What is Toxoplasmosis? 🐱🦠 Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii. It can infect most warm-blooded animals, including humans. Cats are the primary hosts where the parasite completes its life cycle. How is Toxoplasmosis Transmitted? Symptoms 🤒 Most healthy people show no symptoms or mild flu-like symptoms: In people with weakened immune […]
What is Toxoplasmosis? 🐱🦠 Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii. It can infect most warm-blooded animals, including humans. Cats are the primary hosts where the parasite can reproduce. How is Toxoplasmosis Transmitted? Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Prevention
🔍 What Is the Fundus? The term “fundus” refers to the upper or farthest part of a hollow organ in the body. It varies depending on which organ we’re talking about, but in general, it’s the part opposite the opening of the organ. 📍 Types of Fundus in the Body: 1. 🧠 Eye – Fundus
👁️ Keratoconus – Overview Keratoconus is a progressive eye condition where the normally round cornea thins and bulges outward into a cone shape. This irregular shape distorts vision and can cause significant visual impairment. ⚙️ Causes 📋 Symptoms 🩺 Diagnosis 💊 Treatment ⚠️ Complications 🛡️ Management
👁️ Retinal Detachment – Overview Retinal detachment is a serious eye condition where the retina (the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye) pulls away from its normal position. This can lead to permanent vision loss if not treated quickly. ⚙️ Causes 📋 Symptoms 🩺 Diagnosis 💊 Treatment ⚠️ Complications 🛡️ Prevention
👓 Presbyopia – Overview Presbyopia is an age-related condition where the eye gradually loses the ability to focus on close objects. It typically starts affecting people around age 40 and beyond. ⚙️ Cause 📋 Symptoms 🩺 Diagnosis 💊 Treatment ⚠️ Complications 🛡️ Management Tips
👁️ Uveitis – Overview Uveitis is inflammation of the uvea, the middle layer of the eye that includes the iris, ciliary body, and choroid. It can cause eye pain, redness, and vision problems, and may lead to serious complications if untreated. ⚙️ Types of Uveitis Type Description Anterior uveitis (iritis) Most common; affects the front
👁️ Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) – Overview Conjunctivitis is inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva, the thin, transparent membrane covering the white part of the eye and inside of the eyelids. It causes redness, irritation, and discharge. ⚙️ Types of Conjunctivitis Type Cause Features Viral conjunctivitis Usually caused by adenoviruses Watery discharge, contagious, often with cold
👁️ Dry Eye Syndrome – Overview Dry Eye Syndrome (also called Dry Eye Disease) occurs when your eyes don’t produce enough tears or the tears evaporate too quickly, leading to eye discomfort and vision problems. ⚙️ Causes 📋 Symptoms 🩺 Diagnosis 💊 Treatment 🛡️ Prevention
👁️ Diabetic Retinopathy – Overview Diabetic retinopathy is a diabetes-related eye disease where high blood sugar levels damage the blood vessels in the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. It’s a leading cause of vision loss and blindness in adults. ⚙️ Stages of Diabetic Retinopathy Stage Description Non-Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy (NPDR)
