Keratoconus causes thinning of the cornea, which leads to an impaired vision. In earliest stages, keratoconus causes blurring and distortion of vision and increased sensitivity to light. Learn more about what are the different stages of keratoconus.

The sciatic nerve becomes slightly inflamed and causes pain in the buttocks or legs during pregnancy. This inflammation often occurs as a result of the pressure being placed on the nerve by the growing belly.

Midwives should be given guidelines on how to advise expectant mothers about managing their weight, their professional body has said, reacting to research that suggested the commonly held belief that pregnant women needed to eat for two was a myth.

Most cataract surgeries give successful results but in some cases, the patient may face difficulties with his/her vision again. He or she may experience blurred vision, glares and other vision problems which are though uncommon after the surgery. Read about their causes and prevention

Down syndrome, also sometimes known as trisomy 21, is a genetic condition which is a result of abnormal cell division that results in an extra full or partial copy of chromosome 21. Know more about down syndrome symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment.

In Angola, the journey of such mothers is just beginning. There is no public health program to help the children, who need regular physical therapy and other care.