Print Version The monofixation syndrome (MFS) is a stable ocular alignment which often includes a small misalignment (strabismus) of the eyes (although straight eyes can also be less commonly seen), some amount of depth perception (stereopsis), and a unilateral mild decrease in vision ...
Print Version see also Cortical Visual Impairment Delayed visual maturation (DVM) is seen in newborns who initially appear as if they cannot see or are unable to follow any objects. This usually improves by about 4-6 months of age without any treatment, but sometimes can take up to 12...
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Print Version WHAT IS VISION THERAPY? “Vision therapy” is a term used by optometrists. Optometrists define vision therapy as an attempt to develop or improve visual skills and abilities; improve visual comfort, ease, and how well the eyes work; and change visual processing or...
Print Version WHAT IS WILLIAMS SYNDROME? Williams syndrome is a rare disorder that affects development and different parts of the body including blood vessels, heart, and joints. It is characterized by intellectual disability and distinct facial features. About 1 in 7,500 to 18,000 people...
Print Version WHAT IS VISION SCREENING? Vision screening is an efficient and cost-effective method to identify children with visual impairment or eye conditions that are likely to lead to vision loss so that a referral can be made to an appropriate eye care professional for further...
Print Version What is toxoplasmosis? Toxoplasmosis is a disease that results from infection with the parasite Toxoplasma gondii. In the eye, Toxoplasma infections frequently cause significant inflammation and subsequent scarring which may temporarily or permanently impair vision. Infection...
Print Version Print Version (In Arabic) See ‘ Progressive (High) Myopia ’ for the definition. During childhood, myopia (nearsightedness) is typically treated with glasses or contact lenses. Refractive surgery, such as LASIK or PRK, is typically used in adults once the glasses...
Print Version WHAT IS TRICHIASIS? Usually, eyelashes grow away from the eye. But sometimes they can grow toward the eye instead. When this happens, it’s called trichiasis. This can be a problem because the eyelashes might touch the eye, causing irritation or even scarring. ...
Print Version What is a third nerve palsy? The third cranial nerve controls the movement of four of the six eye muscles. These muscles move the eye inward, up and down, and they control torsion (rotating the eye downward and toward the ear on the same side). The third cranial nerve also...
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