fall into a lower position than normal. In mild cases
Katarak
Katarak (cataract dalam bahasa Inggeris), atau juga dikenali sebagai selaput dalam adalah sejenis penyakit mata yang menyebabkan penglihatan menjadi kabur. Ianya terjadi apabila kanta semulajadi mata yang jernih bertukar menjadi keruh sehingga cahaya tidak dapat menembusnya dengan sempurna. Antara faktor
Are you at risk of Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a progressive disease that affects the optic nerve of the eye. The optic nerve is part of the central nervous system (CNS) and is the ‘cable’ that connects the eye to the brain. Once it is damaged, it
Double Eyelid Surgery
Double eyelids are visible eyelid creases. Some people were born without eyelid creases, that’s called single lid or monolid. Most Asians are born with single eyelids, which is commonly due to absence of fibrous ligament connecting the tarsal to the
Glaucoma – The Silent Thief of Sight
Does someone you know have glaucoma? It is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in the world. It affects the optic nerve, the nerve that carries visual information from your eye to your brain so that you can see. It
Watery Eyes
Watery eyes or tearing is a condition when a person produces an excess of tears and there is an overflow of tears onto the face. Tears are produced from the tear gland known as lacrimal gland and they serve few
Diabetes causes blindness
Diabetes is a metabolic disease that causes high blood sugar. The hormone insulin moves sugar from the blood into your cells to be stored or used for energy. Diabetes can happen when your body either doesn’t make enough insulin or