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TwitterAdenoviral conjunctivitis is the most common form of pinkeye infection. Carrying a varying incubation period lasting between a few days and a couple weeks, viral conjunctivitis doesn’t come and go as quickly as anyone would like it to. Part of the reason pinkeye spreads so quickly is because many people don’t know
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Wet Macular Degeneration Causes
Less common than the less severe dry macular degeneration, the other age related macular degeneration, wet macular degeneration, is a condition in which the center of the retina (macula) is affected by leaking blood vessels. Often times, dry macular degeneration is present prior to the development of wet macular degeneration.
Inflammation of The Iris – What Are The Dangers of Iritis?
Anterior uveitis, more commonly referred to as iritis because it commonly affects the colored part of the eye, is a condition in which the middle part of the eye becomes inflamed. Usually the origins of this condition are idiopathic in nature; however the ailment has been associated with many conditions including herpes zoster infection
Blepharitis Treatment At Home – What To Use?
Inflammation of the eyelash follicles, or blepharitis, causes crusty, red and swollen eyelids. Blepharitis symptoms can also include itching and burning eyes. While medical care is usually best recommended route for this condition, there are things that your doctor might recommend be used for blepharitis treatment at home.
10 Best Eye Surgeons in US
Considering getting a PRK laser eye surgery or other modern ophthalmological procedures? Finding only the best eye surgeons will guarantee the ultimate eyesight correction and getting the best treatment possible. The best eye surgeons are always certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, are staying informed about cutting edge medical research in Ophthalmology and have [...]
Acanthamoeba Keratitis Symptoms And Treatment
Acanthamoeba keratitis is an inflammation of the cornea caused by a microbial parasite. It is the most common form of microbial keratitis found in contact lens wearers. Studies have shown that among contact lens users, acanthamoeba keratitis is most prevalent in those who use soft-wear daily lenses. Symptoms of acanthamoeba keratitis include redness and pain [...]
Bloodshot Eyes Treatment Natural Way
Are you looking for bloodshot eyes treatment that is natural? First you should know that if you have blood shot eyes because of injury or if you are having eye pain, you need to see a health professional as soon as possible. Fortunately, the majority of cases of blood shot eyes aren’t that serious. Bloodshot [...]
Microbial Keratitis And Contact Lens Relation
Microbial keratitis is an inflammation of the cornea, the clear lens of the eye, which is caused by a bacteria, virus or fungi. Keratitis can also be caused by injury to the eye or by chronic dry eyes resulting from aging or Sjogren’s syndrome. People who wear contact lenses are at higher risk for developing [...]
Dry Eyes Syndrome – Will Laser Surgery Help Me?
Dry eyes syndrome affects between 1 and 4 million Americans. When a person has dry eyes syndrome, their eyes do not make enough tears to keep the eyeball properly lubricated. Keratitis sicca is a form of dry eyes. As people age, tear production often slows down. They may experience a burning sensation or the feeling [...]
How To Avoid Laser Eye Surgery Complications?
Have you seen commercials for laser eye surgery and wondered, “Am I a LASIK candidate?” Laser eye surgery actually reshapes the cornea in order to correct vision problems like nearsightedness, astigmatism and farsightedness. No surgery is without risks. Laser eye surgery complications have the potential to leave you with worse sight. Before you decide you [...]
All-Laser LASIK Review
The first laser eye surgery required the use of a metal blade to cut a flap in the cornea so the underlying tissue could be reshaped with a laser. Today, people who wish to correct their vision surgically can opt for no touch laser eye surgery. In all-laser LASIK, a special laser is used to [...]
7 Tips For Fast PRK Laser Eye Surgery Recovery
If you wear glasses or contacts, you have probably asked yourself, “Am I a LASIK candidate?” LASIK is short for Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis. It is a surgical procedure to permanently reshape a person’s cornea in order to correct certain vision problems. In this surgery, a flap is made in the cornea. A laser is [...]
Subconjunctival Hemorrhage Symptoms and Treatment
You wake up in the morning, look in the mirror and discover that there is a bright red splotch on one eye! You scurry to find an ophthalmologist (the type of eye doctor that treats diseases of the eye), go for a check-up, and are diagnosed with a subconjunctival hemorrhage! The diagnosis sounds worse than [...]
Contact Lens Cleaner – How to Choose The Best One?
If you wear contacts, whether they are gas permeable contact lenses or the soft variety, you will want to know how to choose the right cleaner for them. There is more than one brand of contact lens cleaner, and each one may contain unique ingredients. Some individuals are sensitive to certain cleaners available on the [...]
Contact Lenses Solution Review
There are many different brands and types of contact lenses solution products to choose from. The best place to get advice is from your eye doctor, but in some cases a recommended contact lens cleaner or other solution type may cause a reaction due to sensitivity. The only way to know if you are sensitive [...]
Gas Permeable Contact Lenses Review
Gas permeable contact lenses may not be as well known as the soft type, but for many conditions these lenses can be ideal when soft lenses will not work or are not preferred. They may also be called rigid gas permeable contact lenses or even at times oxygen permeable lenses. A common misunderstanding is that [...]
Contact Lenses for Dry Eyes and Astigmatism
Contact lenses for dry eyes and astigmatism require special consideration, because some types of contact lenses may irritate the eye, or be affected so that normal vision is not possible while wearing the contacts. Initially it was believed that anyone who has astigmatism or dry eyes could not be a candidate for contacts, and needed [...]
Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery Pros and Cons
Phacoemulsification cataract surgery is a procedure to remove cataracts, and this type of eye surgery has both pros and cons that you should know about before you make any final treatment decision. This is one of the most popular methods for cataract removal, and may be one step in refractive cataract surgery when a cataract [...]