What is a “growing flesh”?

What is a “growing flesh”?

The growing flesh on the eye, formally called pterygium, is the abnormal growth of the conjunctiva towards the cornea. Let us explain. The white wall of the eye, on its frontal surface, is covered by a transparent tissue, analogous to the skin, called conjunctiva. In...
¿How does diabetes affect the eyes?

¿How does diabetes affect the eyes?

North America is a region with a lot of diabetes. In certain estimates across the region, up to 10% of the population suffers from this disease. Unfortunately, all of us are quite used to seeing people treated for high blood glucose, and also to seeing the results of...