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Polymorphic Light Eruption, Sunlight contains various types of rays (radiation). The ones which can cause PMLE are ultraviolet (UV) light and visible light. UV ...
Polymorphic Light Eruption, What is a polymorphic light eruption? A polymorphic light eruption (PMLE) occurs in response to sunlight after a period of time in which the...
A normal result is a brisk, simultaneous, equal response of both pupils in response to light shone in to one or the other eye. Swinging flashlight test This compares...
For example, acute glaucoma is more likely to come on when the pupil is dilated. This could be whilst watching television in dim light, during stress or excitement or at night.
The pupil can change size (through changes in the iris) in order to regulate the amount of light going through it. In darkness your pupils will get bigger to allow in more light...
In anisocoria one pupil does not react to light in the same way as the other one, so that the pupils are of unequal sizes and the eye with the bigger pupil...
You may develop headaches. The pupil of the affected eye may change shape slightly and may not react to light properly (normally becomes smaller) or it may lose its smooth round shap...
Because the conjunctiva does not cover the iris and pupil, conjunctivitis should not affect light getting into the eye and should not affect vision.
However, in certain light conditions there is a reddish tint reflected through the iris and pupil from the retina and the eyes appear red (similar to the 'red eye' in flash p...
If this is not the case, the first sign of retinoblastoma is often a white pupil that does not reflect light. This may be noticeable when a picture of your child is taken using flash...
It is surgically implanted in the central cornea, directly in front of the pupil of the eye. The central opening in the inlay creates a 'pinhole camera' effect. This effect, also seen...
Patients often describe seeing rainbows around lights. The front of the eye can look cloudy and the pupil can look misshapen. The eye is said to feel as hard as a stone to touch.
It is a clear disc which lies over the front of the coloured part of the eye and the pupil. It's the window you see out of, and it is protected from harm by: Lubrication (in the for...
Depending on which PIOL is used, it either sits in front of, or behind, the pupil. It is inserted into the eye via small cuts on the eye surface that will heal by themselves without the need ...
The specialist will need to put some drops into your eye to open wide (dilate) your pupil so they can see the retina properly. These drops will cause a temporary blurring of your vision, whic...
Various other tests may be suggested, including: Taking measurements to check: How well you can see (your visual acuity). Your pupil reflexes (which are usually impaired). Y...
To examine your eyes properly you will have drops put into your eyes to make the pupil as wide as possible. The drops can make your vision blurry for up to six hours. This can affect your abi...
View of eye from the side The lens of the eye sits just behind the pupil, which is the opening in the coloured part of the eye (iris). The len...
Widened pupils that react poorly to light. What you need to do Reassure them and cover them with a coat or blanket to keep them warm.
Normally when you shine a light in a child's eye, the dark spot in the centre of the eye (pupil) looks red because of the blood vessels at the back of the eye.