Retinitis Pigmentosa Health Feed

Sorry to know about your condition. The dose of sorafenib you are taking is lower than regular dosage. But please discuss this with your treating oncologist as he can convey better as to the reasons for such prescription.

It is because of the progress of the disease
It can be stopped by homoeopathic treatment.
You can consult me at lybrate.

Corneal cross-linking refers to a treatment for an eye problem known as keratoconus. During this condition, the front portion of the eye known as the cornea becomes thin and gradually get weaker over a period of time. This makes it bulge into a cone shape, which could make one's vision totally distorted and make it very hard to see. During corneal cross-linking, doctors or ophthalmologists use special eye drops along with ultraviolet light to make the tissues lying in the cornea stronger. This p...more

Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) is a group of genetic disorders that primarily affect the bones, making them extremely weak. It is also known as brittle bones disease . This genetic disease is incurable and the treatment is primarily focused on pacifying the condition by reducing pain and strengthening the bones.

The symptoms of OI include, but are not limited to, recurring fractures, bluish tinge in the white of the eyes, hearing loss, breathing problems, short height, loose joints and d...more

Crossbite most probably wont be a reason for rejection in ssb. Though it is definitely treatable with braces. You should get it corrected for future inconvenience to your teeth and other oral structures.

Keratoconus is a progressive vision disorder which occurs when the normally round cornea becomes thin and cone-shaped, and bulges out, deflecting the light entering the eye leading to a distorted and blurry vision.

Causes of Keratoconus
Weakening of the collagenous fibre, which holds the cornea in its regular place, leads to its bulging out. Decreased levels of antioxidants in the cornea too cause the condition by damaging the fibre from external pollutants. It is also seen running ...more

Keratoconus is a progressive vision disorder which occurs when the normally round cornea becomes thin and cone-shaped, and bulges out, deflecting the light entering the eye leading to a distorted and blurry vision.

Causes of Keratoconus:

Weakening of the collagenous fibre, which holds the cornea in its regular place, leads to its bulging out. Decreased levels of antioxidants in the cornea too cause the condition by damaging the fibre from external pollutants. It is also seen ru...more

Usually, the progression of keratoconus occurs in the age of 40-45 years and then it gets stabilized. In some cases, the progression may even occur even after the age of 50. Fit is believed that progression of keratoconus usually occurs during the first 15-20 years after the onset of the disease.
Once your keratoconus has been stabilized, contact lenses can be a great option to achieve your best corrected vision.
You may discuss your issue in detail for further detailed consultation.

When the fibers are weakened, they cannot hold their shape. This causes the cornea to change from a dome to more cone-like in shape. When the Collagen continues to weaken, the Keratoconus gets worse, and there are factors that contribute to this. Let's have a detailed discussion to ensure proper treatment.

Keratoconus is an eye problem where the cornea starts to thin and eventually its shape gets distorted. This disease is progressive in nature and can affect both the eyes. Due to this condition, your vision will get distorted, which can t be corrected with prescription glasses.

This condition mostly surfaces during one s teenage years or early twenties.

What are the symptoms?

In this condition, the shape of the cornea is distorted. Due to this change in shape, you ma...more