Leukodystrophy is one of a group of disorders characterized by degeneration of the white matter in the brain. The word leukodystrophy comes from the Greek roots leuko, white, dys, abnormal, and troph, growth. The leukodystrophies are caused by imperfect growth or development of the myelin sheath, the fatty covering that acts as an insulator around nerve fibers. When damage occurs to white matter, immune responses can lead to inflammation in the CNS, along with loss of myelin. The degenerat
A corneal laceration can be a partial- or full-thickness injury to the cornea. A partial-thickness injury does not violate the globe of the eye (abrasion). A full-thickness injury penetrates completely through the cornea, causing a ruptured globe. This topic discusses the full-thickness injury.
Blepharoplasty (Eyelid surgery) Entropion. Entropion is eye lid disorder usually the lower lid eye disorder. Due to the inward turn of the eyelashes, especially the lower, a condition where eyelashes fold inward, is very uncomfortable, eyelashes rub against cornea constantly. Due to continuous brushing of eyelashes with eye, there is increase in tears and white mucous like pus discharge from the affected eye.