Xanthelasma
What is Xanthelasma ?
If you have a small, glossy, yellow oval lump on your upper eyelid, it is most likely a growth and clumping of cholesterol under the skin called Xanthelasma.
To compare your lesions to confirm whether they are in fact lesions of xanthelasma, see the images at the base of this page. More specifically, […]
Glaucoma Treatment
What is Glaucoma?
When the eye’s natural draining systems and structures become interrupted or malformed from intraocular pressure, the result is Glaucoma.
Glaucoma progressively damages the nerves in your eyes which will consistently diminishes your vision until blindness. It forms due to a disruption in the natural and acceptable levels of aqueous.
Generally, it is very […]
Dacryoadenitis Treatment
What is Dacryoadenitis ?
When the lacrimal glands (also know as tear ducts) become blocked, inflammation occurs and the viral, bacterial infection that follows is known as Dacryoadenitis.
More specifically, viral and bacterial infections are known as acute dacryoadenitis, while chronic dacryoadenitis refers to non-infectious causes.
There are many possible causes and catalysts for dacryoadenitis, some more […]
Hordeolum Treatment
What is Hordeolum?
Simply put, Hordeolum (which is more commonly referred as a ’stye’) is a blockage of the sebaceous glands at the base of the eyelash. The hair follicles cannot form and function properly thus leading to a painful, inflammed infection in the gland that may cause further irritation of the eye from scabbing […]
Chalazion Treatment
What is Chalazion?
In basic terms, Chalazion is a small bump above or below the eylid that is caused by blocked oil glands. These ‘Meibomian‘ glands produce and secrete fluids and oils which lubricate your eyelids and eyes. When they are obstructed or blocked, they slowly form these bumps called Chalazia’s.
They naturally disappear […]
Conjunctivitis Treatments and Symptoms
What is Conjunctivitis?
Have you been to a public function recently, or with relatives, and your eyes are progressively becoming grittier, sensitive redder or beginning to pus? It’s likely to be conjunctivitis, as it is generally highly contagious. It is more frequently called ‘pink eye’. It is one of the most common eye […]
Blepharitis Causes, Treatments and Symptoms
What is Blepharitis?
If you’ve been suffering from red, irritating, inflamed or itchy eyelids, it may be blepharitis. It’s a fairly common skin irritation and is easily treatable with proper diagnosis and the correct medication. The causes of blepharitis depend on whether you have anterior or posterior blepharitis. Other influences, such as […]
Remedies for Sore Eyelids
Although there are a wide range of conditions that come under ‘sore eyelids‘, you should avoid or do the following in order to avoid further irritation and soreness. Take note that, many of the preventions also act as remedies, since removing the catalyst of your soreness works for both the former and […]
