We all want to have perfect eye sight for the rest of our lives but for most people this is simply not going to happen. So many people will go through their entire lives not really having full vision and having to wear glasses and contact lenses every day to enhance their vision. Many others will have even worse vision or may not be able to see at all. There are lots of eyesight problems and the solutions to them will range depending on their severity.
Healthy diet to regain vision clarity
We all know that prevention is better than cure and therefore the best way to avoid any sort of eyesight problem later on in life will be to actually make sure that you use certain preventative measures. One of the best of these will be to have a good healthy diet. By maintaining a good diet you will see health benefits across the board and not only in your eyesight. Eating things that are high in vitamin A are excellent.
In addition to this eating things like spinach and carrots that have a high level of antioxidants have also been seen to be beneficial in helping people improve and maintain their eyesight.
Eye exercises to strengthen the eye muscles
Many people are faced with various eyesight problems and the solutions are actually simple if they know how to do in correct ways. Eye experts often suggest their patients to do a lot of exercises. These can be done both through regular exercise of the body and also specific eye exercises that you can use. If you do cardio exercise on a regular basis you will keep the blood flowing round the body more readily and this is excellent for all functions.
There are lots of ways in which you can exercise your eyes. One simple trick is simply to hold out your thumb in front of you and then follow it in a figure of eight movement. Done several times a day for several minutes, this will help to improve your vision.
These are only a few simple ways to naturally improve your vision. Without having expensive eye surgery, you can find many other ways to help improve your eyesight without depending your glasses and contacts.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Astigmatism.
An astigmatism is a vision disorder in which a persons vision becomes blurred. This occurs when the surface of the cornea becomes damaged. This can happen from straining eyes too often is simply from old age. This condition is quite common and can be harmless in slight cases; however, it can be quite debilitating for some. While laser surgery is an option, many are choosing to try natural astigmatism correction methods first.
Rest your eyes
To keep astigmatism from getting worse over time, you should take care to rest your eyes often. When you find that your eyes are feeling tired and strained, take a few minutes to do something different and try to rest your eyes. Especially those who work on computers all day have this to deal with.
Eye exercises Practice exercising your eyes to improve the muscle tone and reduce the astigmatism. These exercises only take a little of your time and will save you hundreds of dollars in medical bills. Many are skeptical, but if you will commit to these exercises, you will see some drastic changes in your eyesight.
One method of natural astigmatism correction involves swinging a pendulum or other object over your head. Practice holding your head still while following the object with your eyes. Also, doing things that involve hand to eye coordination will strengthen the eye muscles and sharpen your vision as well.
Changing focus
You can also practice alternating near and far away reading. This eye tracking and fixation practice helps to improve the eyes flexibility and will over time bring relief to those suffering from eye strain and other eye issues.
Special contact lenses There is also a new method of treatment involving special contact lenses that are designed to gradually reshape the cornea. This is a treatment that has been proven quite effective and is painless, though it has not been widely used. This process is called Orthokeratology.
Learn and practice other natural astigmatism correction methods so that you can use your eyes in a way that allows for balanced and effortless seeing even without the help of eye glasses or contacts.
Rest your eyes
To keep astigmatism from getting worse over time, you should take care to rest your eyes often. When you find that your eyes are feeling tired and strained, take a few minutes to do something different and try to rest your eyes. Especially those who work on computers all day have this to deal with.
Eye exercises Practice exercising your eyes to improve the muscle tone and reduce the astigmatism. These exercises only take a little of your time and will save you hundreds of dollars in medical bills. Many are skeptical, but if you will commit to these exercises, you will see some drastic changes in your eyesight.
One method of natural astigmatism correction involves swinging a pendulum or other object over your head. Practice holding your head still while following the object with your eyes. Also, doing things that involve hand to eye coordination will strengthen the eye muscles and sharpen your vision as well.
Changing focus
You can also practice alternating near and far away reading. This eye tracking and fixation practice helps to improve the eyes flexibility and will over time bring relief to those suffering from eye strain and other eye issues.
Special contact lenses There is also a new method of treatment involving special contact lenses that are designed to gradually reshape the cornea. This is a treatment that has been proven quite effective and is painless, though it has not been widely used. This process is called Orthokeratology.
Learn and practice other natural astigmatism correction methods so that you can use your eyes in a way that allows for balanced and effortless seeing even without the help of eye glasses or contacts.
Canaloplasty.
Our eyesight is precious to us. Every day we rely on seeing the very things we take for granted.
Our language is littered with expressions like; "Look over there", "Did you see that", "In our field of vision" and similar expressions related to seeing.
The rise in eye pressure or intraocular eye pressure (IOP), puts pressure on the optic nerve at the back of the eye. This pressure on the optic nerve increases the likelihood of permanent damage to this vital nerve. When this occurs our peripheral vision is reduced - permanently. We see less and less around the edge of our area of vision, ultimately leading to a condition called tunnel vision and in severe cases blindness. It is because of this gradual decline in our vision that glaucoma is often referred to as the silent thief.
Traditionally, glaucoma has been treated with medications usually, in the form of eye drops. Do you forget doses? Do you find applying eye drops fiddly? Frustrated, with the on-going cost of these medications? With the advances in micro surgery, there are now viable surgical alternatives, which may reduce the need for eye drops and in many cases eliminate the need for eye drops altogether.
The usual method of surgery to lower eye pressure is trabeculectomy. This creates a hole in the sclera to let the aqueous fluid drain into the outer cyst or bleb. Trabeculectomy is still the surgical standard, but there are risks of complications such as infection, leakage, and irritation.
Another surgical option is Canaloplasty. This utilises a very small tube placed in the Canal of Schlemm (a small channel around the iris for draining eye-fluid or aqueous humor) to enlarge the drainage canal, allowing the fluid to drain more freely, thereby relieving pressure inside the eye. This has been a successful method of reducing the eye pressure causing glaucoma.
Canaloplasty is a valuable minimally invasive surgical option in patients with open angle glaucoma, particularly in patients at high risk from infection or bleeding.
Canaloplasty is a safe and new procedure taking advantage of the normal drainage system of the eye to safely treat increased pressure in people with glaucoma. A tiny incision is made to gain access to the eye. A microcatheter is inserted into the canal to enlarge the main drainage channel by injecting a sterile gel-like material called viscoelastic.
After the drainage channel is made larger, the microcatheter is removed and a suture is placed within the canal and tightened to make sure that it stays open. By opening the canal, it will drain correctly, and the pressure inside the eye will be relieved.
Some points to remember about Canaloplasty
* Can safely lower eye pressure (IOP) by up to 40%* Reduces or eliminates the need for eye-drops
Only your doctor can decide if canaloplasty is right for you - talk to your doctor.
* Less risk of complications after surgery
* Glaucoma now under control.Imagine waking up in the morning and not having to puts drops into your eyes or like me having to remember to apply eye drops three times a day. Memory is such a fickle thing with age!
Our language is littered with expressions like; "Look over there", "Did you see that", "In our field of vision" and similar expressions related to seeing.
The rise in eye pressure or intraocular eye pressure (IOP), puts pressure on the optic nerve at the back of the eye. This pressure on the optic nerve increases the likelihood of permanent damage to this vital nerve. When this occurs our peripheral vision is reduced - permanently. We see less and less around the edge of our area of vision, ultimately leading to a condition called tunnel vision and in severe cases blindness. It is because of this gradual decline in our vision that glaucoma is often referred to as the silent thief.
Traditionally, glaucoma has been treated with medications usually, in the form of eye drops. Do you forget doses? Do you find applying eye drops fiddly? Frustrated, with the on-going cost of these medications? With the advances in micro surgery, there are now viable surgical alternatives, which may reduce the need for eye drops and in many cases eliminate the need for eye drops altogether.
The usual method of surgery to lower eye pressure is trabeculectomy. This creates a hole in the sclera to let the aqueous fluid drain into the outer cyst or bleb. Trabeculectomy is still the surgical standard, but there are risks of complications such as infection, leakage, and irritation.
Another surgical option is Canaloplasty. This utilises a very small tube placed in the Canal of Schlemm (a small channel around the iris for draining eye-fluid or aqueous humor) to enlarge the drainage canal, allowing the fluid to drain more freely, thereby relieving pressure inside the eye. This has been a successful method of reducing the eye pressure causing glaucoma.
Canaloplasty is a valuable minimally invasive surgical option in patients with open angle glaucoma, particularly in patients at high risk from infection or bleeding.
Canaloplasty is a safe and new procedure taking advantage of the normal drainage system of the eye to safely treat increased pressure in people with glaucoma. A tiny incision is made to gain access to the eye. A microcatheter is inserted into the canal to enlarge the main drainage channel by injecting a sterile gel-like material called viscoelastic.
After the drainage channel is made larger, the microcatheter is removed and a suture is placed within the canal and tightened to make sure that it stays open. By opening the canal, it will drain correctly, and the pressure inside the eye will be relieved.
Some points to remember about Canaloplasty
* Can safely lower eye pressure (IOP) by up to 40%* Reduces or eliminates the need for eye-drops
Only your doctor can decide if canaloplasty is right for you - talk to your doctor.
* Less risk of complications after surgery
* Glaucoma now under control.Imagine waking up in the morning and not having to puts drops into your eyes or like me having to remember to apply eye drops three times a day. Memory is such a fickle thing with age!
Eye Laser Treatment - Repair Damaged Vision
Eye laser treatment goes by several different names. It is known as LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomiluesis), LTK (laser-thermokeratoplasty), keratectomy or PRK (photorefractive keratotomy). Using these procedures, a physician can correct a number of vision defects.
Astigmatism is a defect that causes vision to be significantly blurred because of decreased visual acuity. This is very difficult to correct using the traditional lenses found in glasses or contacts, but it can be corrected by eye laser treatment. A procedure such as LASIK can help smooth the cornea, creating a spherical shape, which improves vision.
With myopia, or nearsightedness, the cornea is too steep. This condition can cause eyestrain and headaches because the person is often squinting to see objects in the distance. Eye laser treatment can help correct this refractive error by flattening the cornea. On the other hand, hyperopia, or farsightedness, means that a person can clearly see objects at a distance, but will oftentimes have trouble deciphering letters in a book they are reading. Surgical procedures using lasers can alter the shape of the cornea, thereby increasing the person's ability to see objects that are close up such as books and magazines.
Glaucoma is a loss of vision from optic nerve damage. Intraocular pressure is thought to play a part in this damage. Eye laser treatment can help by creating scars in the eye's drainage system, which can reduce pressure.
Diabetic retinopathy can lead to PDR (proliferative diabetic retinopathy) which can cause loss of vision, neovascular glaucoma and retinal detachment. PDR occurs in patients with diabetes. This can be treated with a form of surgery called PRP (pan retinal photocoagulation).
These procedures are done while the patient is awake. The patient is given some medication to help calm and relax them. Drops are placed to help numb the area. The patient then lies back in a chair and a lid speculum is placed to hold the eyelid open. During the procedure, the patient may experience slight pressure and discomfort, but it should not be painful. The exact procedure the physician uses will depend on the type and degree of vision defect being treated. When this is finished, there will be a shield placed over the eyelid to prevent injury.
After eye laser treatment, there may be some itching, burning or irritation. The eyes may water up, but it is very important not you rub them. There may also be some light sensitivity and the eyes may appear bloodshot. A patient may not wear eye makeup for at least two weeks. No contact sports should be performed for at least four weeks, and during this time, an eye-shield should also be worn at night. It will be 8 weeks before the patient is allowed to swim or use a hot tub. If any severe pain is felt, the patient's physician should be immediately
Astigmatism is a defect that causes vision to be significantly blurred because of decreased visual acuity. This is very difficult to correct using the traditional lenses found in glasses or contacts, but it can be corrected by eye laser treatment. A procedure such as LASIK can help smooth the cornea, creating a spherical shape, which improves vision.
With myopia, or nearsightedness, the cornea is too steep. This condition can cause eyestrain and headaches because the person is often squinting to see objects in the distance. Eye laser treatment can help correct this refractive error by flattening the cornea. On the other hand, hyperopia, or farsightedness, means that a person can clearly see objects at a distance, but will oftentimes have trouble deciphering letters in a book they are reading. Surgical procedures using lasers can alter the shape of the cornea, thereby increasing the person's ability to see objects that are close up such as books and magazines.
Glaucoma is a loss of vision from optic nerve damage. Intraocular pressure is thought to play a part in this damage. Eye laser treatment can help by creating scars in the eye's drainage system, which can reduce pressure.
Diabetic retinopathy can lead to PDR (proliferative diabetic retinopathy) which can cause loss of vision, neovascular glaucoma and retinal detachment. PDR occurs in patients with diabetes. This can be treated with a form of surgery called PRP (pan retinal photocoagulation).
These procedures are done while the patient is awake. The patient is given some medication to help calm and relax them. Drops are placed to help numb the area. The patient then lies back in a chair and a lid speculum is placed to hold the eyelid open. During the procedure, the patient may experience slight pressure and discomfort, but it should not be painful. The exact procedure the physician uses will depend on the type and degree of vision defect being treated. When this is finished, there will be a shield placed over the eyelid to prevent injury.
After eye laser treatment, there may be some itching, burning or irritation. The eyes may water up, but it is very important not you rub them. There may also be some light sensitivity and the eyes may appear bloodshot. A patient may not wear eye makeup for at least two weeks. No contact sports should be performed for at least four weeks, and during this time, an eye-shield should also be worn at night. It will be 8 weeks before the patient is allowed to swim or use a hot tub. If any severe pain is felt, the patient's physician should be immediately
Lasik Vision Surgery.
Refractive surgeries are cosmetic, elective procedures performed to reshape corneal tissue and correct refractive errors so that eyeglasses or contact lenses are no longer needed. Current procedures include radial keratotomy, photorefractive keratectomy (PFK), and Lasik vision surgery.
Among the different refractive surgeries, Lasik vision surgery is considered as one of the most convenient and has shorter recovery time compared to photorefractive keratectomy or PRK. Statistics show that nearly 99% of patients who used to wear eyeglasses can do without them after undergoing Lasik vision surgery and the visual acuity rates more than 99% as well.
Lasik vision surgery combines delicate surgical procedures and laser treatment. A flap is surgically created and lifted to one side. A laser is then applied to the cornea to reshape it. This type of refractive surgery alters the major optical function of the eye and thereby carries certain surgical risks. The patient must fully understand benefits, potential risks and complications, common side effects, and limitations of the procedure.
Lasik vision surgery does not alter the normal aging process of the eye. If the reason for the procedure is occupational vision requirements, the results must satisfy both the patient and the employer. Precise visual outcome cannot be guaranteed with certainty. Typically, patients must be at least 18 years of age.
The corneal structure must be normal and refractive error stable. Patients are required to discontinue using contact lenses for a period before the procedure, preferably 2 to 3 weeks for soft lenses and 4 weeks for hard lenses. Patients with conditions that are likely to adversely affect corneal wound healing, such as corticosteroid use, immunosuppression, are not good candidates for the procedure. Any superficial eye disease must be diagnosed and fully treated before a refractive procedure.
Among the different refractive surgeries, Lasik vision surgery is considered as one of the most convenient and has shorter recovery time compared to photorefractive keratectomy or PRK. Statistics show that nearly 99% of patients who used to wear eyeglasses can do without them after undergoing Lasik vision surgery and the visual acuity rates more than 99% as well.
Lasik vision surgery combines delicate surgical procedures and laser treatment. A flap is surgically created and lifted to one side. A laser is then applied to the cornea to reshape it. This type of refractive surgery alters the major optical function of the eye and thereby carries certain surgical risks. The patient must fully understand benefits, potential risks and complications, common side effects, and limitations of the procedure.
Lasik vision surgery does not alter the normal aging process of the eye. If the reason for the procedure is occupational vision requirements, the results must satisfy both the patient and the employer. Precise visual outcome cannot be guaranteed with certainty. Typically, patients must be at least 18 years of age.
The corneal structure must be normal and refractive error stable. Patients are required to discontinue using contact lenses for a period before the procedure, preferably 2 to 3 weeks for soft lenses and 4 weeks for hard lenses. Patients with conditions that are likely to adversely affect corneal wound healing, such as corticosteroid use, immunosuppression, are not good candidates for the procedure. Any superficial eye disease must be diagnosed and fully treated before a refractive procedure.
Cataract Surgery Risks and Complications You Should Know
Cataract surgery risks and complications are rare and its successful results are extremely high. Nevertheless, as any other medical operations, there are always risks and complications you should be aware of. The risk of blindness is extremely low and may happen if there is infection or bleeding in the eye.
The following are common risks of cataract surgery that usually occur after the surgery itself.
Retinal detachment is a condition when fluid leak through a tear in the retina. This causes the retina detached from the back of the eye. Patients who have retinal detachment after surgery, will see flashes of light or dark spots. It is necessary to have an immediate examination if this condition occur, though these symptoms generally happen after cataract surgery.
Posterior Capsule Opacity (PCO), is a condition where your vision is cloudy or blurry after cataract surgery. A PCO is a hazy membrane (capsule) behind the artificial intraocular lens (IOL) that was implanted during your cataract surgery to replace your natural lens. A YAG laser is generally used to treat posterior capsule opacity and it is done in simple steps: dilating eye drops, hazy posterior capsule removal and anti-inflammatory eye drops. The entire procedure will take only a few minutes without causing discomfort and pain.
Another cataract risk surgery is mal-positioned or dislocated intraocular lenses that causes double vision and if the intraocular lens becomes very badly dislocated, your visual sharpness will decrease substantially. If you have this condition it is advisable to have an immediate action from your doctor and it is possible that you might follow a second procedure.
Cystoid macula edema or decreased vision, is a condition caused to swelling in the layer of nerve cells that covers the retina. The macula is the part of the retina that responds to light in the central part of the visual field. Even in cataract surgery that has no risk and complication, blood vessels in the retina can swell causing decreased vision. Contact your doctor immediately if this condition occurs. An anti-inflammatory eye drops or injections of steroids to the back of the eye can treat this problem
Dislocated lens material is a rare occurrence where fragments of the lens have fallen into the cavity behind the membrane that surrounds the lens. Virectomy procedure can remove particles and reduce the swelling.
Endophthalmitus or infection inside the eye may occur after surgery that cause pain, swelling, redness and sensitivity to light. Usually antibiotic eye drops are administered to treat this condition and infection will heal eventually.
Choroidal hemorrhage is when the web of fine blood vessels (choroids) bleed during surgery. Choroidal hemorrhage usually occurs in patients who have high blood pressure or glaucoma. When a hemorrhage confined to a small area patients may only have small risk of visual loss but if the hemorrhage is severe, significant visual loss may occur.
Even cataract surgery risks and complications are rare thanks to the modern medical research and innovations, you should be aware of any possibility laying ahead.
Remember that your eyes are very precious and you have many chances and opportunity to have better vision. What could be more important than having a clear eyesight and enjoy a carefree life?
The following are common risks of cataract surgery that usually occur after the surgery itself.
Retinal detachment is a condition when fluid leak through a tear in the retina. This causes the retina detached from the back of the eye. Patients who have retinal detachment after surgery, will see flashes of light or dark spots. It is necessary to have an immediate examination if this condition occur, though these symptoms generally happen after cataract surgery.
Posterior Capsule Opacity (PCO), is a condition where your vision is cloudy or blurry after cataract surgery. A PCO is a hazy membrane (capsule) behind the artificial intraocular lens (IOL) that was implanted during your cataract surgery to replace your natural lens. A YAG laser is generally used to treat posterior capsule opacity and it is done in simple steps: dilating eye drops, hazy posterior capsule removal and anti-inflammatory eye drops. The entire procedure will take only a few minutes without causing discomfort and pain.
Another cataract risk surgery is mal-positioned or dislocated intraocular lenses that causes double vision and if the intraocular lens becomes very badly dislocated, your visual sharpness will decrease substantially. If you have this condition it is advisable to have an immediate action from your doctor and it is possible that you might follow a second procedure.
Cystoid macula edema or decreased vision, is a condition caused to swelling in the layer of nerve cells that covers the retina. The macula is the part of the retina that responds to light in the central part of the visual field. Even in cataract surgery that has no risk and complication, blood vessels in the retina can swell causing decreased vision. Contact your doctor immediately if this condition occurs. An anti-inflammatory eye drops or injections of steroids to the back of the eye can treat this problem
Dislocated lens material is a rare occurrence where fragments of the lens have fallen into the cavity behind the membrane that surrounds the lens. Virectomy procedure can remove particles and reduce the swelling.
Endophthalmitus or infection inside the eye may occur after surgery that cause pain, swelling, redness and sensitivity to light. Usually antibiotic eye drops are administered to treat this condition and infection will heal eventually.
Choroidal hemorrhage is when the web of fine blood vessels (choroids) bleed during surgery. Choroidal hemorrhage usually occurs in patients who have high blood pressure or glaucoma. When a hemorrhage confined to a small area patients may only have small risk of visual loss but if the hemorrhage is severe, significant visual loss may occur.
Even cataract surgery risks and complications are rare thanks to the modern medical research and innovations, you should be aware of any possibility laying ahead.
Remember that your eyes are very precious and you have many chances and opportunity to have better vision. What could be more important than having a clear eyesight and enjoy a carefree life?
LASIK.
LASIK is a abbreviation for laser assisted in situ keratomileusis, the favorite eye procedure known to result in finer sight for many individuals. Millions of individuals have been assisted by the LASIK and also no more have to depend upon eye glasses and or the contact lens. Many individuals who experience getting a LASIK surgical process receives the finer vision, due to the advancement of technology nowadays. But, in spite of high percentage in success there can be problems linked to a surgical procedure of the LASIK eye surgical procedure. Before the LASIK procedure perform research, and ask what this surgical process entails and also what the negative result may be.
LASIK surgery changes the corneal shape, when you undergo the LASIK eye surgical process, this tissue layer arching to the pupil and the iris or a eye's colored part. When the procedure is finished, the cornea can bend those beams of light thus focusing exactly to the retina instead of beyond or in front of the point of the retina.
Diagnostic Overview
An improvement over PRK, particularly for correcting high or severe myopia (nearsightedness), a refractive error in which the focus of light rays from a distant object is anterior to the retina, Laser-assisted In Situ Keratomileusis, involves flattening the anterior curvature of the cornea by removing a ìstromal lamellaî or layer. The surgeon creates a corneal flap with a microkeratome, which is an automatic corneal shaper similar to a carpenter's plane. The surgeon retracts a flap of corneal tissue less than one-third of the thickness of a human hair to access the corneal stroma and then uses the excalculated measurements. The corneal flap, a naturally adhering bandage, is rolled back and repositioned.
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LASIK also appears to be an effective, predictable, stable, and safe procedure for correcting residual myopia after cataract surgery. This type of eye surgery causes less postoperative discomfort, has fewer side effects, and is safer than PRK. The patient has no corneal haze and requires less postoperative care. However, the cornea has been invaded at a deeper level, and any complications are more significant than those that can occur with PRK.
Complications
1. Ablation-related complications
Ablation complications include an elevated area within the corneal treatment ablation zone or central island. Signs and symptoms of this complication include ghosting, blurred vision, halo formation around lights, decreased visual activity, and contrast sensitivity in low light.
2. Diffuse Lamellar Keratitis
As refractive surgery increases and is performed more often, the vision-threatening complication known as diffuse lamellar keratitis (DLK) is reported more often.
DLK is a peculiar, noninfectious, inflammatory reaction in the lamellar interface after Lasik vision surgery. DLK is characterized by a white, granular, diffuse, culture-negative lamellar keratitis occurring in the first week after surgery. Studies suggest that, because no single agent appears to be solely the cause of DLK, the cause is multi-factorial.
This is a real great choice when the eyes have the nearsighted fault or myopia, a farsighted vision or what is named astigmatism. The nearsighted person features an eyeball may be somewhat longer then the normal or it might be curving in sharply, it would cause the shaft of light in concentrating on a retina and the sight is fuzzy. While a farsighted fault is opposite, in some way: there might be the shorter than the normal eyeballs, or the cornea could be very flat focusing the light behind instead of on the retina, so it causes a near vision and hazy on distance. When the cornea is curving or if it flattens irregularly, it can cause astigmatism. It disrupts the focus of the visual acuity of the near also as the distant eye vision.
To cut a cornea or, often called as keratotomy, are being used to a situation when the cornea is deformed that could destruct the optic refraction. When you get the poor refraction, you'll have a very poor sight. The LASIK surgical procedure gives a improved design to the cornea thus improving your vision. Normally there are at least 3 procedural techniques that was included to the family of corneal incisions: If you experience astigmatism, the process identified as astigmatic keratotomy could be used. The process of LASIK is where the surgeon incise then next is to smooth those bulges in the corneal portion of a eye permitting a greater eyesight. The myopic defect on the patient with a nearsighted vision can be cured by the surgical operation LASIK known as keratotomy. That LASIK technique, by the routine of surrounding that cornea with fault then made the arrangement outward by incision resulting to the flat cornea. A treatment addressed as an hexagonal keratotomy is being utilized for rectifying farsighted vision, there could be some sides that might be affected thus causing the LASIK surgeons on rejecting this process.
The positive effects of the lasik surgery might be dependent to a particular assessment to the eyes before the LASIK operation. The vision is so important, and lasik surgery is a special way to improve it. LASIK is the abbreviation for laser assisted in situ keratomileusis, the modern eye surgery noted to result in clearer vision of numerous individuals.
LASIK surgery changes the corneal shape, when you undergo the LASIK eye surgical process, this tissue layer arching to the pupil and the iris or a eye's colored part. When the procedure is finished, the cornea can bend those beams of light thus focusing exactly to the retina instead of beyond or in front of the point of the retina.
Diagnostic Overview
An improvement over PRK, particularly for correcting high or severe myopia (nearsightedness), a refractive error in which the focus of light rays from a distant object is anterior to the retina, Laser-assisted In Situ Keratomileusis, involves flattening the anterior curvature of the cornea by removing a ìstromal lamellaî or layer. The surgeon creates a corneal flap with a microkeratome, which is an automatic corneal shaper similar to a carpenter's plane. The surgeon retracts a flap of corneal tissue less than one-third of the thickness of a human hair to access the corneal stroma and then uses the excalculated measurements. The corneal flap, a naturally adhering bandage, is rolled back and repositioned.
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LASIK also appears to be an effective, predictable, stable, and safe procedure for correcting residual myopia after cataract surgery. This type of eye surgery causes less postoperative discomfort, has fewer side effects, and is safer than PRK. The patient has no corneal haze and requires less postoperative care. However, the cornea has been invaded at a deeper level, and any complications are more significant than those that can occur with PRK.
Complications
1. Ablation-related complications
Ablation complications include an elevated area within the corneal treatment ablation zone or central island. Signs and symptoms of this complication include ghosting, blurred vision, halo formation around lights, decreased visual activity, and contrast sensitivity in low light.
2. Diffuse Lamellar Keratitis
As refractive surgery increases and is performed more often, the vision-threatening complication known as diffuse lamellar keratitis (DLK) is reported more often.
DLK is a peculiar, noninfectious, inflammatory reaction in the lamellar interface after Lasik vision surgery. DLK is characterized by a white, granular, diffuse, culture-negative lamellar keratitis occurring in the first week after surgery. Studies suggest that, because no single agent appears to be solely the cause of DLK, the cause is multi-factorial.
This is a real great choice when the eyes have the nearsighted fault or myopia, a farsighted vision or what is named astigmatism. The nearsighted person features an eyeball may be somewhat longer then the normal or it might be curving in sharply, it would cause the shaft of light in concentrating on a retina and the sight is fuzzy. While a farsighted fault is opposite, in some way: there might be the shorter than the normal eyeballs, or the cornea could be very flat focusing the light behind instead of on the retina, so it causes a near vision and hazy on distance. When the cornea is curving or if it flattens irregularly, it can cause astigmatism. It disrupts the focus of the visual acuity of the near also as the distant eye vision.
To cut a cornea or, often called as keratotomy, are being used to a situation when the cornea is deformed that could destruct the optic refraction. When you get the poor refraction, you'll have a very poor sight. The LASIK surgical procedure gives a improved design to the cornea thus improving your vision. Normally there are at least 3 procedural techniques that was included to the family of corneal incisions: If you experience astigmatism, the process identified as astigmatic keratotomy could be used. The process of LASIK is where the surgeon incise then next is to smooth those bulges in the corneal portion of a eye permitting a greater eyesight. The myopic defect on the patient with a nearsighted vision can be cured by the surgical operation LASIK known as keratotomy. That LASIK technique, by the routine of surrounding that cornea with fault then made the arrangement outward by incision resulting to the flat cornea. A treatment addressed as an hexagonal keratotomy is being utilized for rectifying farsighted vision, there could be some sides that might be affected thus causing the LASIK surgeons on rejecting this process.
The positive effects of the lasik surgery might be dependent to a particular assessment to the eyes before the LASIK operation. The vision is so important, and lasik surgery is a special way to improve it. LASIK is the abbreviation for laser assisted in situ keratomileusis, the modern eye surgery noted to result in clearer vision of numerous individuals.
Your eyes and why they are so important.
Ever since the first blind man was discovered humans have been curious to know why some individuals just cannot see or cannot see as well as others. We have also been fascinated with figuring out a way to make those that cannot see very well see better and make the blind be able to see at all. This is one of your fascinations, which brings up the question, can eyesight improve? There is an answer, but it is not just a cut and try yes or no answer. Here are some of the things you should know when it comes to your vision and whether it can be improved or not.
Your eyes are a very sensitive organ and they never stop moving. They use up a lot of the body's energy and you need to know how you can actually rest them and give them a chance to restore themselves. It is not as easy as just sleeping at night because that is actually one of the times of the day that your eyes are more active than you would expect. One of the things you can do is an exercise called palming. This exercise will allow you to rest your eyes and they will restore themselves allow you to see better and feel more rested as a whole.
Can eyesight improve with natural methods?The answer to the question can eyesight improve, is yes. There are surgeries that have been proven to work with lasers to restore the eyes and make them see better, however these surgeries do not work for everybody. There are also many natural things you can do without the aid of surgery to make your eyes better and your vision stronger. Could you imagine going from using glasses and contacts to 6 months from now not having to use either one for anything at all? This is a goal of many and there are methods that you can use right in your home to help restore your eyesight.
Why natural methods are better than surgeryThe one question you might be asking how is whether or not you should use the natural sight improving methods or the surgeries that are out there to help you gain your vision back. Sure you can trust a doctor to make the proper cuts with the laser and restore your vision. Then, you can go through the process of recovery and hoping that it actually worked. This is a bit risky and you never know when that doctor will have a bad day and will not complete the surgery properly. With the natural methods you can get the same results for a fraction of the cost and there is absolutely
Your eyes are a very sensitive organ and they never stop moving. They use up a lot of the body's energy and you need to know how you can actually rest them and give them a chance to restore themselves. It is not as easy as just sleeping at night because that is actually one of the times of the day that your eyes are more active than you would expect. One of the things you can do is an exercise called palming. This exercise will allow you to rest your eyes and they will restore themselves allow you to see better and feel more rested as a whole.
Can eyesight improve with natural methods?The answer to the question can eyesight improve, is yes. There are surgeries that have been proven to work with lasers to restore the eyes and make them see better, however these surgeries do not work for everybody. There are also many natural things you can do without the aid of surgery to make your eyes better and your vision stronger. Could you imagine going from using glasses and contacts to 6 months from now not having to use either one for anything at all? This is a goal of many and there are methods that you can use right in your home to help restore your eyesight.
Why natural methods are better than surgeryThe one question you might be asking how is whether or not you should use the natural sight improving methods or the surgeries that are out there to help you gain your vision back. Sure you can trust a doctor to make the proper cuts with the laser and restore your vision. Then, you can go through the process of recovery and hoping that it actually worked. This is a bit risky and you never know when that doctor will have a bad day and will not complete the surgery properly. With the natural methods you can get the same results for a fraction of the cost and there is absolutely
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Black Spots in the Eye - Cause and Natural Treatment
The eye consists of two segments, the anterior segment which lies in front of the lens and is filled with aqueous humor while the posterior segment is filled with vitreous humor. During childhood, the vitreous is clear and is jellylike material. Later in life, vitreous normally will undergo liquefaction and changed from jellylike material to fluid like material in a process called vitreous syneresis and this will cause the collage fibers within the vitreous to form strands. With each eye movements, those strands will also move, causing floaters.
Another normal mechanism of floaters is posterior vitreous detachments. Normally there are adhesions between the vitreous and the retina and for some reasons like old ages, myopia and trauma; these adhesion's will be released causing vitreous detachments from the retina. Vitreous will collapse inside the posterior segment of the eye and with each eye movements, collapsed vitreous will move, causing floaters.
Posterior vitreous detachment is normally present in old ages and also in myopic patients. Usually it occurs without complications and only the patients will complain of floaters which usually will disappear from few weeks to month later. Sometimes, posterior vitreous detachment from the retina is incomplete, in which some parts will remain attached to the retina, causing traction on the retina. This traction will be noticed by the patient as flashes of lights and with time, this traction can lead to retinal detachment.
Note: Any patient who noticed floaters for the first time should have complete ocular examination to rule out any incomplete vitreous detachments with traction on the retina.
Other causes of floaters are deposits on the vitreous humor which can occur after uveitis in which white blood cells will deposit, after resolved vitreous hemorrhage in which red blood cells will deposit, after cataract surgery especially when there is posterior capsule rupture, after intraocular injections in which drug remnants will deposit in the vitreous.
What are the causes of deposits in the vitreous humor?
1- Causes of uveitis like sarcoidosis, multiple sclerosis, Behçet diseases, leukemia and many other causes of intra-ocular inflammation
2- Causes of intra-ocular infections like syphilis, toxoplasmosis, tuberculosis and CMV retinitis
3- After cataract surgery especially with posterior capsule rupture
4- After YAG laser capsulotomy, in which the laser will be used to create a hole in fibrosed posterior capsule.
How floaters disappear?
1- By brain adaptation, in which your brain will ignore the presence of these floaters and you will no long see them
2- By natural absorption process of the eye, especially of cases that occur after uveitis, vitreous hemorrhage.
3- Treatment of the underlying conditions like with anti-inflammation and antibiotics
4- Vitrectomy, which is the surgery to remove the vitreous. It is indicated when there are large amounts of deposits in the vitreous that did not cleared with time or medications and they affect the vision of the patient.
Seriousness of Black Spots in the Eye
In the majority of cases, floaters are nothing to be worried about and can be nothing more than a minor irritation. However, if you've suddenly experienced a rapid accumulation of black spots over a short period of time then some studies suggest that you may have more permanent damage such as a retina break or a haemorrhage in the vitreous body of the eye. In this case you seek the advice of an experienced ophthalmologist without delay.
In some instances the black floaters can be prominent enough to obscure the vision of an individual even to the point of disabling that person. Again, it is recommended that you seek professional advice regarding the condition just to make sure that you don't a more serious underlying problem.
Options for TreatmentThere are a number of things that you can do to remove the black spots from your vision. The most effective method is surgery however it is quite an invasive procedure, doesn't come without risk, costs quite a lot of money and should be taken through private healthcare and requires substantial recovery time after the operation. I would only recommend that this option is considered if the black floaters are hampering your vision to the point of being a disability.
Natural means of removing floaters are being increasingly used and many people have reported good results from supplementation of various substances that are used within the eye to promote healing and the production of new tissue. The most successful results have been obtained by combining a series of eye exercises (usually following William Bates' guidelines) with supplementation of substances like lutein.
In Summary
The large majority who suffer from black spots in the eye don't have anything to worry about for the long term health of their eye or vision. If you're starting to feel that your floaters are hampering your vision in certain situations then it's certainly worth experimenting with natural ways to remove them as results can usually be attained within as little as a few weeks. More serious vision obscuring floaters that have appeared abruptly could well be a sign of an underlying retina break or haemorrhage and professional advice should be sought immediately.
Most people don't realize this, but...
Here's a real eye opener - A large majority of floater sufferers are able to improve or even completely remove their black spot floaters naturally without surgery. To discover the 3 things you can do to remove black spot floaters from your vision naturally and from home then Click Here.
Another normal mechanism of floaters is posterior vitreous detachments. Normally there are adhesions between the vitreous and the retina and for some reasons like old ages, myopia and trauma; these adhesion's will be released causing vitreous detachments from the retina. Vitreous will collapse inside the posterior segment of the eye and with each eye movements, collapsed vitreous will move, causing floaters.
Posterior vitreous detachment is normally present in old ages and also in myopic patients. Usually it occurs without complications and only the patients will complain of floaters which usually will disappear from few weeks to month later. Sometimes, posterior vitreous detachment from the retina is incomplete, in which some parts will remain attached to the retina, causing traction on the retina. This traction will be noticed by the patient as flashes of lights and with time, this traction can lead to retinal detachment.
Note: Any patient who noticed floaters for the first time should have complete ocular examination to rule out any incomplete vitreous detachments with traction on the retina.
Other causes of floaters are deposits on the vitreous humor which can occur after uveitis in which white blood cells will deposit, after resolved vitreous hemorrhage in which red blood cells will deposit, after cataract surgery especially when there is posterior capsule rupture, after intraocular injections in which drug remnants will deposit in the vitreous.
What are the causes of deposits in the vitreous humor?
1- Causes of uveitis like sarcoidosis, multiple sclerosis, Behçet diseases, leukemia and many other causes of intra-ocular inflammation
2- Causes of intra-ocular infections like syphilis, toxoplasmosis, tuberculosis and CMV retinitis
3- After cataract surgery especially with posterior capsule rupture
4- After YAG laser capsulotomy, in which the laser will be used to create a hole in fibrosed posterior capsule.
How floaters disappear?
1- By brain adaptation, in which your brain will ignore the presence of these floaters and you will no long see them
2- By natural absorption process of the eye, especially of cases that occur after uveitis, vitreous hemorrhage.
3- Treatment of the underlying conditions like with anti-inflammation and antibiotics
4- Vitrectomy, which is the surgery to remove the vitreous. It is indicated when there are large amounts of deposits in the vitreous that did not cleared with time or medications and they affect the vision of the patient.
Seriousness of Black Spots in the Eye
In the majority of cases, floaters are nothing to be worried about and can be nothing more than a minor irritation. However, if you've suddenly experienced a rapid accumulation of black spots over a short period of time then some studies suggest that you may have more permanent damage such as a retina break or a haemorrhage in the vitreous body of the eye. In this case you seek the advice of an experienced ophthalmologist without delay.
In some instances the black floaters can be prominent enough to obscure the vision of an individual even to the point of disabling that person. Again, it is recommended that you seek professional advice regarding the condition just to make sure that you don't a more serious underlying problem.
Options for TreatmentThere are a number of things that you can do to remove the black spots from your vision. The most effective method is surgery however it is quite an invasive procedure, doesn't come without risk, costs quite a lot of money and should be taken through private healthcare and requires substantial recovery time after the operation. I would only recommend that this option is considered if the black floaters are hampering your vision to the point of being a disability.
Natural means of removing floaters are being increasingly used and many people have reported good results from supplementation of various substances that are used within the eye to promote healing and the production of new tissue. The most successful results have been obtained by combining a series of eye exercises (usually following William Bates' guidelines) with supplementation of substances like lutein.
In Summary
The large majority who suffer from black spots in the eye don't have anything to worry about for the long term health of their eye or vision. If you're starting to feel that your floaters are hampering your vision in certain situations then it's certainly worth experimenting with natural ways to remove them as results can usually be attained within as little as a few weeks. More serious vision obscuring floaters that have appeared abruptly could well be a sign of an underlying retina break or haemorrhage and professional advice should be sought immediately.
Most people don't realize this, but...
Here's a real eye opener - A large majority of floater sufferers are able to improve or even completely remove their black spot floaters naturally without surgery. To discover the 3 things you can do to remove black spot floaters from your vision naturally and from home then Click Here.
Monday, February 22, 2010
What happens to your vision if you have glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a sight stealer. It is actually a group of diseases that gradually affect a person’s sight. It causes damage to the optic nerve. We need our optic nerve in order to see. You can think of the optic nerve as an electric cable that conducts thousands of images and send the information to the brain.
This condition can strike anyone at any time but it is far more prevalent in the elderly. This disease has two main categories: open angle and closed angle. At one time doctors thought that it was high pressure in the eye that caused the disease and subsequent loss of vision but now it is known that other factors are involved.
Most people do not realize they have this disease until they either have an eye examination or they begin to have a loss in vision. The damages do not occur suddenly. It builds up over time until vision is lost completely.
That is why it is so important to have a yearly eye exam, especially if you have a family history of the disease, have vision problems already, are over forty or have diabetes. Once the damage is done, there is very little that doctors can do to correct it. Researchers are working on a cure for this devastating disease that robs people of their vision but as of yet there is not a cure.
This is a yes and no question. Yes, the elderly are most commonly the ones affected by the disease. But people as young as nine or ten can be examined and can show signs of glaucoma. If it is hereditary, it can be passed down. The status of the optic nerve may remain outside the normal range but the eye still is healthy for a number of years.
But those that have a history of this disease in their family need to be monitored to ensure that the pressure of the eye does not increase nor does the optic nerve begin to look damaged. So to answer the question properly…anyone can be affected by this disease no matter what the age.
Most surgeries take place in the doctor’s office and you are able to go home that day. Even if it does take place in a hospital, you go home that day unless there are unforeseen complications. You can expect to have some eye discomfort and will probably be prescribed eye drops to help bring the pressure back down to normal or within normal range.
This condition can strike anyone at any time but it is far more prevalent in the elderly. This disease has two main categories: open angle and closed angle. At one time doctors thought that it was high pressure in the eye that caused the disease and subsequent loss of vision but now it is known that other factors are involved.
Most people do not realize they have this disease until they either have an eye examination or they begin to have a loss in vision. The damages do not occur suddenly. It builds up over time until vision is lost completely.
That is why it is so important to have a yearly eye exam, especially if you have a family history of the disease, have vision problems already, are over forty or have diabetes. Once the damage is done, there is very little that doctors can do to correct it. Researchers are working on a cure for this devastating disease that robs people of their vision but as of yet there is not a cure.
This is a yes and no question. Yes, the elderly are most commonly the ones affected by the disease. But people as young as nine or ten can be examined and can show signs of glaucoma. If it is hereditary, it can be passed down. The status of the optic nerve may remain outside the normal range but the eye still is healthy for a number of years.
But those that have a history of this disease in their family need to be monitored to ensure that the pressure of the eye does not increase nor does the optic nerve begin to look damaged. So to answer the question properly…anyone can be affected by this disease no matter what the age.
Most surgeries take place in the doctor’s office and you are able to go home that day. Even if it does take place in a hospital, you go home that day unless there are unforeseen complications. You can expect to have some eye discomfort and will probably be prescribed eye drops to help bring the pressure back down to normal or within normal range.
What Does Laser Eye Surgery Entail?
Are you squinting to read this? Wishing that you had 20/20 vision again? For people with impaired vision it seems to be that there are two options for correcting and improving the vision. These options include eyeglasses or contact lenses. Both of these options though, seem to get in the way of our daily routines.
Eyeglasses can only be described as a burden for your face to carry. Many people run out of the house forgetting their eye glasses at home, hence not being able to see for the rest of the day. Other people put their glasses down and are constantly forgetting where they misplaced the eyeglasses. When you wear eyeglasses it has to become like a second skin for you. In order to see and be able to continue on with your day effectively, you must always have those eyeglasses on your face.
For people who do not want to worry about misplacing eyeglasses or maybe do not even like the way they look in glasses, they can opt for contacts. Contacts carry their own baggage as well. Contacts need to be sterilized before being placed in your eyes. They need to be handled delicately and they can be misplaced as well. Haven’t we all heard the line, “I dropped a contact.” Contacts are definitely not for those who can’t stand being poked in the eye…imagine doing that several times a day?
Then there are those people who consider buying glasses and contacts. They wear glasses one day and contacts the next. They figure they have the best of both worlds. Is there a third option to improved or maybe even perfect vision? Laser eye surgery has been taking the world by storm and has not only been by celebrities but by everyday people as well.
Laser eye surgery is exactly what is sounds like…surgery. Laser eye surgery has helped many people to improve their vision and even gain 20/20 vision back. During laser eye surgery the cornea is reshaped so that the focusing power is altered. The cornea is the clear part of the eye, like a transparent film, which covers the front of the eye. The cornea is responsible for 2/3 of the focusing power in the eye.
There are two major laser eye surgery procedures which can be done to reshape the cornea including:
* Lasik Eye Surgery: Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis entails cutting then folding over a thin flap of the eye, in order to reach and reshape the cornea with the help of a laser.
* PRK: PhotoRefractive Keratectomy entails scraping away the outer layer of the cornea and then the reshaping of the cornea.
The surgery takes approximately half an hour, with ten to fifteen minutes spent on each eye. The doctor may prescribe painkillers or medication to help ease the pain. While your vision will be fuzzy the first day, it should be as good as new the following day.
Who Is A Good Candidate For Laser Eye Surgery? To be a good candidate for laser eye surgery you must meet requirements which include:
* 18 years of age or older
* Shows no signs of refraction in the past year
* Doctor must determine if you are medically healthy-some factors which may deem you medically unfit would be glaucoma, diabetes, herpes of the eye, or cataracts
* Doctor must determine if the Laser Eye Surgery will help meet your vision needs
* You want to be free of the hassle of eyeglasses and/ or contacts
* You have realistic expectations regarding the surgery
This is a just a general overview of what may be required for candidates. Individuals considering the laser eye surgery should determine with their physician if they are good candidates.
What Are The Benefits?
The most obvious benefit would be vision improvement. The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) stated that seven out of ten patients who undergo Laser Eye Surgery have 20/20 vision results. Although, they also have stated that 20/20 vision does not always mean perfect vision.Patients who achieve 20/20 visions may not have to carry around those bothersome eyeglasses anymore nor would they have to soak their contacts in solution. New vision would mean a new lifestyle as well. Imagine driving without having to switch from sunglasses to eyeglasses? Some more adventurous opportunities can include sky diving, horseback riding and bungee jumping. Who really wants their eyeglasses to fall from their face as they are trying to enjoy the fall from the sky?
Laser Eye Surgery helps to improve self esteem of many people. People who feel their faces are hidden behind glasses feel a new sense of confidence as they can show off their “new beauty”.
Are There Any Risks?
As with any surgery there are risks involved. FDA has stated that complications have occurred with one to five percent of the individuals who have had Laser Eye Surgery. These complications included:
* Infections
* Flap Wrinkles
* Central Corneal Islands
* Epithelial Ingrowths
* Corneal Ecstasia
* Astigmatism
* Diffuse Lamellar Keratitis (DLK)
* Vision may actually be lost instead of gained
Above all Laser Eye Surgery is for those who are willing to take a risk in order to stray away from their everyday eyeglasses and contacts. However, if your current visual situation is not so bothersome, then perhaps the surgery is really not worth the risk.
Eyeglasses can only be described as a burden for your face to carry. Many people run out of the house forgetting their eye glasses at home, hence not being able to see for the rest of the day. Other people put their glasses down and are constantly forgetting where they misplaced the eyeglasses. When you wear eyeglasses it has to become like a second skin for you. In order to see and be able to continue on with your day effectively, you must always have those eyeglasses on your face.
For people who do not want to worry about misplacing eyeglasses or maybe do not even like the way they look in glasses, they can opt for contacts. Contacts carry their own baggage as well. Contacts need to be sterilized before being placed in your eyes. They need to be handled delicately and they can be misplaced as well. Haven’t we all heard the line, “I dropped a contact.” Contacts are definitely not for those who can’t stand being poked in the eye…imagine doing that several times a day?
Then there are those people who consider buying glasses and contacts. They wear glasses one day and contacts the next. They figure they have the best of both worlds. Is there a third option to improved or maybe even perfect vision? Laser eye surgery has been taking the world by storm and has not only been by celebrities but by everyday people as well.
Laser eye surgery is exactly what is sounds like…surgery. Laser eye surgery has helped many people to improve their vision and even gain 20/20 vision back. During laser eye surgery the cornea is reshaped so that the focusing power is altered. The cornea is the clear part of the eye, like a transparent film, which covers the front of the eye. The cornea is responsible for 2/3 of the focusing power in the eye.
There are two major laser eye surgery procedures which can be done to reshape the cornea including:
* Lasik Eye Surgery: Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis entails cutting then folding over a thin flap of the eye, in order to reach and reshape the cornea with the help of a laser.
* PRK: PhotoRefractive Keratectomy entails scraping away the outer layer of the cornea and then the reshaping of the cornea.
The surgery takes approximately half an hour, with ten to fifteen minutes spent on each eye. The doctor may prescribe painkillers or medication to help ease the pain. While your vision will be fuzzy the first day, it should be as good as new the following day.
Who Is A Good Candidate For Laser Eye Surgery? To be a good candidate for laser eye surgery you must meet requirements which include:
* 18 years of age or older
* Shows no signs of refraction in the past year
* Doctor must determine if you are medically healthy-some factors which may deem you medically unfit would be glaucoma, diabetes, herpes of the eye, or cataracts
* Doctor must determine if the Laser Eye Surgery will help meet your vision needs
* You want to be free of the hassle of eyeglasses and/ or contacts
* You have realistic expectations regarding the surgery
This is a just a general overview of what may be required for candidates. Individuals considering the laser eye surgery should determine with their physician if they are good candidates.
What Are The Benefits?
The most obvious benefit would be vision improvement. The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) stated that seven out of ten patients who undergo Laser Eye Surgery have 20/20 vision results. Although, they also have stated that 20/20 vision does not always mean perfect vision.Patients who achieve 20/20 visions may not have to carry around those bothersome eyeglasses anymore nor would they have to soak their contacts in solution. New vision would mean a new lifestyle as well. Imagine driving without having to switch from sunglasses to eyeglasses? Some more adventurous opportunities can include sky diving, horseback riding and bungee jumping. Who really wants their eyeglasses to fall from their face as they are trying to enjoy the fall from the sky?
Laser Eye Surgery helps to improve self esteem of many people. People who feel their faces are hidden behind glasses feel a new sense of confidence as they can show off their “new beauty”.
Are There Any Risks?
As with any surgery there are risks involved. FDA has stated that complications have occurred with one to five percent of the individuals who have had Laser Eye Surgery. These complications included:
* Infections
* Flap Wrinkles
* Central Corneal Islands
* Epithelial Ingrowths
* Corneal Ecstasia
* Astigmatism
* Diffuse Lamellar Keratitis (DLK)
* Vision may actually be lost instead of gained
Above all Laser Eye Surgery is for those who are willing to take a risk in order to stray away from their everyday eyeglasses and contacts. However, if your current visual situation is not so bothersome, then perhaps the surgery is really not worth the risk.
Glaucoma is a disease .......
...that affects the eyes and if not treated can permanently damage the optical nerve which can result in blindness and loss of vision. This article will detail a few Glaucoma therapy treatments available and the advantages and disadvantages regarding each.
The damage caused by glaucoma is commonly caused by a high intra-ocular pressure. This pressure is provided by a clear liquid, aqueous humor, which flows through the eye helps to maintain and nourish the tissue within the eye. In circumstances where the production of this liquid is increased and the methods for drainage are decreased damage occurs to the nerves and peripheral sight is lost, this effect is called Open Angle Glaucoma (OAG).
A way to treat this form OAG is to assist in lowering the pressure within the eye, the treatment for this is usually through eye drops, laser therapy or surgery.
The most common Glaucoma therapy treatments are the eye drops, the disadvantages for using eye drops are that they can be expensive, messy and can have side effects. In addition to this depending on the severity of the OAG you may need to use them for the remainder of your life. Some of these drops assist in draining the fluid whilst others act to reduce the amount of fluid produced, the effect being the same.
Lasers also can be used for Glaucoma therapy. This technique is called laser therapy. Laser therapy uses lasers to target the cells in the eye which contain melanin which is a natural pigment. The body will then act to repair the damaged cells and as an effect of this will decrease the pressure that has built up within the eye.
Glaucoma as stated can cause permanent loss of vision if it is not treated. There is no way to determine whether the glaucoma has been successfully controlled and as such if you have this condition you should make regular trips to your GP to ensure it does not get out of control.
The damage caused by glaucoma is commonly caused by a high intra-ocular pressure. This pressure is provided by a clear liquid, aqueous humor, which flows through the eye helps to maintain and nourish the tissue within the eye. In circumstances where the production of this liquid is increased and the methods for drainage are decreased damage occurs to the nerves and peripheral sight is lost, this effect is called Open Angle Glaucoma (OAG).
A way to treat this form OAG is to assist in lowering the pressure within the eye, the treatment for this is usually through eye drops, laser therapy or surgery.
The most common Glaucoma therapy treatments are the eye drops, the disadvantages for using eye drops are that they can be expensive, messy and can have side effects. In addition to this depending on the severity of the OAG you may need to use them for the remainder of your life. Some of these drops assist in draining the fluid whilst others act to reduce the amount of fluid produced, the effect being the same.
Lasers also can be used for Glaucoma therapy. This technique is called laser therapy. Laser therapy uses lasers to target the cells in the eye which contain melanin which is a natural pigment. The body will then act to repair the damaged cells and as an effect of this will decrease the pressure that has built up within the eye.
Glaucoma as stated can cause permanent loss of vision if it is not treated. There is no way to determine whether the glaucoma has been successfully controlled and as such if you have this condition you should make regular trips to your GP to ensure it does not get out of control.
Is there any glaucoma therapy and proven method that truly works?
Glaucoma eye disease can be totally cured naturally as long as you continuously practice the eye exercises.
First you must try to relief all your eyes tension and body. Before you go to sleep, turn on the soft music and burn a soothing aromatherapy like mint or lavender flavor. Close your eyes and relief all your stress and eye strain. This simple therapy will make you in deep relaxation. The point is that try to keep your body and eyes relax everyday.
The next step is that you must go to your doctor for a medication to drain all fluid in your eyes. Keep on checking your glaucoma condition regularly and consult the changes to your doctor before your glaucoma becomes worse and lead to a permanent blindness.
Glaucoma eye disease may be a scary thought, but by learning to relax your eyes muscles will enable you to heal the ailment.
For many decades, many people have been doing a lot of researches on how to heal the eye problems. Eye sufferers around the world are very frustrated to find a natural cure to improve their eyesight. They do a trial and error from one eye therapy to another therapy which has no result at all. Finally, some of the frustrated patients decided to do the lasik eye surgery which is very expensive and without thinking much on the risk and side effects in the future.
Improving vision without glasses is actually possible to be reached by any people from any ages. Fortunately, Prof. Duke Peterson found a reliable method to throw away your glasses not only for temporary but forever. He has improvised the Bated Method to be a more advanced and innovative fun eye relaxation which is very easy to do.
You will learn how to relief your eyes strain which is the root of most eye problems. Basically, if strain can be eliminated from your eyes, then your eyesight will automatically improve in a natural way.
Improving vision without glasses can be practiced everyday at anytime and anywhere. Let say the art of palming method, the dot exercise, word exercise, and double vision exercise are some of the examples of the easy and reliable methods to throw away your glasses in few weeks. Learning eye exercises to relax the eyes muscles is truly a great way to develop a long lasting habit and ensure perfect vision for years to come.
Once again, stress and strain are the main causes of eye ailments. You must learn to concentrate on positive thinking to reduce the eye strain and at the same time improve your health.
First you must try to relief all your eyes tension and body. Before you go to sleep, turn on the soft music and burn a soothing aromatherapy like mint or lavender flavor. Close your eyes and relief all your stress and eye strain. This simple therapy will make you in deep relaxation. The point is that try to keep your body and eyes relax everyday.
The next step is that you must go to your doctor for a medication to drain all fluid in your eyes. Keep on checking your glaucoma condition regularly and consult the changes to your doctor before your glaucoma becomes worse and lead to a permanent blindness.
Glaucoma eye disease may be a scary thought, but by learning to relax your eyes muscles will enable you to heal the ailment.
For many decades, many people have been doing a lot of researches on how to heal the eye problems. Eye sufferers around the world are very frustrated to find a natural cure to improve their eyesight. They do a trial and error from one eye therapy to another therapy which has no result at all. Finally, some of the frustrated patients decided to do the lasik eye surgery which is very expensive and without thinking much on the risk and side effects in the future.
Improving vision without glasses is actually possible to be reached by any people from any ages. Fortunately, Prof. Duke Peterson found a reliable method to throw away your glasses not only for temporary but forever. He has improvised the Bated Method to be a more advanced and innovative fun eye relaxation which is very easy to do.
You will learn how to relief your eyes strain which is the root of most eye problems. Basically, if strain can be eliminated from your eyes, then your eyesight will automatically improve in a natural way.
Improving vision without glasses can be practiced everyday at anytime and anywhere. Let say the art of palming method, the dot exercise, word exercise, and double vision exercise are some of the examples of the easy and reliable methods to throw away your glasses in few weeks. Learning eye exercises to relax the eyes muscles is truly a great way to develop a long lasting habit and ensure perfect vision for years to come.
Once again, stress and strain are the main causes of eye ailments. You must learn to concentrate on positive thinking to reduce the eye strain and at the same time improve your health.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Natural vision correction.
Natural vision correction is in itself a general terminology that may encompass a number of practices aimed at correcting many eye disorders. The practice of natural vision correction dates back to the 19th century and for the most part was administered to individuals with misaligned eye problems. At the time of its introduction, surgical interventions were not incorporated in the treatment of such eye disorders.
Eye specialists of the late 19th century used to be referred to as Orthoptists and the technique for fixing misaligned eye disorders Orthoptics. The term Orthoptics has over the years acquired a broader implication and today its practitioners deal with many other eye complications.
Natural vision correction can be broken down into two major categories. There is the behavioral branch of natural vision correction that is administered to eye disorders other than misaligned eyes. Eye care providers who deal with such disorders are referred to as optometrists. Eye complications like eye strain brought about by prolonged computer use or exposure to hazardous radiation may be fixed by optometrists. If you have problems focusing or concentrating on an object you are looking at or have problems with clear identification of new objects once you shift focus, then you are experiencing an eye complication that can be treated by visual therapy practitioners.
The other broad branch of natural vision correction is called Orthoptic visual treatment. For individuals with eye complications that are binocular in nature like strabismus, Orthoptic visual treatment may fix their problem. In most quarters, just like with behavioral vision treatment, eye care providers under Orthoptic visual treatment are referred to as optometrists.
All natural vision correction techniques are aimed at reducing or stopping dependence on glasses to correct eye disorders. Some people like to seek professional opinion or intervention before embarking on do-it-yourself visual training program, but it is not completely necessary. There is a lot of information on the internet and other sources regarding treatment of eye disorders through visual therapy but not all is accurate or appropriate for everyone. The good thing about taking your eye disorders to eye care givers is that professional advice will be given and where need be techniques beyond your home reach may be incorporated. But it is often very expensive and insurance doesn't cover that sort of eye care. Therefore, a natural vision correction program purchased from the internet would work just fine.
The need by some for professional attention when it comes to eye disorders does not necessarily mean that home corrective interventions never work. Some do-it-yourself visual training techniques may actually fix your eye disorders especially refractive disorders like long-sightedness, short-sightedness, and astigmatism.
Yoga eye exercises and computer aided visual training have proven successful in the treatment of refractive eye disorders to an appreciable extent. Audio and visual compact disks have also proven to be reliable in the treatment of eye complications.
It is important to mention that all the natural vision correction practices aimed at restoring normal functionalities of the eyes require patience and consistency on the part of the patients in order to be effective. Individuals should be able to gauge their own level of success in the improvement of vision if they are taking part in any natural vision correction program and make informed decisions regarding the next course of action depending on the results of their own assessment.
Eye specialists of the late 19th century used to be referred to as Orthoptists and the technique for fixing misaligned eye disorders Orthoptics. The term Orthoptics has over the years acquired a broader implication and today its practitioners deal with many other eye complications.
Natural vision correction can be broken down into two major categories. There is the behavioral branch of natural vision correction that is administered to eye disorders other than misaligned eyes. Eye care providers who deal with such disorders are referred to as optometrists. Eye complications like eye strain brought about by prolonged computer use or exposure to hazardous radiation may be fixed by optometrists. If you have problems focusing or concentrating on an object you are looking at or have problems with clear identification of new objects once you shift focus, then you are experiencing an eye complication that can be treated by visual therapy practitioners.
The other broad branch of natural vision correction is called Orthoptic visual treatment. For individuals with eye complications that are binocular in nature like strabismus, Orthoptic visual treatment may fix their problem. In most quarters, just like with behavioral vision treatment, eye care providers under Orthoptic visual treatment are referred to as optometrists.
All natural vision correction techniques are aimed at reducing or stopping dependence on glasses to correct eye disorders. Some people like to seek professional opinion or intervention before embarking on do-it-yourself visual training program, but it is not completely necessary. There is a lot of information on the internet and other sources regarding treatment of eye disorders through visual therapy but not all is accurate or appropriate for everyone. The good thing about taking your eye disorders to eye care givers is that professional advice will be given and where need be techniques beyond your home reach may be incorporated. But it is often very expensive and insurance doesn't cover that sort of eye care. Therefore, a natural vision correction program purchased from the internet would work just fine.
The need by some for professional attention when it comes to eye disorders does not necessarily mean that home corrective interventions never work. Some do-it-yourself visual training techniques may actually fix your eye disorders especially refractive disorders like long-sightedness, short-sightedness, and astigmatism.
Yoga eye exercises and computer aided visual training have proven successful in the treatment of refractive eye disorders to an appreciable extent. Audio and visual compact disks have also proven to be reliable in the treatment of eye complications.
It is important to mention that all the natural vision correction practices aimed at restoring normal functionalities of the eyes require patience and consistency on the part of the patients in order to be effective. Individuals should be able to gauge their own level of success in the improvement of vision if they are taking part in any natural vision correction program and make informed decisions regarding the next course of action depending on the results of their own assessment.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Eight Easy Ways to Keep Your Eyes Healthy and Safe .
Have you ever wished the human body came with a manual? I know I have. When we're told we have to take care of our eyes or we'll have degraded eyesight over time, or worse, we're not often told what we can do to keep our eyes happy and healthy. Well, there are eight easy ways you can do just that. And they are:
1.Protect your eyes against the UV rays from the sun: This can be achieved by wearing sunglasses that have 100% UVA and UVB protection. Studies have shown that UV exposure contributes to cataract formation, macular degeneration, and pinguecula and pterygia, which are unsightly growths on the surface of the eye that distort vision.
2.Take frequent breaks when working on a computer: When working on a computer, we blink less often. This leads to dry eye syndrome, which can be irritating as well as cause visual disturbance. Instilling lubricating drops can keep your eyes more comfortable. And, a good rule of thumb to limit eyestrain is to look beyond 20 feet every 20 minutes for 20 seconds.
3.Replace make-up on a regular basis: This will keep it free from bacterial growth and avoid infections of the eyes, as well as the eyelids.
4.If you wear contact lenses, remove and replace your lenses as directed by your eye care provider: This will minimize protein buildup on the lenses, which could lead to decreased amounts of oxygen to the cornea and decreased comfort of the lenses. Proper compliance will also significantly decrease chances of infections.
5.Always wear safety glasses which are ANSI approved while using power tools, working in the yard, and when using any chemicals.
6.Eat foods high in antioxidants such as fruits and vegetables: Foods containing antioxidants along with zinc have been shown to delay the progression of advanced macular degeneration. Omega-3 fatty acids were shown to help improve dry eye symptoms.
7.Do not smoke: Smoke is an irritant and also increases the chance of developing cataracts and macular degeneration.
8.Get your eyes examined every 12 months: Serious eye conditions are usually detected before the patient has any visual complaints. Many eye diseases, if detected early enough, can be treated successfully without significant vision loss.
Laser surgery is used to help control glaucoma.
If you've been diagnosed with glaucoma and have been been thinking about getting laser surgery as a treatment and are wondering what the procedure for glaucoma laser surgery is, I'll explain in this article how it's done.
Laser surgery is used to help control glaucoma. If you're using glaucoma medicines now, either eye drops or oral medications, you may be suffering from the side effects of these drugs. Some of the side effects you may not be aware of. You may want to get off these medicines but are concerned about the buildup of pressure in your eyes.
Glaucoma eye drops do have significant side effects and it's best if you can stop taking them provided you have an alternative and that alternative may be laser surgery. Sometimes glaucoma medications don't work.
Simply- glaucoma is an eye disease of which there are two basic kinds - primary open angle and acute angle-closure.
There is a clear fluid that flows though the passages of your eye. Sometimes these passages get blocked and the fluid will build up in the eye and cause too much pressure. This pressure can cause damage to the optic nerve and a loss of vision. The result is glaucoma.
Laser surgery uses a tiny but powerful light beam to help drain the fluid from your eye easier. The eye surgeon will make holes or use it to shrink the clogged areas in your eye. This surgery can help you decrease your eye pressure. The surgery may be done on one or both eye. It can affect one eye only.
The surgery is done in your doctors' office or in a clinic. You should be able to see just fine after surgery except you may feel some grittiness in your eye or eyes. Your eye or eyes may be swollen too. But these symptoms will go away in a day or two. You may have some sensitivity to light and some blurred vision for three weeks or so while your eyes heal. You would still take your eye drops or oral medications during this time period.
Now this is the basic procedure is for glaucoma laser surgery. Your ophthalmologist can fill you in more fully as it applies to your individual eye problem.
It's important to note that any lost vision won't return. This surgery is meant to prevent future loss of vision and help you avoid taking lifetime medications that may be harmful to your body. Laser surgery may not be appropriate for all types of glaucoma but your eye surgeon or ophthalmologist will help determine that. In any case glaucoma laser surgery is a consideration and want to avoid eye drops and seek a better solution.
Laser surgery is used to help control glaucoma. If you're using glaucoma medicines now, either eye drops or oral medications, you may be suffering from the side effects of these drugs. Some of the side effects you may not be aware of. You may want to get off these medicines but are concerned about the buildup of pressure in your eyes.
Glaucoma eye drops do have significant side effects and it's best if you can stop taking them provided you have an alternative and that alternative may be laser surgery. Sometimes glaucoma medications don't work.
Simply- glaucoma is an eye disease of which there are two basic kinds - primary open angle and acute angle-closure.
There is a clear fluid that flows though the passages of your eye. Sometimes these passages get blocked and the fluid will build up in the eye and cause too much pressure. This pressure can cause damage to the optic nerve and a loss of vision. The result is glaucoma.
Laser surgery uses a tiny but powerful light beam to help drain the fluid from your eye easier. The eye surgeon will make holes or use it to shrink the clogged areas in your eye. This surgery can help you decrease your eye pressure. The surgery may be done on one or both eye. It can affect one eye only.
The surgery is done in your doctors' office or in a clinic. You should be able to see just fine after surgery except you may feel some grittiness in your eye or eyes. Your eye or eyes may be swollen too. But these symptoms will go away in a day or two. You may have some sensitivity to light and some blurred vision for three weeks or so while your eyes heal. You would still take your eye drops or oral medications during this time period.
Now this is the basic procedure is for glaucoma laser surgery. Your ophthalmologist can fill you in more fully as it applies to your individual eye problem.
It's important to note that any lost vision won't return. This surgery is meant to prevent future loss of vision and help you avoid taking lifetime medications that may be harmful to your body. Laser surgery may not be appropriate for all types of glaucoma but your eye surgeon or ophthalmologist will help determine that. In any case glaucoma laser surgery is a consideration and want to avoid eye drops and seek a better solution.
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