Key Difference – Ptosis vs Pseudoptosis The drooping of the upper eyelid is identified as ptosis is medical terms. True ptosis is due to a nerve lesion or an abnormality in the muscles that are responsible for moving the eyelid up. However, there is no any underlying neurological or muscular abnormality in pseudoptosis. This […]
Difference Between Blepharochalasis and Dermatochalasis
Key Difference – Blepharochalasis vs Dermatochalasis Blepharochalasis and dermatochalasis are benign eye conditions that are uncomplicated on most occasions. Blepharochalasis is characterized by the episodic inflammation of eyelids. In a majority of cases, bilateral upper eyelids are affected. On the other hand, dermatochalasis is the condition that we identify as “baggy eyes” in lay […]
Difference Between Pinguecula and Pterygium
Key Difference – Pinguecula vs Pterygium Both Pinguecula and Pterygium are ophthalmological conditions characterized by the appearance of submucosal elevations on the conjunctiva. These are caused by actinic damages. Consequently, they are found in the areas of the conjunctiva that are mostly exposed to the sun such as the interpalpebral fissure. Pterygium originates in […]
Difference Between Scleritis and Episcleritis
Key Difference – Scleritis vs Episcleritis The key difference between Scleritis and Episcleritis is that Scleritis, which often occurs in association with autoimmune diseases, is an inflammatory disease that affects the white outer coating of the eyeball (sclera) whereas Episcleritis is a benign, self-limiting inflammatory disease affecting the episclera (Episclera lies between the outermost […]
Difference Between Cataract and Glaucoma
Cataract vs Glaucoma Glaucoma and cataract are two common eye disorders. Simply because these are so common and are related to common diseases like diabetes, it is important to understand the differences between the two. This article describes the clinical features, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment methods of glaucoma and cataract and explains the […]
Difference Between Amblyopia and Strabismus
The key difference between amblyopia and strabismus is that amblyopia causes reduced vision in one eye due to refractive errors, strabismus, and cataracts, while strabismus causes a lack of alignment in one or both eyes due to problems with the eye muscles, the nerves that transmit information to the muscles, or the control center for […]