Conditions & Treatments

The tear that is produced in lacrimal glands drains to tiny ducts through the holes (punctum) located at the nasal side of upper and lower eyelids and finally to the lacrimal sac. The tear duct (nasolacrimal canal) communicates the lacrimal sac to the nasal cavity. Excess drainage of the tear into the nasal cavity is the underlying cause of runny nose in crying people.

Certain symptoms, such as sudden-onset flashes of light and floaters before the eye may be the sign of retinal tear or posterior vitreous detachment – a condition characterized by separation of vitreous (a gel-like fluid that fills in the eye) from the retina. Age-dependent changes in the vitreous weaken the bonds between the retina and the gel. The vitreous can separate from the retina spontaneously or due to trauma. It is more common in myopic patients. Cataract operation and traumas facilitate the detachment.

Lens of the eye is located immediately behind the iris and pupil. It is normally clear and soft. It guides the light, focuses it on the macula behind the eye and creates a clear image.

Pterygium, publicly known as “surfer’s eye”, is a common eye condition in our country. It is more common in people who live in dry and warm climates, work outdoors and are exposed to sun and dust. Certain people, such as sailors and farmers, should wear hats and sunglasses for protection.

The area in the retina which allows detailed, sharp and colored vision is called “macula”; which is located at the center of the retina in the posterior segment of the eye.

Certain symptoms, such as sudden-onset flashes of light and floaters before the eye may be the sign of retinal tear or posterior vitreous detachment – a condition characterized by separation of vitreous (a gel-like fluid that fills in the eye) from the retina. Age-dependent changes in the vitreous weaken the bonds between the retina and the gel. The vitreous can separate from the retina spontaneously or due to trauma. It is more common in myopic patients. Cataract operation and traumas facilitate the detachment.

Glaucoma, also colloquially called “hypertension of eye”, is a condition that ultimately leads to blindness by damaging the optic nerve. Vision loss can be prevented with early diagnosis and treatment.

Glaucoma, also colloquially called “hypertension of eye”, is a condition that ultimately leads to blindness by damaging the optic nerve. Vision loss can be prevented with early diagnosis and treatment.

Keratoconus is a serious eye condition which occurs when the cornea, the clear layer of the eye, protrudes in the form of a cone and becomes thin, resulting in severe loss of vision. The recent technological advancements lead to the fact that the condition can be diagnosed more easily and the incidence of the condition in the general population increased.