Tag: eye disorder

January 11, 2026 / Mohammed looti

RETROLENTAL FIBROPLASIA

Introduction and Definition Retrolental Fibroplasia (RLF), a historical designation that remains descriptive of the advanced stages of the disease, is now formally and more commonly recognized as Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP). This severe, potentially blinding disorder affects the developing vasculature of the retina in infants born prematurely. ROP is characterized by the abnormal, disorganized proliferation […]

September 27, 2025 / Mohammed looti

ASTIGMATISM

Astigmatism What is Astigmatism? Astigmatism is a common optical condition characterized by an imperfectly shaped eye, specifically an unevenly curved cornea or, less frequently, an irregularly shaped lens inside the eye. This structural anomaly prevents light from focusing correctly on the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. Instead of a single, […]