Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) refers to a group of eye conditions that affect the retina, and are caused by a genetic predisposition. It is estimated to affect around two million people around the world, and can often run in families – although it is not unusual for only one person from a family to be affected….
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Conjunctivitis
The conjunctiva is a thin, clear membrane that lines the inside of the eyelid and the white part of the eye (sclera). Conjunctivitis – or pink eye, as it is sometimes known – is a medical condition where the conjunctiva gets inflamed, usually due to a viral/bacterial infection, allergic reaction or being triggered by an…
Cataract
Cataract refers to the condition where the lens of the eye – a transparent, biconvex structure behind the iris that focuses light onto the retina so that we see things as they are – develops cloudy patches. These patches usually increase in area over time, subsequently affecting one’s vision. Cataract may develop in only one…
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