Optometry Club

World Health organization emergency committee decided to declare international public health emergency on 30 th January 2020 meeting.   WHO China country office was informed on 31 December, 2019 about a virus which does not match with any other known virus in Wuhan. One week later, Chinese Authorities confirmed that they had identified a new virus named as coronavirus, which is a family of viruses that include common cold, SARS and MERS viruses. WHO and Chinese authority both are working coordinately to find treatment of this virus.  According to chines officials 170 people have died due to coronavirus. More than eight thousand cases have been confirmed. Thousands of people from different countries are trapped in china to avoid outbreak of coronavirus. Four of and estimated five hundred Pakistani students are already confirmed to have coronavirus.    Pakistani students in china are requesting Pakistan embassy to their safe escape from china. Families of studen...

Abetalipoproteinemia, also known as Bassen-Kornzweig syndrome, is a rare genetic disorder that affects the body's ability to absorb and transport fats and fat-soluble vitamins. One of the ways that abetalipoproteinemia can affect the eyes is by causing retinitis pigmentosa, a condition that causes vision loss. Retinitis pigmentosa is a degenerative eye disease that affects the retina (the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye). It is characterized by the gradual loss of photoreceptor cells (cells that detect light and send signals to the brain) and the accumulation of pigment in the retina. This can cause vision loss and may lead to blindness in severe cases. Abetalipoproteinemia can also cause optic atrophy, a condition in which the optic nerve (the nerve that carries visual information from the eye to the brain) becomes thin and weak. This can cause vision loss and other visual problems. In conclusion, abetalipoproteinemia can affect the eyes by causing reti...

A pinguecula is a small, raised, yellowish growth on the conjunctiva (the clear, thin membrane that covers the white part of the eye). It is a benign (non-cancerous) condition that is common in people who spend a lot of time outdoors, especially in sunny or windy conditions. Pingueculae are made up of fats, proteins, and other substances and are usually harmless, but they can cause discomfort and irritation if they rub against the cornea (the clear, dome-shaped structure at the front of the eye) or the lens (the transparent structure behind the iris). They can also cause vision problems if they become large or obstruct the field of vision. Pingueculae can be diagnosed during a comprehensive eye exam, during which the eye care professional will examine the eye and may use specialized instruments to examine the conjunctiva and other parts of the eye. They are usually benign and do not require treatment, but if they are causing discomfort or interfering with vision, they can be r...