Diseases of the eyes (ophthalmology)

Albinism in children: causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment

Albinism is a disorder in which the pathology of pigment cells is present, which is particularly reflected in the state of the eyes and skin.

Syndrome of dry eyes in children

An oily "lipid" layer, which reduces evaporation, stabilizes the lacrimal film and provides a high optical quality of its surface. Lipids are produced by meibomian glands.

Dystrophies of the cornea in children

Dystrophies of the cornea, usually represent bilateral and symmetrical disorders of a hereditary nature.

Metabolic disorders with corneal involvement

In metabolic diseases, any of the corneal layers can be involved in the pathological process.

Keratoconus in children

Keratoconus develops in connection with the dystrophic dilatation of the cornea, leading to a thinning of its central and paracentral divisions.

Absence and decrease in the sensitivity of the cornea

Symptoms of corneal sensitivity often provoke the appearance of keratitis.

Eye damage in ichthyosis

Ichthyosis unites a group of disorders manifested by desquamation. In severe clinical course of ichthyosis, patients die due to the attachment of a common skin infection that can not be treated.

Megalocornea and microcornea

Megalocornea is defined as a condition in which the horizontal diameter of the cornea exceeds 13 mm and does not tend to further increase. Intraocular pressure is within the normal range

Craniosynostosis in children

Syndromes characterized by craniosynostosis are syndromes, in which premature fusion of the joints leads to deformation of the skull.

Tumors of the optic nerve in children

Gliomas (astrocytomas) can affect the anterior section of the optic pathway. It is also possible to develop gliomas in the orbit and the cranial cavity.

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