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MBBS, MS - Ophthalmology, DNB

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1 Dr. Chanchal gadodiya

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M. B. B. S, ms, d. N. B, fellowship in paediatric opth & strabismology



An eye doctor specializing in low vision eyes lasik, and laser eye surgeon, vitreoretinal, cataract, and glaucoma surgeon oculoplasty and cornea transplant surgeon a pediatric strabismus specialist with a master of science from b y l nair hospital in mumbai and a bachelor of medicine and...more
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People may suffer from visual impairment even though their eyes are perfectly normal. Such loss of vision may result from neurological impairment.

Vision is the combination of image formation and perception of various attributes of the image by the brain. When the brain is not able to perceive images or various attributes of images, the patient may suffer from neurological impairment of vision. Such impairment owes its origin to the nervous system.

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Neurologist•Ranchi
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People may suffer from visual impairment even though their eyes are perfectly normal. Such loss of vision may result from neurological impairment.

Vision is the combination of image formation and perception of various attributes of the image by the brain. When the brain is not able to perceive images or various attributes of images, the patient may suffer from neurological impairment of vision. Such impairment owes its origin to the nervous system.

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Neurologist•Raipur
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People may suffer from visual impairment even though their eyes are perfectly normal. Such loss of vision may result from neurological impairment.

Vision is the combination of image formation and perception of various attributes of the image by the brain. When the brain is not able to perceive images or various attributes of images, the patient may suffer from neurological impairment of vision. Such impairment owes its origin to the nervous system.

Causes of Visual Impairment:<...more
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Visual impairment is a decreased ability to see to a degree that causes disabilities or problems, not fixable by usual means, such as glasses. Loss of vision may be acquired and develop suddenly. It may affect one or both your eyes.

What Causes Loss of Vision/Disability?

Loss of vision and disability can result from the following

Clouding of normally transparent eye structures

Abnormalities in the retina

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Ophthalmologist•Panipat
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What is amblyopia or lazy eye? Amblyopia is decreased vision in one or both eyes due to abnormal development of vision in infancy or childhood. In amblyopia, there may not be an obvious problem of the eye. Vision loss occurs because nerve pathways between the brain and the eye aren't properly stimulated. The brain, learns to see only blurry images with the amblyopic eye even when glasses are used. As a result, the brain favors one eye, usually due to poor vision in the other eye. Another word fo...more
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The retina is the third and innermost layer of the eye that catches light and helps us focus on things so that we can see clearly. This is one of the most important parts of the eye. The retina is made up of a number of light sensitive cells that are connected to nerve fibres. These nerve fibres help in transmitting the light into imagery through neuro impulses that reach the brain. There are many conditions and diseases that can affect this part of the eye.

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What are voice disorders?

Voice disorders are medical conditions affecting the sound of a person's voice. These can include factors such as hoarseness, loss of voice, vocal fatigue, abnormal pitch or loudness, breathiness, roughness, strained or strangled vocal quality, tremor and thickening of the vocal folds.

Voice disorders can be caused by medical conditions such as parkinson s disease or stroke; diseases of the larynx; allergies; trauma to the throat or neck area...more
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What is nearsightedness?

Nearsightedness, which may also be referred to as myopia, is a condition where the eye cannot focus on objects that are close to it. The inability to read street signs while driving is one of the most common symptoms of this common vision condition. The primary cause of myopia, or nearsightedness, is elongation of the eyeball, which makes it more difficult for light to focus on the retina.

In other words, near-sightedness is a condit...more
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What is strabismus?

Strabismus is an eye condition in which the eyes do not line up in the same direction. In this condition, one eye could turn inward, outward, upward or downward while the other eye looks forward. Strabismus can occur in any age group and is usually first noticed in children before the age of five. ;

It is estimated that 4-5 percent of children have some form of strabismus. If left untreated, the brain may begin to favour one eye over the ...more
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Ophthalmologist•Gurgaon
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What is macular degeneration?

Macular degeneration is an eye condition that causes damage to the macula, the part of the retina responsible for clear central vision. It occurs when the macula thins and deteriorates, making it difficult for individuals to read or see in detail. The most common form of macular degeneration is age-related macular degeneration (amd).

While this disease may progress slowly for some individuals, others might experience more rapid onset and...more
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What is glaucoma?

Glaucoma is a category of eye disorders that induce optic nerve damage. It is estimated that approximately 60 million people worldwide are affected by it, and it is the main cause of permanent blindness. Fortunately, early detection and treatment of glaucoma can prevent major visual loss.

In general, glaucoma occurs when the pressure inside your eye (known as intraocular pressure) builds up and damages the optic nerve. It typically happens when fluid...more
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What is myopia?

Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a vision disorder in which close objects appear clearer than distant objects. It is caused by an imperfection in the eye where the light that enters isn t focused correctly and instead of being focused on the back of the eye, it focuses in front of it.

What are the signs and symptoms of myopia?

The common signs and symptoms associated with myopia include:



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What is cataract?

Cataract is a clouding of the crystalline lens, which is the part of the eye that focuses light and images on the retina. It occurs when proteins in the lens clump together, resulting in malfunction and eventual blindness. ;

Cataract typically occurs with aging and is a major cause of visual impairment among older adults. In some cases, cataracts may need to be surgically removed to restore vision.

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Ophthalmologist•Lucknow
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हमारे समाज में लगातार हो रहे तरह-तरह के गैजेट्स के चलन और जंक फूड्स की बढ़ती लोकप्रियता से लोगों के स्वास्थ्य पर बुरा असर पड़ रहा है. इसकी वजह से लोगों को मानसिक और शारीरिक विकारों का सामना करना पड़ रहा है. यहां तक कि हमारी आंखें भी सुरक्षित नहीं रह गई हैं|

इन चीजों का आँख़ों पर पड़ रहे दुष्प्रभाव की वजह से लोग निकट दृष्टिदोष और दूर दृष्टिदोष जैसी बीमारियों से ग्रसित हो रहे हैं. आज अपने इस लेख के माध्यम से हम आपको निकट दृष्टिदोष के विषय में विस्तार से बताएंगे। साथ ही आपको इसके लक्षणों और उप...more
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Bhms, md - homeopathy, msc - counselling & psychotherapy

16 years experience 200 at clinic 200 online

Dr. Anand dhoot is an accomplished homoeopath and counselling psychologist. He has been providing patients with excellent medical care and is a specialist in the diagnosis and treatme...more
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DNB, DNB - Ophthalmology, MBBS

Ophthalmologist•Delhi




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Ph. D - ayurveda, md - ayurveda

47 years experience 500 at clinic 300 online



Dr. G s lavekar is a famous ayurvedic physician who has been honoured with a lifetime achievement award by the maharashtra university of health sciences in nashik for his contributions to the field. He obtained his ph. D. And md in ayurveda from pune universi...more
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