Dystrophy, also called keratopathy and degeneration, is a chronic disease, usually inherited, and leading to a clouding of the cornea. This disease is not inflammatory, and does not concern violations of the functioning of internal organs. Degenerative changes in the corneal layer of the eye have several types, considered below, and are inherited by an autosomal dominant trait. The disease begins to progress from birth, so even during pregnancy, a woman and a man are examined for the presenc...
Recklinghausen's disease, or type I neurofibromatosis, is a disease with genetic origins characterized by development multiple tumors, skin lesions in the form of "coffee with milk" spots, freckled rashes in atypical areas and a number other symptoms. The disease is quite widespread among the world's population. Has a progressive nature and is incurable. Only symptomatic treatment is performed. Specific treatment is currently under development. From this article you can learn about the caus...
Astigmatism - associated with the violation of normal refraction ophthalmic disease.It is diagnosed in most of us, but the degree of severity, and therefore the symptomatology, can be different. Usually, the disease is inherited from parents. For pathology, the uneven curvature of the crystalline or corneal layer is characteristic in different directions (more and less convex zones appear, which should normally not be). In this review, we will talk about a mixed form of pathology - its featu...
Inflammation of the cornea is a serious disease that can threaten a complete loss of vision. Inflammatory process arises both from traumatic influence, and from various infections. The diagnosis and appointment of treatment is carried out by an ophthalmologist. In order to avoid relapse, treatment should be comprehensive. Content 1Varieties of keratitis 2Causes 3Symptoms of the disease 4Possible complications 5Treatment 6Prevention 7Video 8conclusions Varieties of keratitis If yo...
Among a wide variety of skin diseases, a pathological process is often diagnosed, in which miliums or white spots are formed. They are concentrated under the eyes or on the upper eyelid. Acne can affect both adults and children. The choice of the appropriate method of treatment is carried out taking into account the degree of damage and the symptoms present. Content 1Definition of disease 2Causes 3Symptoms 4Possible complications 5Treatment 5.1Drug method 5.2Surgical method 5.3Folk...
Fabry's disease (ceramide trihexocosidosis, Anderson's disease, diffuse universal angiokeratoma, hereditary dystonic lipidosis) - this is a hereditary metabolic disease associated with the accumulation of glycosphingolipids (a kind of fats) in some cells of the body rights. Most often the disease manifests itself as a visual impairment, specific skin changes in the form of angiokera, renal insufficiency, heart problems, damage to the nervous system. The disease is progressive and shortens l...
The tumor of the spinal cord is a neoplasm located in the region of the spinal cord. The tumor can be benign and malignant. This insidious disease can be manifested by signs characteristic of other diseases or even remain invisible until the tumor grows to considerable size. Symptoms of a tumor of the spinal cord are very diverse, which is associated with the location of the tumor, the nature and rate of its growth, the peculiarities of the histological structure. The most informative method...
Conjunctivitis is an inflammatory disease of the mucous membrane of the eye. The causes of its occurrence - viral, bacterial infections, allergies.The nature of the course of the disease can be chronic or acute. Types of conjunctivitis in modern medicine are different (chlamydial, bacterial, hermetic, adenovirus), but they all have similar manifestations. More details about the causes of the disease, symptoms, methods of diagnosis, prevention and treatment (therapy of pathology is conducted ...
Erythromelalgia (synonyms: Mitchell's syndrome, painful limited edema of Pospelov's skin, acromelalgia, Lannoy's vasomotor paralysis) is quite rare disease of the autonomic nervous system, the clinical signs of which arise from the paroxysmal enlargement of small arteries on the hands and feet. As a result, acute burning pain in the extremities appears, reddening of the skin of the hands and feet develops, the temperature rises locally (hands and feet become hot to the touch). Clear reasons ...
The retina of the eye is the shell that lays our eye from the inside.It includes special cells-photoreceptors, which allow us to perceive the image and transmit nerve impulses to our brain.The retina feeds a multitude of vessels located beneath it. If the retina is damaged, visual problems may occur.In this article, we will consider in detail the causes of detachment of the retina, as it is manifested and treated. Content 1What is retinal detachment 2Symptoms 2.1initial stage 2.2Floati...
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