Other ophthalmic childhood illnesses

 Eyelid ptosis

Eyelid ptosis

When the eyes are open and the lid is lower than is normal, this is known as eyelid ptosis. This is quite common and in children it appears around the

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Hemangeoma

Hemangeoma

Hemangeomas are benign tumours caused by condensed enlarged blood vessels. They can appear anywhere in the body but their presence is especially felt when

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Clouding of the cornea

Clouding of the cornea

The clouding of the cornea during childhood prevents vision and can, like cataract, lead to the clouding of the cornea in front of the iris, in contrast

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Ectopic lens

Ectopic lens

The lens of the eye is found behind the iris suspended from ciliary body with an array of fibers, which together form the zinneio belt (named after the

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Retinoblastoma

Retinoblastoma

This is a malignant tumour of the eye, which can not only irreparably harm the child's vision, but can even be life-threatening. It may be unilateral or

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Retinopathy of Prematurity

Retinopathy of Prematurity

Retinopathy of prematurity was the main cause of blindness in children after the second world war. It was observed in very premature babies who had been

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Leber's congenital amaurosis

Leber's congenital amaurosis

Leber’s congenital amaurosis is a very rare hereditary disease wherein the retinal photoreceptors (rods and cones) are not operational. As a  result, children

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Disorders of the optic nerve

Disorders of the optic nerve

Visual stimuli are recruited from the retina, where they are converted into nerve impulses in order to finally reach the occipital lobe of the brain at

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Dermoid cysts

Dermoid cysts

Dermoid cysts are benign tumors of unknown causality containing tissue associated with the skin. They can be found anywhere on the body but usually appear

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