Cataract

Wilmer ophthalmologists are leading experts in the study, diagnosis and treatment of AMD. Because AMD can be relentless in its assault on vision, early diagnosis is critical to begin monitoring for the wet form. Wilmer has led development of studies of automated analysis and detection of this earlier stage, as well as studies evaluating devices that may be used in the home to detect conversion of the drug to wet form before substantial vision loss has occurred, when treatment has the greatest…

to be rushed to the operating room to have a congenital unilateral cataract removed, but the issue has remained a part of me in my constant doctor’s appointments, regular surgeries, and the way it has affected my schoolwork, softball and chronic pain level. In my time of need, however, my doctor’s have formed a family around me. My regular ophthalmologist calls himself my weird uncle, the doctor that originally caught the cataract contacts my regular doctor every couple years to check up on my…

On April 4, 2017, the undersigned detective interviewed Ms. Simone Sanders (Reporting person). Ms. Sanders stated that she resides at 2325 Ambrose Street, Richmond VA. Ms. Sanders stated that today April 4, 2017, she came to Washington D.C. to pick up her daughters. Ms. Sanders stated that she and her baby father have been going through custody battles at D.C. Family Court for their children. Ms. Sanders stated that Mr. Larry Davis has a sole custody of their daughters. Ms. Sanders stated that…

“Studies have demonstrated that exposure to UV radiation during indoor tanning damages the DNA in the skin cells. Excessive exposure to UV radiation during indoor tanning can lead to premature skin aging, immune suppression, and eye damage, including cataracts and ocular melanoma.”(U.S Department of Health and Human Services, 2016) Parents are allowing their kids to use tanning beds at a very young age, which is increasing their chances of skin cancer, premature aging, and immune system…

I am a second year undergraduate student studying polymer engineering at Case Western Reserve University. The purpose of this memo is to introduce a technology called Ocumetics bionic lens and its significance. Definition of Ocumetics Bionic Lens • Ocumetics bionic lens is a type of hollow polymer chambered lens used to be implanted in human’s eye and correct the eye vision for an entire lifetime. o Invented by Dr. Garth Webb and his team of visual scientists o This technology lets the…

Interview with an Older Adult The purpose of this paper is to use assessment tools such as a social history, nutrition screening, Katz Index of Independence in Activities of Daily Living, Mini-Mental Status Exam, and Fall Prevention Scale. Using these tools can help determine areas for concern and areas that are adequate. After using these tools, a better idea of the patient’s health as a whole can be determined. Assessment Tools Social History The person I chose to interview is a 76 year old…

formed. The Ancient Egyptian religion was formed roughly around 3000 BC in Ancient Egypt which at the time was located along the Nile River. Throughout the Nile River there were several cataracts (large waterfalls) stretching south along the Nile that marked areas, Ancient Egypt ruled the area north of the first cataract. Ancient Egypt was combined with two different environments. The area around the Nile (lower Egypt), which was referred to as ‘the black land’, was used as farming land as the…

Asklepion, is generally regarded as the most accomplished medical researcher of the Roman world, and some of his surgical procedures would not be seen again until modern times. He successfully conducted cataract surgeries by inserting a needle behind the lens of the eye in order to remove the cataract, and his described methods of preparing a clean operating theater reveal a keen awareness of contagion.1 While some of Galen’s practices and theories are still followed and praised by physicians…

Have you ever wonder how many people live by only seeing darkness? The majority of people agree that life cannot exist without light. As a matter of fact, many people especially blind people consider blindness as a barrier and life-changer. For example, Tommy Edison who is born blind said “the experience of life as a blind person had to be a little different to me”. One thing that describes this experience is blindness which is an optic nerve disorder divided into total and partial blindness.…

Dogs are like humans too. They suffer from diseases just like we do, and one of these diseases that they share with us is diabetes. It is important for a dog owner to know the symptoms of diabetes in dogs so that he can immediately bring his pet to a veterinary for check-up and treatment once these symptoms are observed. Top 10 symptoms of diabetes in dogs Symptoms of diabetes in dog are easily noticeable if you observe their behavioral pattern closely. 1. Change in his usual appetite. Due to…