Common Defects
There are some common eye defects like Trichiasis, Trachoma Conjunctivitis, etc. for which treatment has been suggested.
Most
of these defects can be got rid of by following the instructions given
here. There are some eye defects, however,which need a specialist's
attention, like Glaucoma, Cataract, Iritis, Pterygium, etc. Some of
these defects can be corrected only by surgery. An eye surgeon should
be consulted in the early stages. Almost all diseases can be cured if
treated in time. Delay or neglect on the part of the patients renders
it difficult for the doctor to effect a complete cure.
Names of common defects are: Squint, trachoma, ocular imbalance blepharit is, spring catarrh progressive myopia.
Trichiasis
In this state a few small scattered and distorted eyelashes get turned inwardly and rub on the cornea. Dirty and infected eyelids, and burn injuries lead to trichiasis.
