There are several other types of eye problems one may experience regardless of the age group. Patients
are encouraged to visit an Ophthalmologist as soon as possible for consultation and necessary treatment.

Cornea Ulcer
Dry Eyes
Eyelid Abscess
Foreign Body Removal
Subconjuctival Haemorrhage
Trauma
Viral Conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis

Known as ‘Pink Eye’ in lay-man term, conjunctivitis is a form of eye infection.
Symptoms include itchiness, swollen lid, redness, grittiness, sticky discharges and at times watery discharges.
Can occur due to allergic reactions (Hay fever), bacterial and viral infections

Conjunctivitis Treatment

To see an eye specialist doctor to get a proper treatment

Corneal Ulcer

It is a painful sore on the cornea which will be followed by redness, foreign body sensation, sensitivity to light with blurring of vision followed by discharges.
Usually caused by overuse of contact lens. Patients who are infected by chicken pox and shingles may also be affected by corneal ulcer.
Other reasons maybe due to long term of steroid usage and excessive dryness.

Corneal Ulcer Treatment

To see an eye specialist doctor to get a proper treatment

Stye

Painful inflammation on the eye lid margin
Infection in the hair follicle (lashes) is the usual reason behind the inflammation.

Stye Treatment

To see an eye specialist doctor to get a proper treatment.

Chalazion

Chalazion Causes

Painless inflammation due to meibomian gland infection.

Chalazion Treatment

To see an eye specialist doctor to get a proper treatment

Herpetic Eye Disease

Herpetic Eye Disease Causes

A type of corneal lesion caused by transmission of virus, usually to immune compromised person.
Most common viral infection will be shingles.

Herpetic Eye Disease Treatment

To see an eye specialist doctor to get a proper treatment

Pingueculitis

Non-cancerous yellowish growth on the white part of the eye.
Commonly found in elderlies and those who live in hot weathered countries.
The growth is initiated by high UV radiation, strong wind and dryness.

Pingueculitis Treatment

The best preventive method will be using sunglasses or UV protected lenses while travelling outdoor and frequent usage of eye lubricants.
If it is followed by redness, doctors may prescribe non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

Corneal Erosion Disease

Corneal Erosion Disease Causes

Happens when the epithelial layer (outermost corneal layer) detaches from the layer beneath. It is a painful condition as cornea is densely packed with nerves.
Most common causes are ill fitted contact lens, excessive dryness and traumatic situations (corneal abrasion)

Corneal Erosion Disease Treatment

To see an eye specialist doctor to get a proper treatment

Steven Johnson Syndrome

It is a rare and serious disorder that will attack the skin and mucous membrane, usually followed by painful blisters.
It can cause severe dry eye and corneal ulcer

Steven Johnson Syndrome Treatment

To see an eye specialist doctor to get a proper treatment

Subconjunctival Haemorrhage Disease

Harmless scary-looking bleeding on the white part of the eye.
Happens due to rupture of blood vessels. Coughing, sneezing and rubbing your eyes hard can also cause subconjunctival haemorrhage.
Other reasons can be due to high blood pressure, aspirin usage and diabetes.

Subconjunctival Haemorrhage Disease Treatment

Usually heal on its own in 2 weeks.
Further checking by an eye specialist doctor is needed to rule out other underlying causes.

Trauma

The most common causes of traumatic eye condition will be cornea perforation, shuttle cock injury and fireworks.
Corneal trauma may happen due to accidental scratches which lead to epithelial defects.
Shuttle cock injuries are usually a more severe ones as it leads to permanent damages on posterior segment of the eyes. Those are including vitreous haemorrhage, retinal detachments and damages on optic nerve.
Anteriorly it may cause subconjunctival haemorrhage, iridodialysis and lens damages.

Trauma Treatment

To see an eye specialist doctor to get a proper treatment

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