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Hyphema (Blood Inside Front of the Eye)

Hyphema Definition Hyphema is a condition where there is a collection of blood inside the front of the eye (anterior chamber). The accumulation of the blood within the anterior chamber is usually visible. It occurs with injury to the eye, during or after surgery and in rare cases it may arise as a consequence of certain >> Read More ...

Excessive Eye Redness (Red Eyes) Causes, Treatment, Prevention

Redness of the eye, or ocular redness, is a common ailment that may be a symptom of some ocular or even non-ocular disorder or can arise acutely with minor irritation or injury of the eye. It is often accompanied by itching. On its own, excessive redness of the eye is not serious particularly if it passes within a short >> Read More ...

Eye Pain and Painful Eye Socket Causes, Pictures, Other Symptoms

The eye is a highly sensitive organ to light, pressure and other sensations like itching and pain. Since it is exposed to the environment and lacks the protection of skin, apart from the eyelids, the eyes are prone to injury and diseases. Its location and closeness to several other highly sensitive structures may also be a >> Read More ...

Detached Retina – Types, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment (Surgery)

The wall of the eyeball has three main layers – the outer fibrous layer (sclera, cornea), middle vascular and muscular layer (choroid, ciliary body and iris) and the inner neurosensory layer (retina). All three layers adhere to each other and both the outer and inner layers are highly dependent on the rich blood >> Read More ...

Glaucoma (High Eye Pressure) Types, Causes, Symptoms

The eye has two main areas which are filled with different substances. The anterior segment (front) which constitutes about 20% of the area is filled with a clear watery fluid know as the aqueous humor. It lies between the cornea and the front surface of the lens. The posterior segment (back) which accounts for the >> Read More ...

The Human Eye (Eyeball) Diagram, Parts and Pictures

The human eye consists of the eyeball, optic nerve, orbit and appendages (eyelids, extraocular muscles and lacrimal glands). While the eyeball is the actual sensory organ, the other parts of of the eye are equally important in maintaining the health and function of the eye as a whole. The structure of the human eye is such >> Read More ...