Anatomy
clear, dome-shaped outer layer of the eye that helps focus light for clear vision
Cornea
A lack of sufficient tears can cause dryness, pain, and light sensitivity.
Dry Eye
This is an inflammation of the iris that can cause it to stick to the lens or cornea, potentially blocking the flow of fluid and leading to complications like glaucoma.
itritis
Develops in the center (nucleus) of the lens, causing a yellowing and hardening of the lens.
Nuclear Sclerotic Cataract
brief, lightning-like streaks or pops, most frequently in the side (peripheral) vision, and are caused by the vitreous gel pulling on the retina
Flashes of Light
the colored part of the eye
Iris
Corneal abrasion
a method of passing light through the iris to visualize defects, which appear as illuminated areas where pigment is missing
iris transillumination
Forms in the outer layers (cortex) of the lens, appearing as wedge-shaped opacities.
Cortical Cataract
small spots or shapes that appear to float in your field of vision
Floaters
a transparent, biconvex structure located behind the iris and pupil
Lens
a gray or white ring that appears around the outer edge of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye
Arucs Senilis
A detachment of the iris from the ciliary body, which can be caused by blunt trauma and may result in a D-shaped pupil.
Iridodialysis
Present at birth or develops in early childhood.
a common eye disease that affects the central part of the retina responsible for sharp, central vision
Macular degeneration
a clear, gel-like substance that fills the space between the lens and the retina in the eye
Vitreous
a non-cancerous, fleshy growth that extends from the conjunctiva (the clear membrane covering the white part of the eye) onto the cornea
Pterygium
lack of pigmentation can result in light-colored irises, which may appear white, pink, blue, or yellow
Albinism
Develops after surgery for other eye conditions, such as glaucoma.
Secondary Cataract/Posterior Capsular Opacity(PCO)
small, yellow deposits that accumulate under the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye
Macular Drusen
Retina
A condition where the cornea thins and develops a cone-like bulge, leading to distorted vision.
Keratoconus
A condition where a person has two different-colored eyes or a different color in a single iris.
Heterochromia
multiple, highly refractile, multicolored, needle-shaped crystals within the lens.
Christmas Tree Cataract
a benign, dark-pigmented lesion on the retina that is often asymptomatic and does not affect vision
CHRPE