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Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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Anterior most transparent layer of the eye is called cornea. It is an extremely useful layer for refraction and protection of the eye.
Any trauma, foreign body or chemical etc can invade the integrity of this layer and can be invaded by bacteria, fungus or virus, resulting in the corneal ulcer. Sometimes, due to hypoxia induced by contact lenses too can result in a corneal ulcer.
Depending on the clinical presentation, a doctor diagnoses the cause of the ulcer and start the the...more
Any trauma, foreign body or chemical etc can invade the integrity of this layer and can be invaded by bacteria, fungus or virus, resulting in the corneal ulcer. Sometimes, due to hypoxia induced by contact lenses too can result in a corneal ulcer.
Depending on the clinical presentation, a doctor diagnoses the cause of the ulcer and start the the...more
Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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The cornea is the transparent layer of the eye that acts as a protective shield. The cornea, in combination with the sclera, protects the eyes from various harmful microorganisms and particulate matter, including the harmful UV radiations (to some extent). The cornea is made up of three important layers, the Endothelium, Stroma, and the Epithelium.
Endothelium: The inner layer of the cornea, the endothelium helps to maintain a clear vision by removing the excess fluid absorbed by the st...more
Endothelium: The inner layer of the cornea, the endothelium helps to maintain a clear vision by removing the excess fluid absorbed by the st...more
Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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Antrior most transparent layer of the eye is called cornea. It is an extremely useful layer for refraction and protection of eye.
Any trauma, foreign body or chemical etc can invade the integrity of this layer and can be invaded by bacteria, fungus or virus, resulting in the corneal ulcer. Sometimes, due to hypoxia induced by contact lenses too can result in a corneal ulcer.
Depending on clinical presentation, a doctor diagnoses the cause of the ulcer and start the therapy. Sin...more
Any trauma, foreign body or chemical etc can invade the integrity of this layer and can be invaded by bacteria, fungus or virus, resulting in the corneal ulcer. Sometimes, due to hypoxia induced by contact lenses too can result in a corneal ulcer.
Depending on clinical presentation, a doctor diagnoses the cause of the ulcer and start the therapy. Sin...more
Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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Antrior most transparent layer of the eye is called cornea. It is an extremely useful layer for refraction and protection of eye.
Any trauma, foreign body or chemical etc can invade the integrity of this layer and can be invaded by bacteria, fungus or virus, resulting in the corneal ulcer. Sometimes, due to hypoxia induced by contact lenses too can result in a corneal ulcer.
Depending on clinical presentation, a doctor diagnoses the cause of the ulcer and start the therapy. Sin...more
Any trauma, foreign body or chemical etc can invade the integrity of this layer and can be invaded by bacteria, fungus or virus, resulting in the corneal ulcer. Sometimes, due to hypoxia induced by contact lenses too can result in a corneal ulcer.
Depending on clinical presentation, a doctor diagnoses the cause of the ulcer and start the therapy. Sin...more
Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip
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Ophthalmologist•Navi Mumbai
Bloodshot eyes indicate the reddening of the eye vessels. They can cause irritation and make the eye swollen. The condition may arise due to allergies, eye infections, allergies, fatigue and other illness of the eye. It does not signify a disease but indicates an eye condition which might have caused the eye to redden. Bloodshot eyes can be encountered in one or both the eyes.
Causes of Bloodshot Eyes:
One of the frequent causes of bloodshot eyes is irritants such as dry air, p...more
Causes of Bloodshot Eyes:
One of the frequent causes of bloodshot eyes is irritants such as dry air, p...more
Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip
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Anterior most transparent layer of the eye is called cornea. It is an extremely useful layer for refraction and protection of eye.
Any trauma, foreign body or chemical etc can invade the integrity of this layer and can be invaded by bacteria, fungus or virus, resulting in the corneal ulcer. Sometimes, due to hypoxia induced by contact lenses too can result in a corneal ulcer.
Depending on clinical presentation, a doctor diagnoses the cause of the ulcer and starts the therapy. ...more
Any trauma, foreign body or chemical etc can invade the integrity of this layer and can be invaded by bacteria, fungus or virus, resulting in the corneal ulcer. Sometimes, due to hypoxia induced by contact lenses too can result in a corneal ulcer.
Depending on clinical presentation, a doctor diagnoses the cause of the ulcer and starts the therapy. ...more
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Hello Mr. lybrate-user the condition you are having is known as blepherospasm in our medical language, and can be due to many reasons, dryness being one of them. But dryness is a chronic problem and needs step wise treatment according to the severity. You need to get certain blood tests done if itâs not resolving with medications. If there is an issue with the blood itself, then it can be treated accordingly. In severe cases, topical and systemic immunomodulators are started if need be. For th...more
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Triphala eye drops are mainly to soothe the eye.
You have pseudoexfoliation glaucoma and using latanoprost.
It's better that you keep a gap of atleast 20-30 mins between these two drops if there is an overlap because triphala eye drops can reduce the efficiency of latanoprost in reducing your eye pressure.
You have pseudoexfoliation glaucoma and using latanoprost.
It's better that you keep a gap of atleast 20-30 mins between these two drops if there is an overlap because triphala eye drops can reduce the efficiency of latanoprost in reducing your eye pressure.
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Hello lybrate-user, your blurred vision especially near vision is blurred due to homide eye drops as it neutralises your accommodation & affects reading usually it’s effect last for 4-5 days after that it will become normal .if there is no pain right now then you can stop using homide eye drops .about your uveitis you said it came after herpes infection so definitely there is need of topical corticosteroids e/d but along with that you need topical or systemic antiviral medication even depending ...more
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Chlamydial conjunctivitis develops due to the bacteria called chlamydia trachomatis with serotypes d–k. A person can contract the bacteria via sexual contact. People typically develop chlamydial conjunctivitis through hand-to-eye contact following contact with the genital secretions of someone with chlamydia.
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General Physician•Vadodara
Xanthelasma is a type of cholesterol deposit that can appear as yellowish patches or bumps around the eyes. It's important to note that xanthelasma can be an indicator of high cholesterol levels in the blood, so it's important to have your cholesterol levels checked by a healthcare professional.
While there are no proven home remedies for xanthelasma, some people have reported success with natural remedies such as garlic, apple cider vinegar, and castor oil. However, it's important to rememb...more
While there are no proven home remedies for xanthelasma, some people have reported success with natural remedies such as garlic, apple cider vinegar, and castor oil. However, it's important to rememb...more
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Last Updated: 1 year ago• Featured Tip
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What are eyelid problems?
Eyelid problems are a group of disorders that affect any part of the eyelid, such as the lid itself, the tear ducts, the lashes or the eyebrows. These problems can range from minor irritations to serious medical conditions.
Blepharitis: it is one of the most common eyelid problems. It occurs when bacteria on the eyelid causes inflammation and irritation. ;
Other common eyelid problems include ptosis (droopy lids), entropion (inversi...more
Last Updated: 1 year ago• Featured Tip
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What is conjunctivitis?
An inflammation of the conjunctiva, sometimes known as pink eye, is medically referred to as conjunctivitis. The conjunctiva is a thin, transparent covering that covers the white area of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelids. Pink eye is a frequent name for this condition. It is a condition that can be brought on by either an infection caused by viruses or by bacteria.
What are the signs and symptoms of conjunctivitis?
The follo...more
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I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you.
This pressure will often be due to simple headaches or sinus conditions, which are easy to deal with and unlikely to cause complications. Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a treatment plan for you.
This pressure will often be due to simple headaches or sinus conditions, which are easy to deal with and unlikely to cause complications. Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a treatment plan for you.
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