Blindness/Visual Impairment

Recent Answers

2013-05-23 Ophthalmology & Optometry - Corneal Abrasion:

Dear Simi,  Thank you for a detailed history.  Assuming that the diagnosis was that of a corneal abrasion, this would heal in maximum 2 months time.    If this is a repeated occurrence, then the cause

2013-05-22 Ophthalmology & Optometry - myopia:

Dear Pooja,    You should first understand that Myopia is just an error of refraction, it is not a disease. You should not worry too much about this as there is a little you can do about this.    Your

2013-05-22 Ophthalmology & Optometry - myopia:

Dear Pooja,      I can understand your concern. Firstly, do not worry. This is a very common problem in today’s times with more Game Boys and Video Games and TV compared to earlier times of outdoor sports

2013-05-22 Ophthalmology & Optometry - Baby with iris 'spike' going into pupil:

From your photo it appears that your baby merely has an extension of the iris material from the collarette zone of her iris (the tissue surrounding the pupil) and is an anomaly of birth.  It should be

2013-05-18 Ophthalmology & Optometry - follow up:

Remember that vitreous floaters come in all shapes and sizes  and idiopathic uveitis can last for months at a time until total resolution. Tapering doses of steroid eye drops is the treatment regimen.