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 Dr.
Radhika Chakraverty
MBBS, MS (Opthalmology)
Specialist in-
GLAUCOMA,
NEURO OPHTHALMOLOGY,
PEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY &
MEDICAL RETINA
Formerly at-
L.V.Prasad Eye Instt (Hyderabad)
Phaco Fellow, Shankar Netralay (Chennai)
Neuro Ophthalmology &
Squint Fellow (Germany)
Email:
drradhika@chakravertyclinic.com
Acanthamoeba Keratitis
A rare but serious eye infection associated with poor
contact lens hygiene and other factors.
Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)
Amblyopia is a vision development problem in infants and
young children that can lead to permanent vision loss. Learn
the symptoms, causes and treatments.
Astigmatism
Usually caused by an irregular cornea, astigmatism causes
blur at all distances. Also see the Eye
Doctor Q&A on astigmatism.
Bell's Palsy
This condition causes sudden paralysis of one side of the
face. Because it affects blinking, it can cause severe dry
eye.
Bionic Eye Implants
Learn about retinal implants that are restoring functional
vision to people with retinitis pigmentosa and other
blinding conditions.
Black Eye
How serious is a black eye? How to treat black eyes.
Blepharitis
Inflammation of the eyelids associated with chronic eye
irritation, watery eyes, foreign body sensation, sensitivity
to light and crusty debris at the base of the eyelashes.
Blurry Vision
Blurry vision has many causes, from fatigue and eyestrain to
serious eye diseases such as glaucoma. A video helps explain
blurry vision causes and treatments.
Burning Eyes
How to get relief from burning, stinging eyes.
Cataracts
The risk of cataracts increases with age. Learn what causes
them and how to protect your eyes.
See also: Cataract
News | FAQ | Eye
Doctor Q&A | Congenital
Cataracts
Cataract Surgery
It's the most common non-elective surgery in the United
States. Recent innovations include laser-assisted
cataract surgery.
See also: Cataract
Surgery Cost | Cataract
Surgery Recovery | Choosing
a Cataract Surgeon | Cataract
Surgery Complications | Intraocular
Lenses (IOLs) | Crystalens
& Accommodating IOLs | Multifocal
IOLs |Mixing
Multifocal Lenses | IOLs
for Presbyopia FAQ | Toric
IOLs for Astigmatism | A
Cataract Surgeon Undergoes Cataract Surgery
Chalazion
A swollen bump in the eyelid. Learn about causes and
treatments.
Clinical Trials Related to Eye Diseases
Find out the status of clinical trials for treatment of
glaucoma, macular degeneration, blepharitis and other eye
problems and diseases.
CMV Retinitis
About 80 percent of adults have been exposed to the
cytomegalovirus (CMV), but it mostly affects people with
poor immune systems, such as AIDS patients.
Color Blindness
Learn the varieties of color vision deficiency and how to
cope with color blindness.
Common Eye Disorders
How to identify and manage everyday eye problems.
Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
What you can do about redness, swelling, itching and tearing
of pink
eye. (Also available: conjuntivitis
en español.) Learn about pink
eye treatment and
the various conjunctivitis
types. Find out answers to common questions such as how
long pink eye lasts, how
to get rid of pink eye and how
long pink eye is contagious.
Cornea Transplant
Eye injuries and diseases like keratoconus may require a
cornea transplant, using healthy tissue from an eye donor.
Corneal Abrasion (Scratched Eye)
A scratched cornea is usually very painful. What to do if it
happens to you.
Corneal Collagen Crosslinking
Not yet FDA-approved, these procedures can strengthen the
front surface of the eye and help keratoconus patients avoid
a cornea transplant.
Corneal Ulcer
Treatment may help prevent scarring on your eye.
Detached Retina
Flashes of light and floating spots are classic warning
signs of a detached retina — get them checked out ASAP. Also
read our Eye
Doctor Q&A on retinal problems.
Diabetic Retinopathy
Damage to the eye's retina due to diabetes. Also read about treatment
for diabetic retinopathy and macular edema. More details
are found in our Eye
Doctor Q&A on how diabetes affects your eyes and
our diabetic
retinopathy FAQ, as well as the latest diabetic
retinopathy news.
Different Colored Eyes (Heterochromia)
Many people (and animals) have two different colored eyes.
What causes it? Is it a problem that requires an eye exam?
Double Vision (Diplopia)
Many conditions cause double vision, including stroke and
cataracts. What to do.
Dry Eye Infographic -
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Learn eight symptoms, causes and steps to managing dry eye.
Dry Eye Syndrome
Why eyes get dry. Also read about dry
eye treatments and relief, such as eye drops, tear duct
(punctal) plugs and nutritional supplements for more eye
moisture. Also, see
the dry eye doctor's answers
to reader questions. To learn more, view details about how punctal
plugs work
and our FAQ
on dry eyes and the best contact lenses for them.
Eye Allergies
Itchy, red, swollen, tearing eyes may mean eye allergies.
Get tips for relief, and read our Eye
Doctor Q&Aabout common eye allergy symptoms. Also see
today's AccuWeather
pollen count map.
Eye and Vision News
Breaking news about eye care and vision problems.
Eye and Vision Product News
New eyewear and vision care products designed to improve
your life.
Eye Herpes
Ocular herpes is a recurrent viral infection that may lead
to serious vision loss. Read how herpes of the eye is
transmitted and treated.
Eye Infections
Learn about bacterial, viral and fungal eye infections,
including symptoms.
Eye Injury: A Guide to Treatment
Accidents cause many kinds of eye injuries, from corneal
scratches to penetrating wounds. What to do for an eye
emergency.
Eye Occlusions (Eye Strokes)
Sudden vision loss can occur when a clot or blockage
interrupts blood flow to vital eye structures.
Eye Pain
How to know if a painful eye is an emergency.
Eye Symptoms A to Z
A list of nearly 100 eye symptoms and the problems and
diseases associated with them.
Eye Twitching
Eyelid twitches, tics and spasms are maddening. Here are
eight remedies you can try.
Floaters, Flashes and Spots
Eye floaters and flashes may be harmless, or they may signal
a serious problem, like a detached retina.
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Causes loss of vision and clouding of the cornea due to
degeneration of the corneal endothelium and corneal edema.
Glaucoma
Glaucoma damages the optic nerve and diminishes the field of
vision. Learn about glaucoma
causes, eye
drops for glaucoma, narrow-angle
glaucoma, primary
open-angle glaucoma and glaucoma
surgery.
See also: Eye
Doctor Q&A | Glaucoma
News & Research | Glaucoma
FAQ
Glaucoma Surgery
New options for controlling glaucoma with surgery.
Higher-Order Aberrations
Higher-order aberrations (HOAs) are vision errors causing
poor night vision or double images.
Hyperopia (Farsightedness)
Farsighted people can have poor near vision or blurred
vision at all distances.
Intacs for Keratoconus
These tiny corneal inserts can help flatten a bulging eye.
Itchy Eyes
What causes itchy eyes and eyelids — and how to get relief.
Keratoconus
Special contact lenses can help this condition that changes
the shape of your eye. You can submit a question on the Ask
the Eye Doctor About Keratoconus page.
Also read more about keratoconus on ourKeratoconus
FAQ and Intacs
for Keratoconus pages.
Losing an Eye: Enucleation and Prosthetic Eye FAQ
FAQ about eye removal surgery (enucleation) and glass eyes.
Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Our 10-page section covers this sight-threatening disease,
plus FDA-approved macular
degeneration treatments, investigational
treatments, macular
degeneration prevention, how to use an Amsler
Grid and the Lucentis
vs. Avastin treatment
debate. Stargardt's
disease is a
form of macular degeneration that can affect children.
See also: AMD
News | Eye
Doctor Q&A | FAQ
Macular Dystrophy
Central vision loss can be associated with this inherited
eye disease.
Macular Hole
Suddenly blurry or distorted vision, especially in seniors
and diabetics, may mean a macular hole.
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
MGD is the culprit behind most cases of dry eye syndrome.
Find out how to spot it and what you can do to get relief.
Milia (Eyelid Cysts) -
NEW!
What causes those tiny eyelid cysts in babies and adults,
and how they are treated.
Myopia (Nearsightedness)
Nearsighted people can see fine up close, but distant
objects are a blur.
Nystagmus
Uncontrollable eye movements from nystagmus often have
neurological causes.
Ocular Hypertension
High eye pressure has no symptoms, but can be easily
detected in an eye exam. Learn what can be done to prevent
glaucoma and possible eye damage.
Ocular Migraine
Ocular migraine causes a sensation of looking through
shattered glass. What's happening? Also, read ourEye
Doctor Q&A about
ocular migraines.
Ocular Rosacea
How to solve eye and eyelid irritation.
Optic Neuritis and Optic Neuropathy
An inflamed optic nerve can cause blurry vision and blind
spots.
Peripheral Vision Loss
"Tunnel vision" can have various causes, including glaucoma.
Photophobia (Light Sensitivity)
Sensitive to light? Many eye conditions can cause this
problem.
Pinguecula
Pingueculae are growths on the eye. Are they serious?
Presbyopia
All about this normal age-related loss of focusing ability
that becomes noticeable after age 40. Also, read answers to frequently
asked questions for
a quick overview.
Pterygium
Pterygia, also called "surfer's eye," are growths on the
eyeball that can interfere with vision.
Ptosis (Drooping Eyelid)
Drooping eyelids can be corrected with ptosis repair
surgery, which tightens the muscle that supports the upper
eyelid.
Red Eyes
Red eyes can be caused by allergies, eye infections and eye
injuries. Learn more causes of red eye and how to treat
bloodshot eyes.
Retinitis Pigmentosa
Poor night vision and a narrowing field of vision beginning
in childhood herald this rare disorder. Can vitamin A and
beta carotene help? Also read our Eye
Doctor Q&A on
retinal problems.
Sjogren's Syndrome
Dry eye is a common symptom of this autoimmune disorder.
Sleep in Your Eyes
Do you often wake up with sticky, slimy, crusty "eye gunk"?
This article explains where eye discharge comes from and
when it's cause for alarm.
Snow Blindness
How to prevent a painful sunburned eye and temporary vision
loss from UV exposure.
Stargardt's Disease (STGD)
A form of macular degeneration that affects children and
young people.
Strabismus
Key facts about strabismus and crossed eyes, including
causes and treatments (strabismus surgery, vision therapy
and orthoptics).
Strabismus Surgery
These procedures adjust eye muscles to straighten misaligned
eyes. Also, read an Eye
Doctor Q&A about what to expect from strabismus surgery.
Stye
What causes styes in your eyelid — and how to prevent and
treat them.
Subconjunctival Hemorrhage
Sudden redness in the white of your eye may be a
subconjunctival hemorrhage.
Swollen Eyelids
Swollen eyes have many causes. Here are tips for prevention
and treatment.
Uveitis
Painful inflammation of the uvea causes light sensitivity,
floaters and blurred vision.
Vitrectomy & Vitreoretinal Procedures
These delicate surgical procedures for macular holes,
retinal detachments and other conditions are performed in
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