Blindness is a condition that affects thousands of people all over the world, and while many cases of blindness can be present from birth, there are just as many cases of blindness that were developed later on in life due to an eye injury, or an eye or health condition. You should know that there […]
Conditions
14 Possible Symptoms of Papilledema
Papilledema is a common health condition affecting the eye that causes swelling and inflammation of the optic disc and nerve. It occurs equally across all ages, and it can affect you at any point during your life with certain risk factors that can increase your risk of developing the condition (and some other health conditions […]
14 Most Common Causes of Blindness
Blindness affects millions of people all over the world, and there are more cases of blindness that are diagnosed every day. Remember that this number also includes those who are partially-sighted and have not lost their sight entirely – many people are still surprised to find that blindness doesn’t just include complete blindness. There are […]
Papilledema: 14 Causes of the Optic Nerve Swelling
1. Brain Tumors A potential brain tumor is one of the most common causes of optic nerve swelling, and it’s one of the first things that you should report to your doctor. If you experience any symptoms of papilledema, make an appointment and recall a detailed list of symptoms to your doctor – these are […]
14 Most Common Symptoms of Blepharitis
Blepharitis is an inflammation of the eyelid. This can be caused by numerous different things and can present in a number of different ways, making it sometimes difficult to diagnose and easy to miss. Examples of causes of blepharitis include allergic reaction, malfunction of the glands, bacterial infection, or more. Each of these will have […]
14 Early Warning Signs of Blepharitis
Blepharitis is swelling of the eyelid, which in turn can cause a number of unwanted irritations. This can be itchy, painful, and unattractive. And in some cases, it can go on for a very long time! The good news is that this is very often easy to treat, and in some cases, it might be […]