Orbital lymphangiomas are congenital lesions that can affect any part of the body, including the periocular region. They are benign lesions that are usually present from birth, although they may go unnoticed until they manifest years later. These orbital lymphangiomas are composed of dilated lymphatic ducts and cavities filled with fluid. They are space-occupying orbital […]
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Blepharospasm is the involuntary closing of the eyelids, also known as twitching eyelid or excessive involuntary blinking. The first symptoms of twitching eyelid are an occasional increase in blinking of one or both eyes, or simply some difficulty in keeping the eyes open. Most patients with blepharospasm also present light sensitivity (photophobia) and dry eyes.
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Spring conjunctivitis is an eye allergy, more common during this time of year. Allergens such as tree or grass pollen, which are more present in spring, worsen its symptoms.
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Viral conjunctivitis is the inflammation of the conjunctiva, which is the mucous membrane that lines the inside of the eyelids and extends to the front part of the eyeball. The cause is usually viruses, bacteria, or allergies.
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Pinguecula and pterygium are eye conditions that can affect the health of your eyes. Although they share some similarities, they have their own characteristics that make them unique. Learning more about pinguecula and pterygium can help identify them in time and know how to act to avoid complications. Pinguecula Pinguecula is a whitish-yellow spot or
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Conjunctival tumors are those that appear on the conjunctiva, the mucous membrane that lines the inside of the eyelids and extends over the anterior part of the eyeball. These tumors can be benign or malignant, and in some cases may endanger the patient’s vision and life, making appropriate treatment necessary. Conjunctival tumors are often associated
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Ocular blepharitis (dandruff on the eye) is an inflammation of the eyelid margin. It may appear alone or be combined with staphylococcal blepharitis or Meibomian gland dysfunction. The inflammation is located on the anterior margin of the eyelid, and may form oily or greasy crusts on the eyelids, eyelashes, eyebrows, and scalp. Patients with seborrheic
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The herpes virus family is an important cause of eye infection, known as ocular herpes. Infection by the virus affects almost all ocular tissues, such as the eyelid, conjunctiva, cornea, iris, trabecular meshwork, and retina. The most frequent manifestations of an ocular infection by the ocular herpes virus are:
Ocular cataract is one of the most common ocular disorders. It is defined as any opacity of the lens, a fundamental part of the ocular system. The lens focuses the light rays that enter the eye onto the retina and, over the years, it gradually loses transparency. Although ocular cataract tends to progress slowly, it
Corneal opacity is an alteration of the cornea, the anterior structure of the eye. The cornea is a transparent and avascular tissue, essential for allowing light and images to pass into the eye. When there is corneal opacity, the transparency is affected, hindering the passage of light to the retina and impairing vision.
