This is a disorder where by both eyes of an individual faces different positions of gaze.
This condition is also called crossed eyes, or squint.
It is caused by injury to the eyes extraocular muscles, muscle paralysis, higher center lesions, surgery et.c.
Signs and symptoms includes visible crossed eyes, diplopia, blurry vision.
Treatment includes the use of eye patch, eye exercises, surgery, prisms and corrective lenses.
Lagophthalmos is the inability to close either one or both eyes.
The causes of lagophthalmos includes ptosis, Bell’s palsy, graves opthalmopathy, Surgery et.c
Types of lagophthalmos includes nocturnal lagophthalmos, paralytic lagophthalmos and cicatrical lagophthalmos..
Signs and symptoms includes gritty sensation, dry eyes, Cornea ulcer, et.c.
Treatment most times involves surgical intervention especially in cases of paralytic lagophthalmos
ANIRIDIA is simply the absence of a muscular structure called the Iris.
The iris forms the pupil which controls how light enters the eyes. The iris is also responsible for eye color. So incases of Aniridia, the eyes just appear black.
This condition can be congenital, affecting both eyes or traumatic due to a penetrating injury.
For some people Aniridia can result in a significant loss of vision, while for others visual reduction mild.
Use of contact lenses can help control light and improve vision. Use of photochromic glasses or sunshades can also help to significantly improve vision.
