What Is An After Cataract Surgery Opacity And A Posterior Capsulotomy?

Cataract, Eye Conditions, Eye Treatments, IOL, Outpatient Surgery, Presbyopia, Uncategorized

Cataract surgery is a frequently performed operation during which an affected natural lens is replaced by an intraocular implant (IOL). What is an after-cataract surgery opacity? Whenever possible, the IOL is centered within the capsule that surrounded the natural lens before it was removed. If the IOL is in the capsule it is held in […]

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Cataracts and Pseudoexfoliation

Cataract, Eye Conditions, Eye Surgery, Eye Treatments

Pseudoexfoliation is an ocular condition in which a fibrillar, proteinaceous substance is produced in abnormally high concentrations. The shedding of the material can make structures within the eye less resilient. Studies suggest pseudoexfoliation to be 0.6 percent in 52- to 64-year-olds rising to 5 percent in 75- to 85-year-olds. Pseudoexfoliation is routinely identified during a […]

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Ocular Allergies: Types and Treatments

Eye Conditions, Eye Treatments

Some allergens are airborne environmental particles that sensitize the eyelids and ocular surfaces creating an allergic reaction. Allergens can be molds, animal dander, or even common household dust. If seasonal pollens come into contact with the eye the condition is called seasonal allergic conjunctivitis (hay fever). When exposed to the allergens the body produces histamine, a chemical […]

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Treating Eyelid Margin Disease with Eyelid Scrubs

Eye Conditions, Eye Treatments

Eyelid margin disease is a persistent inflammation of the lid margin caused by various health conditions. Sometimes eyelid margin disease never completely resolves, but with simple daily sanitary measures it can feel much better. The purpose of eyelid scrubs is to remove eyelid margins crusting and to keep the bases of the lashes clean. A […]

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Cataract Surgery Recovery

Cataract, Eye Conditions, Eye Surgery, Eye Treatments

Cataract surgery is an intraocular operation that can improve degraded visual acuity. As with any operation healing after cataract surgery can depend on many associated health factors such as age, coexisting diabetes, age related retinal degeneration, ocular circulatory and other health conditions. While only a patient’s eye surgeon can advise exact instructions for post cataract surgery care, there are […]

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Uveitis and Iritis

Eye Conditions, Eye Treatments

The eyeball has the shape of a soccer ball. There are three different coatings of tissue surrounding the central ocular cavity, (which is called the vitreous space). The outermost coating is the sclera which is a white collagenous structural and protective layer. The innermost is the retina which converts light images in to signals that […]

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NOVEMBER IS DIABETIC RETINOPATHY MONTH

Eye Conditions, Eye Treatments

During the month of November there is heightened awareness regarding diabetes and diabetic retinopathy. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is a leader in the fight against diabetic disease. According to their mission statement the ADA is dedicated to “prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes” The ADA strives to […]

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