Quick Overview Xanthelasma are yellowish, flat, or slightly raised patches that appear around the inner corners of the eyelids.They form due to the accumulation of cholesterol-rich deposits beneath the skin.While they are harmless and painless, they often indicate high cholesterol or lipid imbalance in the body.They can appear on one or both eyes and tend […]
Quick Overview Infection or inflammation after eye surgery is a serious postoperative complication that can occur in any surgical procedure, including cataract surgery, LASIK, or corneal transplant.While mild redness or discomfort is normal, symptoms such as pain, discharge, or sudden drop in vision may indicate infection (endophthalmitis) or inflammation (uveitis or keratitis).Early detection and prompt
Quick Overview Red eyes occur when blood vessels on the surface of the eye become enlarged or irritated, giving the white part of the eye (sclera) a pink or red appearance.It can result from fatigue, dryness, allergies, or infection, but sometimes signals serious problems like glaucoma or uveitis.Red eyes may appear suddenly or develop gradually,
Quick Overview Loss of vision refers to a sudden or gradual reduction in sight, affecting one or both eyes.It can be partial — like missing parts of your visual field — or complete, where vision disappears entirely.While gradual loss may be due to cataract or glaucoma, sudden vision loss often signals a medical emergency involving
Quick Overview Mild redness or dryness after eye surgery is common and usually part of the normal healing process.Procedures like LASIK, cataract surgery, corneal transplants, or lens implants can temporarily disturb the eye’s tear film and surface, causing mild irritation or dryness.In most cases, symptoms resolve within a few weeks as the eye recovers and
Quick Overview Strabismus occurs when both eyes do not point in the same direction.One eye may turn inward (esotropia), outward (exotropia), upward, or downward while the other focuses correctly.This misalignment affects how the brain processes visual input, leading to double vision or reduced depth perception.It can occur in children, adults, or appear suddenly due to
