Learn How to Find Relief for Photophobia
Relief for photophobia involves treating the underlying cause of the light sensitivity. You can use methods at home to reduce the harshness of light …
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Overview of Ocular Herpes Infection
An ocular herpes infection is relatively unknown compared to other common herpes infections but it can be quite serious. This disorder is caused by …
Continue ReadingRetinitis Pigmentosa Symptoms and Condition Overview
Retinitis pigmentosa symptoms include tunnel vision and eventual blindness. Although there is no known cure for this condition, the symptoms usually …
Continue ReadingThe Development, Diagnosis and Treatment of Retinopathy of Prematurity in Premature Babies
Retinopathy of prematurity is an eye condition that results from premature babies not being able to develop fully before birth. Babies develop eye …
Continue ReadingC3R Procedure for Keratoconus
C3R is a medical procedure used to treat keratoconus, which is an eye condition characterized by a bulging cornea. C3R stands for corneal collagen …
Continue ReadingThe Reasons for Eye Twitching
There are many causes of eye twitching. The condition can be aggravating, but once you have identified what is causing the condition, you can begin …
Continue ReadingUsing Atropine Eye Drops For Uveitis
Uveitis is an inflammation of the inner lining of the eye that can cause severe pain and loss of vision. Treatment comes in the form of pain …
Continue ReadingUsing Steroids for Optic Neuritis
The use of steroids for patients with optic neuritis remains controversial, because of the lack of long term protection against vision loss; however …
Continue ReadingWhat the Presence of Floaters After Cataract Surgery Means
The presence of floaters after cataract surgery is a symptom of a complication that can occur after a person has had the surgery performed. Let us …
Continue ReadingLearn About the Recovery Time from Vitrectomy Surgery
Recovery time from vitrectomy surgery begins after the 2 to 3 hour procedure has been conducted. Often an outpatient procedure, certain protocol …
Continue ReadingSymptoms and Treatment for a Bacterial Corneal Ulcer
A bacterial corneal ulcer occurs when the cornea becomes scratched allowing bacteria to enter the wound. If left untreated, permanent vision loss can …
Continue ReadingWhat is a Partial Corneal Transplant?
A partial corneal transplant is a surgical procedure in which the damaged cell layer of the cornea is removed. The layer is replaced with healthy …
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