Fuchs’ dystrophy is a condition where the endothelial cells on the back layer of the cornea are not normal. Healthy endothelial cells are required to keep the cornea clear. Most patients with Fuchs dystrophy have a very mild form that never affects vision. When it does affect vision, it usually occurs in middle age or […]
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CORNEAL SWELLING FOLLOWING CATARACT SURGERY
The back layer of the cornea is made up of endothelial cells which keep the cornea clear. All cataract surgery (even “perfect” surgery) does some damage to these endothelial cells. Most corneas have plenty of “extra” endothelial cells, so a small degree of endothelial cell loss from cataract surgery doesn’t usually cause any problem.
Can Rheumatoid Arthritis Affect The Eyes?
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease that primarily affects the joints. However, rheumatoid arthritis occasionally affects other parts of the body — including the eyes.
Subconjunctival Hemorrhage (broken blood vessel in eye)
A subconjunctival hemorrhage often occurs without any obvious harm to your eye. Even a strong sneeze or cough can cause a blood vessel to break in the eye. You don’t need to treat it. A subconjunctival hemorrhage may look alarming, but it’s usually a harmless condition that disappears within two weeks or so. Symptoms The […]
Eye floaters: Causes and Effects
Eye floaters are spots in your vision. They may look to you like black or gray specks, strings, or cobwebs. They may drift about when you move your eyes. Floaters appear to dart away when you try to look at them directly.
What You should Know about Keratoconus
Keratoconus (ker-uh-toe-KOH-nus) occurs when your cornea — the clear, dome-shaped front surface of your eye — thins and gradually bulges outward into a cone shape.
Pediatricians Can Play A Key Role In Managing Children With Type 1 Diabetes
Pediatricians play a key role in the overall health of their patients, including type 1 diabetes education
Cataracts: Everything You Need to Know
A cataract is a clouding of the normally clear lens of the eye. For people who have cataracts, seeing through cloudy lenses is a bit like looking through a frosty or fogged-up window. Clouded vision caused by cataracts can make it more difficult to read, drive a car (especially at night) or see the expression […]
Eye Health Information for Adults Over 65
As we move into our senior years, regular eye exams with an ophthalmologist become even more important for preserving sight.
3 Facts About Vision Problems And Diseases
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than two billion people worldwide are visually impaired. Therefore, coinciding with World vision Day, IMO Grupo Miranza wishes to emphasise the prevention of these diseases and refractive errors, which can affect the vision and quality of life of those who suffer from them.