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The Eye News

The perfect patient guide to current eye news and eye care. Gain information about eye symptoms, problems, nutrition, surgery, and much more.

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The Eye News 02.03.2023

The Eye News ·

2023/03/03

7. Treatment for Diabetic Retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy is known to affect your eyes with different eye conditions. In the early stages of diabetic retinopathy, treatment may not be needed because eyesight is normal. With the help of treatment, it can help prevent and delay eye damage from diabetes. Laser treatment, vitrectomy surgery, and medication are the most common method in treating diabetic retinopathy.⁣ 6. This Optical Illusion Will Show You If You Have Curvature Blindness. Everyone

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The Eye News 01.02.2023

The Eye News ·

2023/02/01

7. PRK: Refractive Eye Surgery. Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) was the first laser refractive eye surgery that is used to remove (ablate) tissue directly from the eye’s surface to change the curvature of the eye cornea successfully. The surgery is a proven procedure designed to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.⁣ 6. What Are the Qualifications for LASIK Eye Surgery? Since the technology was limited before, LASIK surgery has strict qualifications because they want to limit

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The Eye News 13.01.2023

The Eye News ·

2023/01/13

7. Behçet’s Disease: Blood Vessel Inflammation. Many people are not familiar with this type of disorder known as Behçet’s disease. Behçet’s disease is a rare disorder that results in damage to blood vessels which causes problems in part of the body including the eyes. The condition is usually long-term or chronic but there are times where remission happens. Remission is the period when the symptoms go away.⁣ 6. Pros and Cons of Using Disposable Contact Lenses. Hearing the word “disposable” makes you

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The Eye News 07.12.2022

The Eye News ·

2022/12/08

7. What Are the Things You Should Not Do Before Getting Lasik? Before getting a LASIK procedure, you are given by your eye surgeon advice that you need to follow for you to have a safe procedure. During pre-op calls, you may be hearing things that you should not do rather than something to do. Even if LASIK surgery only concerns your eye, there are still precautions that you should take before and after surgery.⁣ 6. Is It Normal to Have a Hazy Vision After LASIK? Many people misunderstood something

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The Eye News 09.11.2022

The Eye News ·

2022/11/10

7. High Cholesterol and Its Effect on Vision. Do you know how much cholesterol you have? Many of us probably don’t. Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like material produced by the human body. Some foods also have high cholesterol content. Although your body requires a certain amount of cholesterol, too much can lead to a number of diseases and medical conditions including vision problems.⁣ 6. Can Sunglasses Prevent Wrinkles and Other Signs of Aging? The sun gives you life and gives you energy, but it also

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The Eye News 03.10.2022

The Eye News ·

2022/10/04

7. Eye Melanoma or Ocular Melanoma. Ocular melanoma can be difficult to detect because it develops primarily in the unseen part of the eye and usually does not cause early signs and symptoms. Fortunately, treatment for minor eye melanomas commonly does not interfere with vision. However, treatment for severe eye melanomas can cause some loss of vision.⁣ 6. What Are the Qualifications for LASIK Eye Surgery? Since the technology was limited before, LASIK surgery has strict qualifications because they

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The Eye News 06.09.2022

The Eye News ·

2022/09/06

7. This Optical Illusion Will Show You If You Have Curvature Blindness. Everyone enjoys a good optical illusion, and this newly found perception trick has us rethinking our perceptions of the world. Examine the lines in the illustration above. What kinds of lines do you think you are seeing? Are they hard, angular zigzags or gentle, curving waves? Do you notice only one type or both? The ‘curvature blindness illusion,’ which was discovered by experimental psychologist Kohske Takahashi of Japan’s

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The Eye News 04.08.2022

The Eye News ·

2022/08/04

7. Can Red Light Really Protect Aging Eyes? Red light therapy is a technique that is considered to be therapeutic with the use of red low-level wavelengths of light. It is commonly used to treat acne, wounds, skin issues including scars, and help in reducing arthritis.⁣ 6. Eyelid Dermatitis. If your eyelids always feel itchy, irritated, or swollen, it may be because of eyelid dermatitis. Atopic (allergic) contact dermatitis and irritant contact dermatitis are the two types of a very common condition

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The Eye News 01.07.2022

The Eye News ·

2022/07/01

7. Computer Glasses: Computer Eye Strain Relief. It is common to experience eye strain after long hours of work in front of a computer. Eye strain is only one of many symptoms of Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) which includes red eyes, blurred vision, and tired eyes. This is caused by the increased visual demands of computer work compared to normal activities away from the screen.⁣ 6. Role of CRISPR in Eye Care: DNA Editing. With the advanced technology that we have, a new kind of genetic engineering

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The Eye News 01.06.2022

The Eye News ·

2022/06/02

7. 7 Strangest Eye Conditions. People are not aware of the strangest eye conditions that exist. When they hear things such as hairy eyes, red eyes, and cat eyes, and bloody tears, they think that is all in the movies. The truth is these are real eye conditions even though it looks like carnival acts. Is it possible to have a hairy eyeball? Yes, it is possible as the case of a 19-year-old Iranian man has told. He developed limbal dermoid, a rare cyst, on his right eyeball where hair grows. The tumor

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The Eye News 05.05.2022

The Eye News ·

2022/05/05

7. Phakic Intraocular Lenses for Nearsightedness. Implanting an intraocular lens is another option for people who are unable to undergo LASIK or other laser vision correction surgery to treat their nearsightedness. The Phakic intraocular lens (IOL) was found to be healthy and efficient after five years in a recent review.⁣ 6. Video Games as a Potential Lazy Eye Cure in Children. Amblyopia or lazy eye is a disorder that typically begins in infancy and early childhood affecting the visual acuity of

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The Eye News 01.04.2022

The Eye News ·

2022/04/01

7. Swollen Eyelids? Causes and Treatments. A swollen eyelid happens when excess fluid (edema) builds up in the tissues around the eyes. This causes inflammation and makes the eyes look swollen. Swollen eyes affect both upper and lower eyelids with or without associated pain.⁣ 6. A Guide to Ocular Migraine Vs Visual Migraine: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention. Some people may have episodes of temporary blindness, appearances of shattered glass, or the sensation of looking through a cracked

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The Eye News 04.03.2022

The Eye News ·

2022/03/04

7. LASEK: Refractive Eye Surgery. Laser-assisted subepithelial keratectomy or LASEK started in the year 1996. It is like bringing some aspects of LASIK and PRK surgery together to correct astigmatism, farsightedness, and nearsightedness. It attempts to decrease the chances of associated complications to LASIK while at the same time, produce less discomfort than that of PRK. Italian ophthalmologist Dr. Massimo Camellin is highly regarded for introducing the term LASEK, developing the original

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The Eye News 02.02.2022

The Eye News ·

2022/02/03

7. LASIK: Refractive Eye Surgery. LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a laser outpatient procedure that is usually performed to treat nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. The Greek words for “cornea” and “to carve” constructs the term “keratomileusis”. The surgery allows for the proper focus of light rays onto the retina, at the back of the eye, by reshaping the cornea. The cornea is the clear round dome situated at the front of the eye that is meticulously reshaped with

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The Eye News 11.01.2022

The Eye News ·

2022/01/11

7. How Do You See Colors During a Color Blind Test? Ishihara Color Vision Test is a common test and widely used to screen color blindness. It is named after Shinobu Ishihara, a Japanese ophthalmologist who designed the procedure in 1917. The test is a booklet that has circular patterns on each page. Each pattern has dots that come in different colors, brightness, and sizes. During the test, an individual who has normal color vision will see the number that is formed in the dots. On the other hand, a

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The Eye News 02.12.2021

The Eye News ·

2021/12/02

7. Scallops Use 200 Eyes to See. Here is What It Can Teach Us. The eyes of a scallop function similarly to a telescope. It is found out to be more complex than what previous scientists believed. Scallops are widely known as a juicy seafood delicacy. It is less known to people that they have 200 eyes spread among the mantle of its shell’s edge. A new study claims that the eyes of the scallops have pupils which are responsive to light through contraction and dilation. “It’s just surprising how much

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The Eye News 01.11.2021

The Eye News ·

2021/11/01

7. Polycoria – Two Pupils in One Eye. This involves two or more separate pupils sharing one eye. This involves two or more separate pupils sharing one eye. In polycoria, the additional pupils are usually smaller than normal and are separated individually in a different segment of the iris. This can cause less light to enter the iris, which can cause dim vision and other problems with focusing.⁣ 6. The Perfect Lens for Astigmatism. A lot of people think that they can’t wear contact lenses because of

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The Eye News 01.10.2021

The Eye News ·

2021/10/01

7. Is It Possible to Implant a Telescope in Your Eyes? The most advanced form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which is the leading cause of blindness in the United States, is end-stage AMD. It causes irreversible loss of central vision, making it difficult to perceive or recognize people and objects. Unlike less severe forms of AMD, end-stage AMD irreversibly damages the macula, the small part of the retina responsible for central vision, and does not respond to therapy with glasses,

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The Eye News 01.09.2021

The Eye News ·

2021/09/01

7. What Causes Yellow Eyes? Conjunctival or scleral icterus is a type of eye discoloration which turns the sclera to yellow. Yellow eyes are commonly a symptom of jaundice, a condition caused by elevated levels of bilirubin. Jaundice usually occurs in newborns but can also occur at any age but is far less common. 6. Herpes Keratitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment. The herpes simplex virus (HSV) causes herpes keratitis, a viral infection of the eye. The virus is divided into two types. Type 1: is

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The Eye News 03.08.2021

The Eye News ·

2021/08/03

7. Central Retinal Vein Occlusion (CRVO). Blood is carried throughout your body, including your eyes, through arteries and veins: one main artery and one main vein running through the retina of the eye. Central retinal vein occlusion occurs when the main retinal vein becomes occluded (CRVO). 6. Giant Cell Arteritis: Symptoms, Risks, Diagnosis, and Treatment. Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is a condition in which the arteries (blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart) become inflamed (swell)

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