Diseases & Treatments

Myths and Facts about Glaucoma

Lazy eye

Lazy eye (Amblyopia) results from abnormalities in visual development in infants or during childhood. It occurs when the transmission of visual signals between the eye and the brain is not fully functional.

Soft tissue tumor

Pterygium is a condition where the conjunctival fibrosis turns into a red membrane that extends into the cornea, often found more at the head of the eye than the tail. Pterygium will gradually spread into the cornea until it slowly covers the pupil, which will obstruct vision, making it blurry.

Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction in Adults

Nasolacrimal duct obstruction is a condition where the tear duct and the passageway at the lower eyelid are blocked. It is more commonly found in women between 50 to 70 years old than in men. However, it can also occur at a much younger age.

Presbyopia: An age-related vision condition

Cataracts: Causes and Essential Factors to Be Aware Of

Cataracts are a condition characterized by the clouding of the eye's lens. Normally, the eye's lens is clear and helps focus light onto the retina accurately. When a cataract occurs, it prevents light from entering the eye normally, resulting in blurred vision or a sensation of cloudiness. It is commonly found in the elderly.

Retinal Detachment

The retina is a thin layer of tissue on the back side of the eye. It consists of the cells detect light and millions of other optic nerves that convert light to signals sent to the brain so that we can see things.

Eye Allergies | Often Overlooked and Undertreated

Allergies occur when your immune system reacts to a foreign substance such as pollen, pet dander, or food that may not cause a reaction in most people. Eye allergy symptoms are regularly reported as one of the top three allergy complaints.

Check for cataracts before realizing it's too late

Glaucoma is one of the serious eye problems that can lead to blindness and what many people may not know is that glaucoma does not have any warning signs, its cause is unknown, and even after treatment, vision cannot be fully restored to its original state. Therefore, during the World Glaucoma Week held in March every year, everyone is encouraged to be aware and understand glaucoma. Importantly, it is advisable to regularly check for glaucoma with a specialized ophthalmologist to be able to manage it promptly.

Common Eye Conditions During Songkran Holiday

The Songkran holiday season is a very busy time, and when accidents happen, we often take a wait and see approach. Now this strategy may work for some medical issues, but eye problems need to be evaluated right away. Delaying treatment for injuries, infections and sudden vision changes can result in vision loss.

Lazy Eye Can Lead To Blindness If Untreated

Although you have probably heard of the term “lazy eye or amblyopia” before, a lot of parents do not know much about this condition. It is estimated that 3 to 5% of the general population suffers from this form of visual impairment.

Glaucoma, delayed treatment...blindness warning signal

Glaucoma is an eye disease caused by the blockage of the fluid flow within the eye, leading to abnormally high intraocular pressure, which damages the optic nerve and results in permanent loss of vision. The loss of sight begins at the outer edges and, if untreated, gradually reduces the field of vision until blindness occurs.