Removing cataracts
A cataract can be removed with a technique known as phacoemulsification. Cataract surgery has become quicker and safer in recent years, but it is still an operation and shouldn’t be dismissed as a ‘minor thing.’
Effective blepharitis treatment
Hot compresses and lid massage remain the mainstay of treatment of blepharitis. The biggest problem in blepharitis is congestion and blockage of the oil glands (meibomian) along the margins of the eyelids.
Natural remedies for cataracts
Natural remedies for cataracts have not been proven by science. Everybody is going to get cataracts, but you can slow it down.
Humphrey visual field test
Humphrey visual field testing is a critical test for diagnosing and managing glaucoma or other causes of damage to the optic nerve.
Different types of cataracts
Cataracts can come in different colours and in different sizes. There are 3 common types of cataract but the word cataract refers to any imperfection or discolouration of the human lens.
Choosing the right lens implant
When you are going to have cataract surgery, you have to decide which type of lens you want to have implanted. Laura Crawley explains the lens options and their benefits.
Do I need cataract surgery?
In the past, a cataract did have to be “ripe” before surgery could be undertaken, but modern cataract surgery can be done at any time, and the decision to go ahead with surgery should be based on how the cataract affects you in your day to day life.
Sore eyes as a contact lenses wearer
There is a down-side to contact lenses; no matter how good they are letting oxygen and hydration pass through to nourish the eye they are still a foreign body sitting on the surface of the eye, and they can be associated with eye infections, some of which are sight threatening.
Glaucoma drops and eye redness
Glaucoma drops are highly effective in reducing high eye pressure, but drops can cause eye redness, this can be a bad sign, but it could be easily addressed by prescribing preservative-free drops.
Treatments for puffy eyes
Puffy eyes treatment uses different stages. First is rest and nutrition. Also regular lubricating drops can soothe and rehydrate your eyes.