Occuloplasty, also known as oculoplastic surgery, is a specialized branch of ophthalmology focused on the surgical and medical management of the eyelids, orbit (the bony cavity containing the eye), and surrounding facial structures. Key Aspects of Occuloplasty Eyelid Surgery: Includes procedures to correct eyelid malposition, such as drooping eyelids (ptosis),…

Pediatric ophthalmology is dedicated to diagnosing and treating eye conditions in children. This field focuses on addressing the unique and varied eye issues that can affect young patients. What are different Paediatric eye conditions? Condition Description Causes Symptoms Treatment Refractive Errors Issues with focusing due to improper light bending by…

What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve, often due to high intraocular pressure, leading to progressive vision loss and potential blindness. Category Details Causes • Increased intraocular pressure (IOP) due to fluid build-up • Genetic factors • Age-related changes • Eye injuries…

ROP Screening ROP screening refers to Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) screening, a medical procedure used to detect abnormal blood vessel development in the retina of premature or low birth weight infants. What is ROP (Retinopathy of Prematurity)? Category Details Definition Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) is a condition where abnormal blood…