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Pigment dispersion syndrome is a condition in which the pigment that gives color to the iris increases in amount and spreads to other parts of the eye.
Ocular hypertension is when the pressure in the eye (intraocular pressure) is higher than normal.
Myasthenia gravis is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes muscle weakness.
Макулната дупка е малко „счупване” в макулата, отговорна за подробно, централното зрение.
Macular edema is the swelling or thickening of the macula of the eye, the part of the eye responsible for central vision.
Keratoconus is a rare condition in which the normally round, dome-shaped cornea becomes thin and develops a cone-shaped protrusion.
Macular degeneration is the deterioration or damage of the macula of the eye.
Herpetic keratitis is a viral infection of the eye caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV).
Hemangioma is a benign tumor formation caused by abnormal growth of blood vessels.
Arteritis (GCA) is an inflammation (swelling) of the arteries (blood vessels which bring blood from the heart).
Sometimes, in our line of sight, we can experience small dots or clouds. They are called eye floaters.
Farsightedness is a refractive mistake, which means that the eye doesn’t bend light correctly, in focus, for us to see clearly.
Ocular cancer is a malignant disease, which starts and develops in the eyes (ocular melanoma).
Drusen are yellow deposits under the retina. They consist of lipids and fatty proteins.
Cytomegalovirus retinitis (CMV retinitis) is a serious viral infection of the retina. It is most commonly found in people with compromised immune systems.
Corneal ulcer is an open wound on the cornea. It usually results from an eye infection, even though it can be caused by serious dryness in the eyes or other diseases.
This condition is usually caused by something sharped that has got into the eye or a hit in the eye with considerable force.
The cornea consists of five layers. The outermost layer is the epithelial one. When the epithelial layer is not properly stuck to the layer underneath it, a disease called corneal erosion occurs. If the problem is not constant, it is called periodic erosion of the cornea.
Corneal dystrophy is characterized with the accumulation of foreign material in one or more of the five layers of the cornea.
Corneal abrasion consists of small scars, scratches or traumas to the cornea.
The conjunctiva in the eye has many small blood vessels and produces a fluid to keep the eye zone moist and protected.
Daltonism can occur when one or more of the cone cells are missing or not working. Heavy daltonism occurs when all 3 types of cells are missing.
Central venous occlusion of the retina (CRVO) is clogging of the main vein of the artery.
Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of tissues which can affect eyes and skin.
The retina is fed by the blood flow of oxygen and nutrients from the veins. When there is a blockage in the branch veins of the retina, there can be branch veinous occlusion of the retina (BRVO).
In adults, a nasolacrimal duct blockage can be a result of infection of the eye, swelling, trauma or a tumor.
Blepharitis is a condition in which eyelids get inflamed (swell) with fatty deposits and a bacterial coverage of the eyelid rim close to the base of the eyelashes.
Bell’s palsy is a temporary condition which causes weakening or paralysis to some muscles of the face.
Astigmatism is a defect in the shape of the cornea of the eye. Usually, the cornea and lense of the eye are smooth and rounded in the same way in all directions so that light can be concentrated on the retina in the back part of the eye.
Bacterial keratitis is an infection of the cornea which causes pain, decreased vision, light sensitivity, tearing or secretion from the eye.
Ocular allergies, called allergic conjunctivitis, are a common condition which happens when the eyes react to something that irritates them (an allergen).
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a decrease or degeneration of the macula of the eye.
Avoiding or stopping smoking is one of the best investments you can make in your health.
The condition in which blood vessels in the retina swell, leak, close up completely or if unusual blood vessels show up on the surface of the retina is called diabetic retinopathy.
Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is an eye disease that occurs in a small percentage of premature babies, where abnormal blood vessels grow on the retina.
Presbyopia, which literally means aging of the eye, is a condition connected to the age of the eye, making vision at close range more difficult.
Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a group of genetic disorders that affect the retina’s ability to respond to light.
Stargardt disease is the most common form of hereditary pediatric macular degeneration.
Stickler syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects collagen, the connective tissue of the body.
A stroke affecting the eye, also known as retinal occlusion, is a blockage of the blood vessels in the retina.
A subconjunctival hemorrhage is similar to a common bruise on the skin – like a bruise on the eye.
Отлепването на ретината е много сериозен проблем, който почти винаги причинява слепота ако не се третира с обособена ретина хирургия.
Трихиазисът е често срещана аномалия на клепача, в която миглите растат навътре към очите.
Usher syndrome is the most common genetic disorder affecting vision and hearing.
Fungal keratitis is an infection of the cornea that causes pain, reduced vision, light sensitivity, and tearing or discharge from the eye.
Ischemic optic neuropathy (ION) is a sudden loss of central vision, peripheral vision or both caused by a decreased or lost blood flow to the optic nerve.
Dr. Nataliya Ivanova is a specialist in ophthalmology and oculoplastic surgery.
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