Waardenburg syndrome

Waardenburg syndrome is a rare genetic condition characterized by distinctive facial features, varying degrees of hearing loss, and pigmentation abnormalities. Named after Dutch ophthalmologist Petrus Johannes Waardenburg, who first described it in 1951, this syndrome affects approximately 1 in 40,000 more…

Sjögren’s syndrome

Sjögren’s syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation and dysfunction of the body’s moisture-producing glands, particularly the salivary and lacrimal glands. This condition primarily affects the mucous membranes and moisture-secreting glands, leading to symptoms such as dry eyes more…

Reiter’s syndrome (reactive arthritis)

Reiter’s syndrome, also known as reactive arthritis, is a type of inflammatory arthritis that typically develops as a reaction to an infection in another part of the body. This condition is characterized by joint pain, swelling, and stiffness, often accompanied more…

Duane syndrome

Duane Syndrome, also known as Duane Retraction Syndrome or Duane’s Syndrome, is a rare congenital eye movement disorder characterized by limitations in horizontal eye movement. Named after ophthalmologist Alexander Duane, who first described it in 1905, this condition affects the more…

Horner’s syndrome

Horner’s syndrome is a neurological condition characterized by a distinct constellation of symptoms resulting from disruption of a specific pathway within the sympathetic nervous system. Named after the British ophthalmologist, Jonathan Hutchinson Horner, who first described it in 1869, this more…

Ocular herpes

Ocular herpes, also known as herpetic eye disease, is a viral infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) that affects the eyes. This condition can lead to significant discomfort, vision impairment, and in severe cases, permanent damage to the more…

Orbital cellulitis

Orbital cellulitis is a serious condition characterised by inflammation and infection of the tissues surrounding the eye. Often arising from bacterial or fungal infections, this condition poses significant risks to vision and systemic health if left untreated. Orbital cellulitis primarily more…

Keratitis

Keratitis is a condition characterised by inflammation of the cornea, the transparent, dome-shaped surface that covers the front of the eye. This ocular disorder can be caused by various factors, including bacterial, viral, fungal, or parasitic infections, as well as more…

Itchy Eyebrows

Itchy eyebrows can be an annoying and uncomfortable sensation that many people experience at some point. This itchiness can be caused by a variety of factors, including dry skin, allergies, skin conditions such as eczema or dermatitis, or even the more…

Itchy eyes

The sensation of an itchy eye can be an irritating and uncomfortable experience that many of us have encountered at some point in our lives. Whether caused by environmental factors, allergies, infections, or underlying health conditions, the urge to scratch more…