Eye Care

Eye care tips for computer users are important if you spend a lot of time looking at a computer screen. This can cause eye strain and problems with your vision. If you have vision problems that need to be corrected, you may want to check out Lasik eye surgery centers. This surgery can correct vision problems that may cause you to have problems seeing clearly, and there are lasik eye surgery centers in every major city in the United States. Eye care tips for computer users also covers avoiding eye strain, including exercises that use the muscles fully. Make sure to walk away from the computer for a few minutes at least once every hour or two, and preferably more often. Splash cool water on your face, and this will eliminate any irritation and grittiness you may experience when you are tired.
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Other Eye Health Issues23 Feb 2010

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If you have iritis, treatment is important. With this condition you will notice iritis symptoms like pain in the eye or the brow region, a pain that often becomes worse under bright light. You may also notice eye redness, headaches, blurred vision, no dilation of the pupils, and even tears from the eye affected. Some of the more serious iritis symptoms can include cataracts and glaucoma. There are a number of causes of iritis, including traumatic iritis, and the treatment may vary depending on the specific cause of your iritis.
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Other Eye Health Issues7 Nov 2009

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What are myopia and hyperopia? These are conditions caused by visual defects in the eye, also known as refractive errors. Both myopia and hyperopia will cause vision to be distorted and may also occur in combination with a third refractive error in the eye called astigmatism. All refractive errors in the eye are caused by the shape, size, or slope of the eye or the cornea.
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Myopia and Hyperopia5 Nov 2009

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Strabismus surgery is an operation that can correct your eyes when they are cross eyed. This condition is caused when the extraocular muscles are out of balance. For mild cases in children, an eye patch may be recommended, but if the condition is severe, or adult strabismus is diagnosed then strabismus surgery may be required.
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Other Eye Health Issues4 Nov 2009

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Pink eye is one of the most uncomfortable eye problems there is. Morning is the most difficult time because the eyes are matted together from the discharge that hardens during the night. It is impossible to open the eyes until they are totally clean.
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Pink Eye Treatment1 Nov 2009

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Background diabetic retinopathy is the early damage to the retina caused by diabetes that isn´t being controlled as well as it should be. Some of the small blood vessels in the retina begin to swell, but in the beginning cause very little problem. In fact, many people have 20/20 vision and don´t even realize they have an eye problem.
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Retinopathy31 Oct 2009

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A person has congenital glaucoma at birth by definition, and it is usually diagnosed at that time or within the first year of life. It is caused when the eye’s drainage channels don’t develop properly, and the fluid inside the eye cannot drain. When fluid is constantly produced but unable to be drained, intraocular pressure—high pressure behind the eye—builds up.
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Glaucoma30 Oct 2009

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Worried that you may be suffering from glaucoma eye disease? Here’s a basic rundown of glaucoma symptoms to keep an eye out for—if you notice any of these warning signs, please discuss them with your ophthalmologist or optometrist immediately. Also, if you’re over 70, have diabetes, or have a family history of open-angle glaucoma, your doctor may want you tested as a precaution.
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Glaucoma30 Oct 2009

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If you have diabetes, you’re undoubtedly accustomed to keeping an eye on your health. For the sake of those eyes, ask your ophthalmologist to test you annually for diabetic retinopathy, if he or she isn’t already—it’s important to diagnose early, and your medical and eye doctor should coordinate treatment. Your doctor may even recommend diabetic retinopathy treatment before you notice any vision problems, which is the best and most effective time frame for treatment.
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Retinopathy30 Oct 2009

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Although cataracts are painless, as they develop they usually begin interfering with vision and eventually need removed. Cataracts cause the lens of the eye to become cloudy, blocking light from entering the eye and thus obstructing vision. Cataract operations are highly effective and low risk, with a short recovery time and minimal pain.
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Cataract29 Oct 2009

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Knowledge of glaucoma has been around since the time of Hippocrates. Glaucoma eye disease is primarily caused when high pressure inside the eye, called intraocular pressure (IOP), damages the optic nerve. This damage can generally be stopped, but not reversed, by lowering the pressure. Two types of glaucoma are open angle and closed angle glaucoma.
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Glaucoma29 Oct 2009

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Diabetic retinopathy affects people with diabetes, and occurs as a result of high blood sugar over an extended period of time. If left untreated, it can cause blindness, because excess blood glucose (sugar) destroys the blood vessels in the back of the eye so the retina can’t receive proper nutrients to maintain vision.
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Retinopathy29 Oct 2009

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Natural treatments for pink eye can be soothing and help to reduce pain and irritation while you wait for the pink eye virus to run its course, or if you’d rather not use prescribed pink eye drops. Of course, the best remedy is prevention, so be sure to wash hands and anything else that comes in contact with an infected eye, such as towels or clothing, to prevent spreading pink eye.
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Pink Eye Treatment28 Oct 2009

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Cataracts usually form during a slow process that clouds the lens of the eye. In the beginning it will only be part of the lens that is clouded and sufferers will not immediately notice it. The more the lens gets clouded the more difficult it will become to read or see at night.
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Cataract28 Oct 2009

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The only successful way to remove cataracts is with cataract operations. The clouded lens must be removed and replaced with a clear new lens. Cataract operations are performed regularly and are safe. There are three different procedures for cataract removal that can be used.
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Cataract28 Oct 2009

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When the lens of the eye doesn’t have a smooth surface astigmatism occurs. It can be present at birth and is usually in combination with nearsightedness or farsightedness. It doesn’t always need action but if astigmatism correction is needed it can be done with corrective lenses or surgery.
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Astigmatism28 Oct 2009

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Optic nerve damage in the eye is known as Glaucoma. Some Glaucoma symptoms are tunnel vision, nausea, reddening of eyes and blurred vision. Medicines for Glaucoma eye disease must be obtained from a doctor as there are many different types of Glaucoma and using the wrong medication would be dangerous.

The prescribed eye drops will reduce the eye pressure and assist with drainage.

1. Beta Blockers

These drops, such as Betagen, cause little discomfort, but patients with lung problems should try to avoid it.

2. Alpha-Agonists

Alphagen sometimes causes allergic reactions, but Alphagen P has decreased many of the effects.

3. Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (CIA)

Azopt is an example of these Glaucoma medications. Side effects occur more with the oral medicine than the drops.

4. Combinations

This is effective for people who would need more than one medication. Xalacom is a combination of Xalatan and Timolol.

5. Prostaglandins

With Xalatan only one drop is necessary at nighttime, but blurred vision can be a side effect.

6. Neuroprotective Drugs

Glaucoma medications, such as Alphagen, are constantly tested to determine if it can protect the optic nerve.

7. Prostamides

These drops, such as Lumigan, are used once a day and are one of the most effective Glaucoma medications.

8. Miotics

It is available in drops or gel. Most of its side effects usually disappear after a week.

9. Epinephrine

These drops, such as Propine, have a dual effect on the eye but heart palpitations can be a side effect.

10. Hyperosmotic Agents

These are Glaucoma medications normally prescribed in emergency situations.

Glaucoma27 Oct 2009

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Pink eye is quite common in children and adults. It is caused by a bacterial or viral infection and is highly contagious. Precautions must be taken to prevent it from spreading. It is a harmless infection but it is always better to seek advice from a doctor for treatment.
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Pink Eye Treatment27 Oct 2009

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Congenital cataracts, as opposed to age or injury-related cataracts, do not always affect vision. If you are born with cataracts or develop them during your childhood, it could stem from a metabolic disorder, or possibly your mother contracted German measles (rubella) while pregnant. What causes cataracts is not always clear, but if they affect your vision, they will be removed as soon as possible after diagnosis.
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Cataract26 Oct 2009

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