Pink Eye: Causes, Symptoms, Risks, and Treatment
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”7907″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, is the inflammation or infection of the thin layer of tissue called the conjunctiva that is found on the inside of the eyelids covering the white part of the eye. The conjunctiva contains small blood vessels. When inflamed, these vessels become more visible; thus, the […]
Cataract Eye Surgery: Procedure, Benefits, Risks, and Recovery
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”7780″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Cataract Eye Surgery: Procedure, Benefits, Risks, and Recovery [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Did you know that cataracts cause more vision problems globally than any other eye condition or disease? According to the National Eye Institute, more than half of the population in the United States have reported having cataracts or undergone cataract surgery by […]
The Pros and Cons of Refractive Lens Exchange
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”7541″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Pros and Cons of Refractive Lens Exchange [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]1. Stop Wearing Eye Contacts a Week Before The Surgery Like other types of eye surgery, refractive lens exchange (RLE) has its benefits and drawbacks. Before you make up your mind on whether or not to undergo the procedure, it is good […]
How To Prepare for LASIK Surgery: 8 Things To Do Before Undergoing LASIK Surgery
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”7528″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] How To Prepare for LASIK Surgery: 8 Things To Do Before Undergoing LASIK Surgery [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The toughest step of having LASIK surgery is identifying the right clinic with the best state of the art technology and the best surgeon. This is the most important factor that determines the quality of the […]
Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE)
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”7502″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Is your eyesight severely visually impaired, and you are not a qualified candidate for LASIK, PRK, and phakic IOL surgery? If it is, you do not have to worry because many people above 40 years face the same challenge. There are a number of factors that […]
Eyelid Lesions: Types, Symptoms, and treatment
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”7452″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Eyelid Lesions: Types, Symptoms, and treatment [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Your eyelid skin is the thinnest and the most exposed area of your entire skin. In addition to that, it contains almost all the skin structures which explain why your eyelid is prone to malignant, benign, or cancerous lesions. An eyelid lesion consists of […]
Chalazion or Stye
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”7449″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Chalazion or Stye [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Chalazion refers to a medical condition related to the meibomian or tarsal glands found in the eyelids of the eyes. These glands keep your eyes lubricated by periodically secreting an oily substance via outlets located under the eyelids, just past the eyelashes. This oily secretion traps a […]
Retinal Floaters: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment And Prevention
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”7424″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Retinal Floaters: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment And Prevention [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you have dot or specks that move away when you try to look at them directly in your field of vision, chances are high you have retinal floaters. Retinal floaters are clusters of clogged protein cells in the vitreous humor. They appear […]
Diabetic Retinopathy Symptoms and Treatment
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”7418″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Diabetic Retinopathy [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Diabetic retinopathy is a condition that progressively develops in diabetic patients and causes gradual blindness in both eyes due to the damage of the retina. Patients have who have had diabetes for five years stand a 25% chance of developing non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR). This probability increases to […]