Leukodystrophy is one of a group of disorders characterized by degeneration of the white matter in the brain. The word leukodystrophy comes from the Greek roots leuko, white, dys, abnormal, and troph, growth. The leukodystrophies are caused by imperfect growth or development of the myelin sheath, the fatty covering that acts as an insulator around nerve fibers. When damage occurs to white matter, immune responses can lead to inflammation in the CNS, along with loss of myelin. The degenerat
A corneal laceration can be a partial- or full-thickness injury to the cornea. A partial-thickness injury does not violate the globe of the eye (abrasion). A full-thickness injury penetrates completely through the cornea, causing a ruptured globe. This topic discusses the full-thickness injury.
A cataract, or clouding of the lens, is a normal side effect of the aging process. When the clouding becomes so bad that it impairs vision and hampers a person's ability to perform everyday activities, such as driving or reading, surgery is recommended.ochner Eye Institute is the first ophthalmology practice in Canada to perform laser cataract surgery and one of the first in North America to offer surgery with the Catalysâ¢ precision laser system.