Eye conditions

These photographs depict the asymmetry or absence of red reflex that can occur in several serious eye conditions, including retinoblastoma. Red reflex examination is essential at post natal, 6-week and routine development examinations, and at any consultation where a parent is anxious about their child's eyes, vision and/or eye appearance.

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This photo shows a intra-ocular lens implant after cataract surgery. This is the old style that is placed infront of the iris. Most sugeons now place the implant behind the iris.

Mucopolysaccharidoses and the Eye. The mucopolysaccharidoses (MPSs) are a group of disorders caused by inherited defects in lysosomal enzymes resulting in widespread intra- and extra-cellular accumulation of glycosaminoglycans. They have been subdivided according to enzyme defect and systemic manifestations and include MPS IH (Hurler), MPS IS (Scheie), MPS IH/S (Hurler/Sheie), MPS II (Hunter), MPS III (Sanfilippo), MPS IV (Morquio), MPS VI (Maroteaux-Lamy), MPS VII (Sly) and MPS IX…

You know that itchy, watery eyes are a sign that your allergies are kicking in. But did you know that eye symptoms can also give you clues about many other health conditions, like diabetes and high blood pressure?

Onchocerciasis, otherwise known as “African River Blindness,” is a filarial infection caused by the nematode Onchocerca volvulus that can lead to visual morbidity via multiple mechanisms including chorioretinitis, uveitis, and sclerosing keratitis.

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Melanosis bulbi or melanosis oculi has maplike pigment areas in the sclera. These pigmented areas do not reach the limbus. The iris is usually heavily pigmented with melanosis bulbi/melanosis oculi. 90% of the cases are unilateral.Usually the function of the eye remains normal. Occasionally a malignant change may occur.

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A pterygium is a non-cancerous growth of the conjunctiva, which lays over the sclera. In most cases, a pterygium grows from the inner corner of the eye. A pterygium is usually painless, though it can cause irritation to the eye at any stage. The tissue is often triangular, pink and fleshy. Fine blood vessels may be visible.

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