Eye surgery

Procedure of LASIK: First, the eye is numbed with a few drops of topical anesthetic. An eyelid holder is placed between the eyelids to keep them open and prevent the patient from blinking. A suction ring placed on the eye lifts and flattens the cornea and helps keep the eye from moving. Once the cornea is flattened, a hinged flap of corneal tissue is created using an automated microsurgical device, either a laser or blade. This corneal flap is lifted and folded back (figure 1). Then the excimer…

ways such as Botox, invasive surgeries, anti-aging products and many other treatments for getting rid of older looking skin. Except using anti-aging products, rest of the treatments can deliver side-effects on your health. Whereas anti aging products are formulated with all natural ingredients which are safe to use. If you are looking for an anti-aging product that may help you in getting a clearer and younger looking skin, here is a new product, called Adaptive Eye Complex that promises to…

Cataract A cataract is when the lens of your eye becomes cloudy. The lens is the clear part of your eye behind your iris and pupil. The lens focuses light on the retina, which lets you see clearly. When a lens becomes cloudy, your vision may become blurry. The clouding can range from a tiny dot to complete cloudiness. As some cataracts develop, they may make you more near-sighted. Other cataracts increase glare. Over time, cataracts can worsen and the pupil can sometimes look white. They get…

was just a common pink eye but, later found out that I had contacted a corneal ulcer which I knew would probably change my life forever. The use of contact lenses resulted in a corneal ulcer that contributed to the loss of my eyesight. I have regained my eyesight but I still have trouble seeing. If I didn’t go to the optometrist when I did I could have permanently lost my eyesight. I had contracted a corneal ulcer that put me in excruciating pain and my eye was inflamed and…

symptom of an eye or vision problem. Blurred vision is often a gradual blur that occurs in one or both eyes. There are many causes of blurred vision, including cataracts, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. Blurred vision can be diagnosed based on your symptoms and a physical exam. Make sure to tell your health care provider about any other health problems you have and any recent eye injury or prior surgeries. You may need to see a health care provider who specializes in eye…

Glasses have changed over the years and they help us see the world clearly. I believe knowing how the eye works, the different types of corrective lenses, and discovering the types of distorted vision, helps us to be able to obtain better vision. First, during the 1400s glasses were created (Klein). Around 1500 Johannes…

from the radio, my eyes were watching cousin Lynn cook, my nose (olfactory) (cranial nerve 1) was smelling the creamy pasta. I’m pretty sure my hands were on my hips or holding a piece of mozzarella that I was going to…

Dry eyes is a common condition that occurs when your tears are not able to provide adequate lubrication for your eyes. Tears can be inadequate for many reasons. For example, dry eyes may occur if you do not produce enough tears or if you produce poor-quality tears. Dry eyes feel uncomfortable. If you have dry eyes, your eyes may sting or burn. You may experience dry eyes in certain situations, such as on an airplane, in an air-conditioned room, while riding a bike or after looking at a computer…

that moment I committed myself to pursuing a career in ophthalmology. I became obsessed with memorizing the anatomy of the eye and learning how to use all of my father’s instruments. I spent hours searching the internet…

Vision can change temporarily or permanently due to eye problems that can provide information in a patient’s health status as well as problems with self-care. Changes in the structural components of the eye caused by aging begin early especially with the lens of the eye. Visual functions are reduced due to age-related changes of the nervous system and in the eye support structures. Three layers form the wall of the eye: sclera, choroid, and retina. The sclera, a thick, white, outermost layer…