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.
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Saturday, February 27, 2010
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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