Learn about keratoconus a progressive eye disease affecting young adults Find out its signs causes and treatment options ...

Astigmatism (uh-STIG-muh-tiz-um) is a type of refractive error where one or more of the eye’s surfaces are not smooth and/or round. It is broadly classified into two types: regular and irregular.

Leading opthalmologist Dr Amar Agarwal, who is the Chairman of Dr Agarwal Group of Hospitals, has devised a new technique--Pinhole pupilloplasty or Pinhole surgery to avoid cornea transplants.

If you have daily living and/or mobility needs due to a sight condition or low vision, you might be eligible for PIP or ADP and should consider applying. Although new claims for PIP have been replaced ...

Similar data from Social Security Scotland indicates there are now 2,010 people receiving ADP for an eye condition. An estimated 188,000 people in Scotland are affected by some form of sight loss with ...

Boynton Beach artist Alyrical became legally blind at age 22 when she developed a rare eye condition. But she was determined to continue her art.

Dr. Greg Moloney, MBBS, BSC MED, MMED, FRCSC, Ophthalmologist, explains the symptoms and treatment options of Keratoconus. I'm a heart surgeon and heart attack survivor. Never ignore these 6 heart ...

If his keratoconus is stable, I would not cross-link, and if not stable (past records help), I would cross-link first and have him wait 6 months for any refractive enhancement decision because ...

Since keratoconus symptoms overlap with other vision issues, it can be misdiagnosed, especially in the early stages, making regular eye exams essential for early detection and proper management.

Increased vigilance regarding the potential for development of keratoconus in pediatric patients is needed to ensure faster intervention, with the goal of preserving vision. A recent study 1 ...