The cornea is the eye’s most powerful structure for focusing light but can be damaged by infections, wounds, scarring or genetic diseases (keratoconus).

Cataract is the complete or partial loss of normal eye lens transparency and hence darkening. Most cataract cases occur as a natural consequence of aging, but there are other factors such as diabetes, infections, eye accidents, and genetic factors. And there is a congenital cataract that appears on newborns.

Refractive surgery is the term used to describe surgical procedures that correct common vision problems like nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism and presbyopia.

Glaucoma is one of the main causes of blindness, but this can be avoided if it is diagnosed and treated in time. Glaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve, which is the set of nerve fibres that transmit visual information from the eye to the brain. 

Pediatric ophthalmology specializes in children’s eye care. Doctors who are specialized in children’s eyes are known as pediatric ophthalmologists. 

Oculoplastics or oculoplastic surgery, refers to several surgical procedures on the eye and the surrounding structures, including the eyelids, eye sockets, tear ducts, and parts of the face.

The eye is a complex system made up of many different layers and components, each with their part to play. The retina is a thin layer of tissue that covers the inside of the back of the eye, and its purpose is to receive light from the eye lens and convert it into signals that are then sent to the brain for processing. 

Vision therapy involves the development and improvement of a patient’s visual skills and abilities. Some core aspects of vision therapy include improving the comfort of the vision, efficiency, focus, and ease.

The human eye is like a camera that collects, focuses and transmits light through a lens to create an image of its surroundings. Many people are troubled with some form of vision impairment during their lives and most of the time these conditions can be treated with eyeglasses or contact lenses.