‘Eye Disease’

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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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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