There are diseases of the eyes that develop imperceptibly, but can lead to blindness. One such pathology is glaucoma. This chronic eye disease develops against a background of increased intraocular pressure. If the pressure inside the eye is constantly high, then the optic nerve dies, and this, in turn, leads to a complete loss of vision. Glaucoma is a common disease. According to statistics, 14-15% of all the blind on the globe lost sight precisely for this reason.Can I stop the development...
Conjunctivitis is a pretty unpleasant disease.It is easy to diagnose in yourself, if there is a sensation of sand in your eyes, dryness, itching, and your eyes turn red. But conjunctivitis has different forms, which are characterized by their symptoms.And each form requires special treatment.In this article we will introduce you in detail to the types of conjunctivitis, by what signs it is possible to diagnose this inflammation, and how to treat it correctly. Content 1What it is 2Causes ...
Astigmatism is a pathology of the structure of the eye, in which the lens or cornea has an irregular (non-spherical) shape. That is, the optical system has a complex curvature of the surface. The rays of light passing through the cornea are refracted in different ways, partially not reaching the retina, focusing at a few points in the cut. The effect of different curvatures of different parts of the eye surface leads to a loss of ability to clearly see the surrounding. The image with astigma...
Many probably know such a symptom as a random appearance before the eyes of flies, black dots and asterisks after a prolonged strain of vision.However, few people know that for such a harmless at first glance, the symptom is the destruction of the vitreous humor - a very insidious disease that can lead to serious complications.For you to be able to pay attention to the manifestations of this disease in a timely manner and take the necessary measures to combat it, we will consider the main re...
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...
Cerebral edema is a nonspecific pathological increase in the volume of brain tissue due to an increase in the content of fluid in it. It is not an independent disease and arises from various pathological conditions of exogenous or endogenous nature. Cerebral edema refers to potentially life-threatening complications, which is explained by the risk of critical squeezing of nerve structures in natural openings or protrusions of the skull. Content 1Etiology 2Pathogenesis 3Symptoms 4Than t...
In the body of each person there is a certain amount of opportunistic microflora. These microbes do not manifest themselves in normal conditions, and most people do not even suspect their presence. However, when creating favorable conditions, the colonies of these organisms begin to multiply rapidly, and the products of their vital activity exert a toxic effect on surrounding tissues. Among these parasites is the subcutaneous tick Demodex. Content 1Definition of disease 2Causes 3Symptom...
Microphthalmus is a rare eye disease characterized by a decrease in the size of the eyeball. Most often the problem is innate and easily diagnosed. Determining its availability is important at any age and at any stage, since it is important to know what consequences it can cause and whether it can be eliminated. Content 1Definition of disease 2Causes 3Symptoms 4Possible complications 5Treatment 5.1Medication 5.2Surgically 6Prevention 7Video 8conclusions Definition of disease ...
Astigmatism is one of the most common ophthalmic diseases. It is in third place after myopia and hypermetropia. Astigmatism is characterized by the fact that the rays of light that pass through the optical media of the eye are not converge at one point, as a result of which an irregular image is formed on the retina with an elongated form. In this article we will consider the types of this pathology, its symptoms, and also about effective methods of treatment and prevention. Content 1Defi...
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...
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