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….
Tag: Vision
Myopia (Short-sightedness) and Hyperopia (Long-sightedness)
Eyesight/vision is one of our five senses that we largely rely on for basic survival and day-to-day navigation. The image below shows the structure of the eye. Our vision is determined by the collective function of different parts of the eye. Light from an object that enters through the clear, dome-shaped cornea passes through the…
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