Iritis is an inflammatory condition of the colored portion (the iris which surrounds the pupil) of the eye. It causes varying degrees of redness of the eye, often with significant pain, sensitivity to light, tearing, and blurred vision. Often no reason is found. An infection of the eye or inflammation from trauma may cause iritis. Iritis may also be a complication of many diseases such as juvenil
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Posted by Bharat (#1) 4557 days ago (Editorial)Newer Technique for Corneal Transplant Brings Rejection Below 1%
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4544 days ago (Editorial)
Corneal transplants using only the endothelial layer sharply reduce the risk of transplant rejection, according to a new comparative case series. The findings mean it might be possible to use eye drops with lower doses of steroids after the surgery, which could lead to fewer potentially vision-damaging side effects such as increases in intraocular pressure.
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What is Blepharospasm?
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4536 days ago (Editorial)
Blepharospasm is an abnormal, involuntary blinking or spasm of the eyelids. Blepharospasm is associated with an abnormal function of the basal ganglion from an unknown cause. The basal ganglion is the part of the brain responsible for controlling the muscles. In rare cases, heredity may play a role in the development of blepharospasm.
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How to Lower Intraocular Pressure
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4529 days ago (Editorial)
Intraocular pressure, or high pressure within the eye, occurs when the eyeball fluid is not draining properly. High intraocular pressure indicates a type of glaucoma. A typical treatment plan for reducing intraocular pressure in glaucoma patients involves medicated eye drops. Some patients may also need oral medications. If these drugs cannot lower the pressure enough, you may also need surgery.
Ophthalmologists Have More Musculoskeletal Problems Than Family Medicine Physicians
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4520 days ago (Editorial)
Eye care physicians are at particular risk for several forms of musculoskeletal disorders compared with family medicine physicians, according to new research. the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, and colleagues found that hand/wrist, neck, and lower back pain were more common among eye physicians, who reported that several job
New Operation For Complex Strabismus Or Cross Eyes Offers Faster Recovery, More Precise Results
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4509 days ago (Editorial)
People with strabismus (misalignment and limited movement of one or more eyes) are often teased about their crossed-eye appearance; those with more complex, disfiguring strabismus can become socially isolated and develop neck and back problems from having to turn their head to see properly. While surgery can correct eye position, it may require operation on several muscles, causing lengthy recove
Retinopathy of Prematurity
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4499 days ago (Editorial)
Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a disease that primarily occurs in premature babies. It causes abnormal blood vessels to grow in the retina, the layer of nerve tissue in the eye that enables us to see. This growth can cause the retina to detach from the back of the eye, leading to blindness.Some cases of ROP are mild and correct themselves, but others require surgery to prevent vision loss or
New Easy-to-Use Device Enhances Ocular Drug Delivery
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4487 days ago (Editorial)
Iontophoresis, a technique long known but never successfully used for ocular drug delivery, has been shown to be a safe and effective method for the delivery of dexamethasone to the eye using the power of an electric field, according to data presented here at the World Ophthalmology Congress 2012.In this study, a small electrical charge was used to introduce high concentrations of charged dexamet