Diseases

Strabismus in children - why it occurs and how is it treated?

Sometimes problems with the eyes that arise in the child, it is difficult to diagnose without the direct involvement of a specialist. But there are exceptions, for example, strabismus. It is noticeable even if you do not understand the diagnosis. But it is not enough to recognize the problem, it is also necessary to understand why it arises and how it can be coped with. Content 1What it is 2Causes 3Symptoms 4Diagnostics 5Treatment 5.1Complications 5.2Prevention 6Video 7conclusio...

  • 08-Aug-2018
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Loss of eyelashes: causes and methods of treatment

The eyes are not only a mirror of the soul, but also an indicator of the state of health. If something is wrong with the body, redness, swelling, visual acuity decrease, eyelashes may begin to fall out. In itself, the process of loss of eyelashes is not pathological - in normal hair should be replaced with each other with a certain periodicity. You have to start worrying if your eyelashes become too active, especially if you did not have this problem before. Read more about the possible caus...

  • 15-Aug-2018
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Progressive supranuclear palsy: symptoms, treatment

Progressing supranuclear (supranuclear) paralysis is a relatively rare neurodegenerative disease of the taupathies group, also called Steele-Richardson-Olszewski's disease. Its symptoms are a consequence of accumulation in the neurons of the brain of a pathological protein. The process is irreversible and progressive, and at a significant stage a rather characteristic clinical picture is formed. Content 1Study history 2Prevalence 3Etiology: why this disease develops 4Pathogenesis: what...

  • 30-Jul-2018
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Detachment of the retina: symptoms, signs, treatment

According to statistics, about six percent of the world's population have retinal ruptures. However, in many cases gaps do not lead to the development of various pathologies and detachment. It should be remembered that retinal detachment is a very serious problem, as it leads to poor eyesight and even blindness. Let's understand that this is a retinal detachment of the eye, how to recognize it, and how to treat properly so that there are no complications. Content 1What it is 2Causes 3Sy...

  • 03-Aug-2018
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Neurosis of the heart: symptoms and treatment

Neurosis of the heart is one of the few paradoxical situations in medicine when there are certain violations on the part of some organ (in this case, the heart), but the organ itself is healthy. With neurosis of the heart, heart rhythm disturbances develop, various pains appear in the region of the heart and thorax. All this can lead the patient to a state of panic, as sometimes accompanied by fear of death. But, no matter how strange it may sound, the heart itself is absolutely healthy. The...

  • 23-Jun-2018
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Effective methods of treatment of glaucoma without surgery

Glaucoma is a pathological process in which optic neuropathy of a progressive type is observed. And glaucoma is not one disease, but a group of diseases. To date, about 60 of its species are known. Treatment is reduced to preventing damage to the optic nerve. And for this it is necessary to reduce the intraocular pressure as soon as possible. How to treat glaucoma eyes and what drugs should be used read on. Content 1Causes 2Symptoms 3Possible complications 4Treatment 4.1Medications 4...

  • 13-Aug-2018
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Pigment retinitis: description and methods of treatment

Among the less common, but the most serious diseases of the eye, today is pigment retinitis, which can cause great harm to the quality of sight.The disease in this case is hereditary and develops due to mutation of the genes of the human body. However, it can manifest itself at an early age, so it is especially important to keep track of its signs from childhood. Content 1Definition of disease 2Kinds 3Causes 4Symptoms 5Possible complications 6Treatment 6.1Medication 6.2Surgically ...

  • 15-Aug-2018
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Neuralgia of the facial nerve: causes, symptoms and treatment

The facial nerve is a 7 pair of cranial nerves and consists primarily of motor fibers, which are responsible for the movement of facial muscles of the face. Each half of the face is innervated by its facial nerve. If the nerve is damaged, there is paresis (weakness of the muscles) or plethia (lack of movement) in mimic muscles. The term "neuralgia of the facial nerve" is not entirely correct, since neuralgia denotes nerve damage, which accompanied by severe pain syndrome, because sensitive s...

  • 07-Jul-2018
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Phacoemulsification is an effective method for controlling cataracts

For many people with cataracts, doctors offer phacoemulsification as the most effective treatment for ailment. Unfortunately, this effective and generally safe procedure is accepted by few, for fear of a serious rehabilitation period, loss of vision or complications after surgery. And in vain, because in the vast majority of cases, this procedure is easy and without any unpleasant consequences for the patient. In order to help you make a decision about such treatment, let's take a closer loo...

  • 15-Aug-2018
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Astigmatism in adults: the course of the disease, complications, symptoms and treatment

Astigmatism is a disease of the visual system that develops due to changes in the shape of the cornea. If in norm the rays of light are focused on the retina, then with astigmatism they do not fall on it. Man sees objects, but is blurry, indistinct, in distorted proportions. The main goal of astigmatism treatment is restoration of normal focusing of rays on the retina. Since often this disease is accompanied by hyperopia or nearsightedness, doctors often prescribe a comprehensive correction ...

  • 02-Aug-2018
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