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 Macular telangiectasia (MacTel) is an eye condition that affects the macula, the part of the retina responsible for central vision, by causing small blood vessels to swell, leading to vision loss. It affects about 2 million people worldwide and has two main types: Type 1, which typically affects one eye in young men, and Type […]

Separation of the retina from the underlying supportive tissues. Retinal detachment may result from injury, disease, or other causes. A person with retinal detachment usually does not experience pain, but may see floaters (see floaters and spots) or bright flashes of light, may have blurred vision or may see a shadow or curtain over part […]

Blindness affects half of the field of vision. Hemianopia, also known as hemianopsia, may be caused by various medical conditions but usually results from a stroke or brain injury. It may affect the visual field’s right or left side and is usually permanent. Hemianopia can produce various effects, from minor to severe. For example, a […]

A rare disorder present at birth, in which the optic nerve is underdeveloped, the pituitary gland does not function properly, and often a portion of brain tissue is not formed. De Morsier’s Syndrome, also known as septo-optic dysplasia, may cause blindness in one or both eyes and is often accompanied by nystagmus and other symptoms. […]