**Q: What is a Brainstem Stroke?** **A:** A brainstem stroke occurs when insufficient blood flow damages cells in the brainstem, an essential region of the brain located at the skull’s...
**What is the Human Herpesvirus (HHV)?** The human herpesvirus (HHV) is a family of double-stranded DNA viruses that can cause a wide range of infections in humans. HHVs are highly...
**Question: What is Open-Angle Glaucoma?** **Answer:** Open-angle glaucoma is a vision-threatening disease characterized by increased intraocular pressure (IOP), the pressure within the eye. It is the most common type of...
**What is Uveitis?** Uveitis is a general term that refers to inflammation within the middle layer (uvea) of the eye. The uvea consists of three parts: **The iris:** The colored...
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Definition and Overview Cataract surgery is a procedure used to treat cataracts, a progressive condition characterised by the clouding of the lens inside the eye. It involves removing and replacing...
Definition & Overview A cryopexy or retinal cryopexy is an ophthalmologic procedure that treats various retinal conditions by destroying retinal tissue and inducing chorioretinal scar using extremely cold temperature. The...
Definition and Overview Patients who are suspected of having glaucoma are encouraged to consult an optometrist to obtain a diagnosis and if needed, treatment for their condition. This is the...
Definition & Overview Glaucoma follow-up consultations are normally scheduled for two reasons: the ophthalmologist suspects that you may have any of the forms of glaucoma and wants to monitor your...
Definition and Overview A general eye consultation is an appointment set by a patient with an eye specialist. Depending on the eye problem or symptoms, a patient may see an...