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Diabetic Retinopathy| Symptoms

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Diabetic Retinopathy

Symptoms
At the level of the retina are thickened and weakened the walls of small blood vessels that are more prone to deformity and leakage of blood. This process is called diabetic retinopathy.

Retinopathy can be:

  • Proliferative.
  • No proliferative.

Proliferative
Damage to the retina occurs growth of new blood vessels, which, although it may seem to constitute a benefit, not, as they grow abnormally, there is a fragile vessel growth in the retina and vitreous likely to break and bleeding. This blood is conveyed to the vitreous gel, which is the clear substance that fills the “hollow” of the eye and can cause temporary blindness, followed by a healing process and may have a detached retina. This presentation is extremely serious and can cause total blindness.

Non-Proliferative
In this case, the small capillaries (tiny blood vessels) break and leak blood and the surrounding area swells (edema) and deposited proteins. It can affect the macula, which is the central part of the retina responsible for fine vision (also lose central vision). In its initial phases does not cause blindness, but small hemorrhages may distort certain parts of the visual field and thus cause blurred vision.

The first signs of diabetic retinopathy and venous dilation are usually small red dots that are seen with the ophthalmoscope.

Later symptoms consist of general decline of vision.

In case of blurred vision and the appearance of black spots or flashing visual field is an indication of going to the ophthalmologist.

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Diabetic Retinopathy

Monday, March 8th, 2010

The retina is formed by a layer of cells at the back of the eye. It works like the film in a camera to capture what you are seeing and to transmit to the brain. Diabetic retinopathy involves various retinal pathologic features of chronic diabetes.

This is a major cause of blindness, being especially severe in diabetics who require insulin (insulin-dependent Diabetes Mellitus), but also occurs frequently in non-insulin dependent long evolution. The degree of retinopathy is closely related to disease duration.

Diabetic Retinopathy

Causes
As diabetes develops, the abnormally high blood sugar will damage blood vessels, nerves and other structures. Certain sugar-derived substances accumulate in the walls of small blood vessels, causing thickening and breakage. By increasing the thickness of the vessels, they are increasingly unable to deliver less blood and produces the dreaded complications of the disease.

Epidemiology
Diabetes is the leading cause of new cases of blindness among adults of working age. A person with diabetes are 25 times more likely to blind a person without the disease. Twenty-five percent of diabetics have some form of diabetic retinopathy.

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Cataract surgery

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

cataract surgeryCataract is defined as the clouding of the eye lens, which can be congenital or acquired. Usually develops a cataract with increasing age, which is also known as senile cataract. Patients can only perceive their surroundings as if through a veil. Increasing cloudiness eye surgery is essential to restore the eyesight again.

The only way for the treatment of cataracts is cataract surgery with removal of the deteriorated lens and implantation of an artificial lens. During surgery, the patient is usually carried out, the cloudy lens is liquefied and removed by means of ultrasound. Is then inserted into the empty capsular bag a plastic lens made of acrylate or silicone.
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Inflammation of the cornea of the eye

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

inflammation of the cornea of the eyeInflammation of the cornea of the eye – a nuisance, dangerous and painful

Eye inflammation that mainly keratitis, corneal inflammation, which affected much trouble, because the eye then reacts with light sensitivity, tearing, foreign body sensation, and even blepharospasm. Only when the cornea of the eye is affected, it is really a keratitis.

The inflamed cornea looks cloudy and vision can be disturbed. The ophthalmologist diagnosed with inflammation of the slit-lamp with the structures of the eye are visible. The Schirmer test gives this information about the amount of tear fluid and by a smear – biopsy – to determine the precipitating agent. Bacteria such as staphylococcus, streptococcus, viruses such as herpes and varicella, and fungi can cause corneal inflammation, HIV and diabetes mellitus may promote the disease.
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Retinopathy

Friday, February 12th, 2010

Diabetic retinal disease
Retinopathy
Retina is the medical term for the retina in the eye. Under retinopathy refers to a retinal disease that is not flammable due. Diabetes also can lead to many structures of the eye changes with disease in nature. However, is the most common and most serious change that, by the by the consequential Zuckerkrankeit diabetes mellitus (diabetes type II) caused by retinal disease (diabetic retinopathy) dar.
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The stye in the eye

Monday, February 8th, 2010

The stye in the eyeThe barley grain is described by doctors as Stye is an infection of the glands in the eyelid. In many cases, this inflammation takes a festering history. The stye usually is caused by infection with Staphilokokken, isolated, the barley grain, but also caused by an infection with streptococcus.

The first symptom of a stye is an infection that is painful and associated with a reddening of the skin. The swelling increases with progression of inflammation. In addition, the conjunctiva can also be affected, which is reflected by redness and swelling. If the inflammation is very deep, so can the whole edge of the eyelid prominence
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Glaucoma and Cataracts

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

Glaucoma and cataractsA star that nobody likes
Explained clearly: Glaucoma and Cataracts

Just a few years ago and spread green cataract in Germany fear and terror. But since the large-scale public awareness campaign, the fear is gone from the eye disease. To suffer the disease, would not necessarily lead to blindness. The chances of cure are better than ever – in the early Hapert however. Too often green and be dismissed as harmless Cataracts aging.
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Falls not mean loss of Vista

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

cataractsIt is difficult for a person with good vision to imagine living in a world that is cloudy and dark. Worse than any rainy day in autumn, this murk and fog is a constant. Restricts all facets of life drive to read a recipe. They are no longer the vibrant colors and clear images. People living with cataracts understand this example. The world has lost focus slowly as the white, milky substance exceeds its vision.

All proteins are composed of cataracts in the eye begin to adhere. A cataract starts very small. Imagine wearing a pair of glasses and there is a small smudge in the corner. When the smudge start, it’s only a small unidentified. Over time, the Smudge begins to grow and occupy more space on the surface of the lens. Everything seen through the distorting lens. This is like a waterfall. There are three types of cataracts: nuclear, cortical and sub capsular. They differ on the causes of them, and how they manifest themselves. A nuclear cataract is most often associated with natural aging. It forms the core of the eye, therefore, nuclear cataracts. A cataract that forms in the back of the eye and is most often associated with diabetes or high vision is the sub capsular. Diabetics also have to worry about the formation of the third form of cataract, cortical. Cortical cataract extends from the center of the eye of the same image with bicycle rays. (more…)

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Eye Disease: The stye

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

styeA stye is an infection of the glands of the eyelid that can occur at all ages but are most common in children and young people. Typically resolves with antibiotic ointments.

1. What is a stye?
Stye. Can affect both the upper and the lower eyelid. A stye is an infection of the glands of the eyelid that is characterized by redness, swelling and pain. It’s an abscess, as there is pus in the affected gland, and you see a yellowish spot.

May originate either in the upper lid and the bottom. The type of stye varies by type of glands that are affected.

2. The internal sty
When it affects the meibomian glands (inner lid) is relatively large and is called internal stye. To treat this apply hot wet compresses for fifteen minutes three or four times a day, followed by the application of eye ointment. If the stye is well-formed, it is necessary to exploit or make an incision. If you head out the incision be made through the skin.

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Eye Care for Babies

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

eye care for babiesThe fragility of the baby awakens in us adults, a great protective instinct. Being a mother or father, makes you want the best for your child. That’s why I surround care and caresses to grow healthy and happy.

Eyes: A special care
In daily care of your baby, the eyes are a very important part of their particular sensitivity. Therefore require aseptic and safe hygiene.

In the early years of his life, children produce much more mucus than adults, both nose and respiratory system and eyes. Thus, it is common even in the absence of conjunctivitis, some bleary wake up more, in the same way in the same way we found other dried mucus in the nostrils.

In these cases it is advisable to clean the eyelids with sterile wipes can also be useful for the delicate skin of the nose. So get a proper cleaning eyes or nose for your child.

Most common complaints
Blocked tear
The blocked tear are very common in the baby. They are manifested by the constant presence of tears, rheum, which can not flow naturally through the drainage canals that go from the eye to the inside of the nose. But you tell your doctor if your baby’s tear is blocked and the best treatment to follow. Over time, the lacrimal obstruction sadness. This usually occurs in 90% of cases during the first year of the child.

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