Articles starting with 'L':
| Lagophthalmos |
Lagophthalmos
Eyelids act as protective covers for your eyes. Proper closure and blinking of your eyelids is essential for normal ocular health and functionality. Lagophthalmos is the inability to fully close the upper eyelid. It is a form of facial paralysis affecting the obicularis muscle in the eyelidand it usually affects only one side of the face. With incomplete lid closureyour eye is constantly exposed to the drying effects of outside airas well as to dust particles and d... Read More
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| Laser Capsulotomy |
Laser Capsulotomy
A laser is a high-tech device that produces very high-energy light beams that can cut tissues in certain types of surgery.
Most cataracts are removed surgically by a method called extra-capsular cataract extraction. In this procedurethe front part of the capsule – the membrane enclosing the cataract – is opened and the cloudy lens is removed; the back part of the capsule is left in place to support a plastic intraocular lens (... Read More
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| Laser Surgery Expectations |
Laser Surgery Expectations
What kind of results can I expect? Although no one can promise patients "perfect" or 20/20 visionmost laser patients no longer need glasses or contacts to driveplay sportswatch TVor participate in careers requiring excellent vision such as police and fire fighters. Even those who are severely nearsightedfarsightedand astigmatic can be treated — and achieve outstanding results. The goal of laser vision correction is to achieve the best visual result i... Read More
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| LASIK FAQs |
LASIK FAQ s
The time before the procedure will give you a chance to visit with your ophthalmologist and ask any last minute questions...
1) How long does the procedure take? The actual laser procedure itself usually takes less than a minute per eye. It can take a little longer or a little lessdepending on the correction done. Including preparation timeyou can expect LASIK will take approximately 10-15 minutes per eye. Your office visit on the day of the proced... Read More
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| Latent Hyperopia |
Latent Hyperopia
Overview Farsightednessmedically termed as hyperopia(hi-per-O-pe-ah) is a common condition that affects approximately 25 per cent of the adult population. It refers to a vision problem in which the focusing power of the eye is too weak. This type of refractive error usually results in difficulty when focusing on close objects butdepending on the severitycan also affect distance vision as well. Farsightedness occurs when the eyeball is too shortas measured from front... Read More
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| Lattice Degeneration |
Lattice Degeneration
Lesions appear as criss-crossing lines and may run around the circumference of the eye. Often the thinning becomes profound that some patients develop retinal holes.
Lattice degeneration is the thinning and weakening of the retinathe light-sensitive inner layer of the eye that receives visual images. The retina is quite thin and fragileand its stability depends on interaction with other ocular structures. Although the exact cause is st... Read More
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| Leafy Green Vegetables Help Prevent Cataracts |
Leafy Green Vegetables Help Prevent Cataracts
Lutein and zeaxanthin were nearly 10 times more powerful than vitamin E in protecting the cells from UV-induced damage.
A new study from Ohio State University provides the first laboratory evidence that certain antioxidants found in dark leafy green vegetables can indeed help prevent cataracts. Vitamin manufacturers often add the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin to their productsbut until now there has been n... Read More
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| Learn How Smoking Can Be Damaging To Your Eyesight |
Learn How Smoking Can Be Damaging To Your Eyesight
"The chemicals from cigarettes can cause inflammation of the conjunctiva causing your eyes to be irritated and turning red"
Most people are not aware of this fact or choose to ignore it but smoking can be very damaging to your eyes. The chemicals from cigarettes can cause inflammation of the conjunctivacausing your eyes to be irritatedand turning red. Studies have indicated that a correlation between smoking and... Read More
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| Lens Enhancements |
Lens Enhancements
New advances in lens treatments have resulted in features that can prolong the life of lenses and make spectacles more comfortable. Their functions include visual comfortprotecting your eyes from the sunincreasing lens durability and improving lens appearance. It is best to add lens enhancements during the fabrication of the lensesrather than to add it to older lenses. Scratch-Resistant Coatings – Anti-scratch coatings act like a shield to make plastic... Read More
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| Lens Enhancements |
Lens Enhancements
New advances in lens treatments have resulted in features that can prolong the life of lenses and make spectacles more comfortable. Their functions include visual comfortprotecting your eyes from the sunincreasing lens durability and improving lens appearance. It is best to add lens enhancements during the fabrication of the lensesrather than to add it to older lenses.
Scra... Read More
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| Lens Materials and Designs |
Lens Materials and Designs
New advances in lens technology have made it possible for spectacles to have better opticsbe thinnerlighterand more comfortable.
When choosing a new pair of spectaclesmost time is spent selecting the right frame – but available lens options should be of equal importance. New advances in lens technology have made it possible for spectacles to have better opticsbe thinnerlighterand more comfortable. Lenses have also become mo... Read More
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| Lid Hygiene |
Lid Hygiene
Consider the amount of dirtdebrisand foreign matter that accumulates on our eyelids and lashes. Where does it all go?...
Most people don’t know how important it is to practice proper eyelid hygiene. In factmany people may scoff at such an idea. But consider the amount of dirtdebrisand foreign matter that accumulates on our eyelids and lashes. Where does it all go? It remains thereembeddedand nothing gets it out except a careful cleaning a... Read More
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| Lid Hygiene |
Lid Hygiene
Consider the amount of dirtdebrisand foreign matter that accumulates on our eyelids and lashes. Where does it all go?...
Most people don’t know how important it is to practice proper eyelid hygiene. In factmany people may scoff at such an idea. But consider the amount of dirtdebrisand foreign matter that accumulates on our eyelids and lashes. Where does it all go? It remains thereembeddedand nothing gets it out except a careful cleaning a... Read More
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