This post is the third in a series of posts relating to the many conditions that we treat here at the eye magic clinic. Our eye specialists specialise in Cataract Surgery, Laser Eye Surgery and Refractive Eye Surgery as well as general eye care.
Pinkeye (conjunctivitis)
allergic conjunctivitis (Photo credit: Jessica Whittle Photography)
This is an infection that affects the covering of the eyeball and the inside of the eyelid. Usually caused by a virus, it can also be caused by bacteria. Sometimes there are other causes. These include allergies, exposure to chemicals or other irritants, injury or too much rubbing.
Blepharitis
This is a common condition characterized by red, inflamed eyelids. Itching and flaking of the eyelids are also often associated with blepharitis.There are two different kinds: Anterior blepharitis which affects the outside front of the eyelid, where the eyelashes are attached. The two most common causes of anterior blepharitis are bacteria (Staphylococcus) and scalp dandruff.
Posterior blepharitis (also called Meibomitis) affects the inner eyelid (the moist part that makes contact with the eye) and is caused by problems with the oil (meibomian) glands in this part of the eyelid. The meibomian glands become infected, usually by Staphylococcus bacteria. Two skin disorders can also cause this form of blepharitis: acne rosacea, which leads to red, inflamed skin and scalp dandruff (seborrheic dermatitis).
This is a group of diseases that can damage the eye’s optic nerve and result in vision loss and blindness.
English: Cataract surgery performed, IOL inserted. Note incision right of dilated pupil. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Allergy
This is a hypersensitivity disorder of the immune system. Allergic reactions occur when a person’s immune system reacts to normally harmless substances in the environment. A substance that causes a reaction is called an allergen. These reactions areacquired, predictable, and rapid.
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