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Artificial lens in the eye?

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

artificial lens in the eyeThe correction of a refractive error of the eye can now be done by a so-called artificial lens implantation. Especially extremely high short-and long-sightedness will be corrected successfully in eye clinics at the onset of an additional artificial lens.

Especially in older people, which is a cataract apparent vision problems can be so treated, eliminating the need for implantation of a pair of glasses. There is both the possibility of using an artificial lens in addition to its own lens, or even communicate directly with its own lens with an artificial lens.
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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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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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What is LASIK?

Monday, January 25th, 2010

LasikLaser surgery is used to treat a wide range of myopia, astigmatism and farsightedness. In many cases people with severe cases can be treated.

There are two stages for LASIK eye surgery, the first is a corneal flap in the cornea creates a suction ring is applied to patients with eye. The second stage is reshaping the cornea, this is done fold the flap back and use a laser to remove some corneal tissue, restructuring is allowing you to concentrate properly. When the cornea is reshaped in the right way, works to focus light in the eye and retina, providing clearer vision than before. The flap is replaced to the recovery of the cornea exposed.

The benefits of LASIK include faster visual recovery, faster healing, less risk of haze or scarring, and less comfortable as possible with other treatments. The benefits of LASIK include less risk of infection, as is done in the cornea, while other treatments are implanted within the eye. In addition, patients are usually able to return to normal activities faster with LASIK than any other treatment. (more…)

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Eye Health Care

Monday, January 4th, 2010

healthy eyeEye Care
The eye is a very sensitive organ and, despite having its own defense system, is vulnerable to injury and illness. If you want to maintain lifelong good vision, eye care must be taken.

Eyes
Eyes should be protected from accidents. Can lead to blindness due to injuries to sharp sticks, firecrackers, toy guns and other objects that children can use them as projectiles during their games. Parents should stand firm with their children, explaining the possible consequences of dangerous games. The lenses of the glasses should be shatterproof material, especially if they are for children.

Foreign bodies
The lid is able to close a fifth of a second. It is a reflex action that responds to the smallest stimulus. However, it is inevitable that foreign bodies are lodged in the eye, and there is a right way to remove them without damage. If between the eyelid and eyeball sits a soft object such as a tab, then the affected person close your eye. Take it near a bright light and gently open the eye. If not visible foreign body, have her look up, down, and on either side, while it shifts the lid in the opposite direction. When you locate the foreign body should be removed from the eye with the tip of a clean handkerchief.

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