Preoperative Assessment Cataract is the most common cause of treatable blindness worldwide. Most cataracts are age-related. An estimated 30% of those aged over 65 have visually significant (<6/12) cataract and 70% of those over 85 years. Whilst age is the predominant … Continue reading CATARACT SURGERY
Conjunctival Anatomy ■ The conjunctival epithelium includes goblet cells that produce the mucous layer of the tear film. ■ The conjunctival stroma comprises a superfi cial adenoid layer and a deep fi brous layer. The former contains lymphoid tissue that results in follicle formation with appropriate stimuli (it is undeveloped in infants who cannot develop a follicular response). The tarsal conjunctiva is firmly anchored to the tarsus, resulting in papillae when there is conjunctival infiltration, whereas the bulbar conjunctiva is only loosely attached to the globe and papillae are not seen except at the limbus. ■ Lymphatics drain to the submandibular and preauricular … Continue reading EXTERNAL EYE DISEASE (Conjunctiva)
Contact lenses often provide better visual acuity and peripheral vision than do eyeglasses and can be prescribed to correct the following: Myopia Hyperopia Astigmatism Anisometropia Aniseikonia (a difference in image size) Aphakia (absence of the lens) after cataract removal Keratoconus (a … Continue reading contact lenses
The eye can be examined with routine equipment, including a standard ophthalmoscope; thorough examination requires special equipment and evaluation by an ophthalmologist. History History includes location, speed of onset, and duration of current symptoms and history of previous ocular symptoms; … Continue reading comprehensive eye examination
refractive error lecture for mutah university. Continue reading principles of refractive errors
Dry eye disease, etiology, differential diagnosis and treatment. Continue reading Dry eyes
eyelid cancers and malignancies. By Khalil AL-Salem M.D Continue reading Neoplastic Lid Lesions
Quick diagnosis of eyelid lesions. Continue reading Benign Lesions of the eyelid
lecture for facial nerve palsy diagnosis and management. Continue reading Facial nerve palsy
Ptosis describes a low position of the upper lid on the globe. It is not a diagnosis. Children with ptosis are at risk of amblyopia if the eyelid covers any part of the pupil, and may require urgent brow suspension. Causes: … Continue reading Ptosis (droopy lid)
