Information about eye health, what you need to know about current treatment methods. (Page 9)
Eye inflammation is something many people meet from time to time. Its causes vary from person to person, and it generally forms through germs picked up in the working environment or through neglecting eye care.
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Excimer laser is used in refractive surgery. It works by vaporising the cornea at a molecular level so that the focusing power of the eye is changed, which removes problems such as myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism.
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Glaucoma occurs as the pressure within the eye rises, and the optic nerves at the back of the eye are damaged as a result. Where the drainage system for the fluid within the eye is disturbed, the fluid builds up and the pressure rises steadily.
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Laser eye surgery is something people look into above all when their sight has deteriorated and they have grown tired of wearing glasses. Thanks to eye surgery, patients can correct refractive errors permanently without needing glasses or contact lenses.
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Eye surgery varies in length according to the procedure being carried out, because the procedures differ considerably from one another. The patient's history also plays a part in how long an operation lasts.
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Intraocular lens prices vary with the type of lens used. These artificial lenses replace the eye's natural lens when vision is impaired, and they are used above all to treat cataracts and other eye conditions.
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Lazy eye (amblyopia) is reduced vision in one or both eyes because sight did not develop properly in childhood. This article explains its causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
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LASIK is a laser procedure that reshapes the cornea to correct myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism. This article explains who it suits, how it is performed, what recovery involves and its possible risks.
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Dry eye occurs when there are not enough tears to lubricate and nourish the eye, causing burning, redness and blurred vision. This article explains its causes and symptoms and what helps, at home and in the clinic.
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Laser eye surgery corrects myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism, while other laser treatments address glaucoma, retinal problems and dry eye. This article explains the main types and what to watch for afterwards.
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Astigmatism is a refractive error in which an irregular curve of the cornea or lens stops light focusing properly on the retina, blurring vision. This article covers its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
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In myopia the eyeball is usually longer than normal or the cornea too curved, so light focuses in front of the retina and distant objects look blurred. This article explains its causes, symptoms and treatment.
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