Abrasion
... scratch of the surface of the clear part of the
eye . This clear tissue of the
eye is known as the cornea . Derm abrasion is ... (scratch): First aid The most common types of
eye injury involve the cornea - the clear, ...
Adenoviruses
... cold , conjunctivitis (an infection in the
eye ), croup , bronchitis , bronchiolitis ( ... of virus es that cause respiratory tract and
eye infections . Adenoviruses used in gene therapy ... respiratory tract, gastrointestinal , and
eye infections . Other viral vector s, like the ...
Adenovirus
... cold , conjunctivitis (an infection in the
eye ), croup , bronchitis , bronchiolitis ( ... respiratory tract, gastrointestinal , and
eye infections . adenovirus A group of virus es that cause respiratory tract and
eye infections . Adenovirus es used in gene ...
Allergic conjunctivitis
... Allergic conjunctivitis describes the
eye 's reaction to allergy -causing substances like ... is treated with anti -inflammatory
eye drops. Gentle bathing of the
eye and lashes with cooled boiled water may help. ...
Alport syndrome
... progressive deafness and abnormalities of the
eye . Alport syndrome is very similar to ... There may be nerve deafness and congenital
eye abnormalities associated with Alport syndrome . ... deafness , progressive kidney damage, and
eye defects. Alport syndrome Atheroembolic ...
Amblyopia
... : Partial or complete loss of vision in one
eye caused by conditions that affect the normal ... can be caused by any condition that causes one
eye to be favored and the other ignored by the brain. Amblyopia is diagnose d with an
eye exam. If the exam shows that a child has poor ...
Anatomy
... Biopsy - Cervical Cryosurgery ...
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Astigmatism
... cornea , less frequently the lens —of the
eye . Astigmatism occurs when the front surface of your
eye ( cornea ) or the lens , inside your
eye , has a slightly different surface curvature in ...
Bacterial
... spread though direct contact with the infected
eye . For instance, a person may touch the infected
eye and then touch your hand ; then you touch or rub your
eye . bacterial toxin A toxic substance, ...
Bends
... us to see images clearly, light rays enter the
eye , where the lens bends and focuses the rays ... retina . The lens changes shape to allow the
eye to focu on objects at different distances. ... error, which is an error in the way the
eye bends the entering light rays that the brain ...
Bifocals
... strengths, allowing the wearer to focus the
eye for either near or distant vision . bile ... ... bottom reading portion. Do the test with each
eye separately, first the right and then the left . Aging Eyesight: Laser
eye Surgery for Bifocals - Source:WebMD Feature ...
Binocular
... ignore the image from the weaker or misaligned
eye . Orthoptists evaluate and treat patients with disorders of binocular vision and
eye movements . Orthoptists are uniquely skilled in ... modalities for these conditions. Each
eye must work more independently, making good ...
Blepharitis
... Often, there is a secondary infection of the
eye and a loss of eyelashes. BLEPHARITIS - ... , or allergies . It is the most common
eye disease . Blepharitis is an inflammation ... the eyelashes may fall out. Anti -infective
eye preparations are used to treat ...
Blindness
... or permanent. Damage to any portion of the
eye , the optic nerve , or the area of the brain ... of the cornea (the clear front surface of the
eye ) by ultraviolet B rays (UVB). Also called ... retina is the nerve layer at the back of the
eye that converts light into nerve signals that ...
Blocked tear duct
... that carries tears away from the surface of the
eye to the nose. A blocked tear duct is usually ... of increased sensitivity to light or wind , an
eye infection , or a blocked tear duct . You ... elements. In some cases, tearing can signal an
eye infection or a blocked tear duct . See an ...
Blurred vision
... Blurred vision can also be an important clue to
eye disease . Blurred vision is the loss of ... coloring of the colored part ( iris ) of the
eye . This mostly occurs in people with hazel eyes . ... . blurred vision double vision in one
eye sensitivity to light spots in your vision ...
Bruise
... have broken a bone. has injured or bruise d an
eye . Bruise mark treatment Alternative Names: ... barefoot. Like a bruise , as a black
eye heals, the swelling around the
eye decreases, and the bruise gradually fades ....
Burn
... and how long the substance had contact with the
eye . Damage is usually limited to the front of the
eye . The cornea is the very top layer of the
eye that is most often affected. SYMPTOMS"Feet ...
Cataract
... to remove a clouded lens ( cataract ) from the
eye to improve vision , which almost always ... in medicine, opacity of the lens of the
eye , which impairs vision . Cataract s that ... . Cataract : A clouding of the lens of the
eye . The normally clear aspirin-sized lens of the ...
Cataracts
... d? In addition to a complete medical history and
eye examination of your child, diagnostic procedures ... a normally transparent structure that helps the
eye focus light and form images. Cataracts are ... Cataracts are a common problem with ageing. The
eye 's lens becomes cloudy and vision is ....
Cataract removal
... to remove a clouded lens ( cataract ) from the
eye to improve vision , which almost always ... ... An ophthalmologist can also perform
eye surgery , like cataract removal and LASIK ... performance. Aphakia: Absence or loss of the
eye 's natural crystalline lens , as after cataract ...
Chemical burn
... a child gets any type of chemical in his/her
eye . This is a medical emergency , and the child ... strength. Chemical burn s represent 7-10% of
eye injuries . About 15-20% of burns to the face involve at least one
eye . Although many burns result in only minor ...
Chlamydia
... of the male and female genital tract,
eye infections , and pneumonia . Chlamydia . ... and adenovirus also cause infections of the
eye . Your friend and you have probably shared one of these organ isms. A chronic infectious
eye disease caused by Chlamydia infection of ...
Choroid
... tissue between the sclera (white of the
eye ) and retina . It is part of the uvea and supplies nutrients to the inner parts of the
eye . Choroid itis: An inflammation of the layer of the
eye behind the retina , either in its entirely ( ...
Cilia
... The cilia ry body is the structure in the
eye that secretes the transparent liquid within the
eye (aqueous humor). It also contains the cilia ry ... ... Cilia ry body A structure in the
eye that contains muscle s which will affect the ...
Ciliary body
... The ciliary body is the structure in the
eye that secretes the transparent liquid within the
eye (aqueous humor). It also contains the cilia ry ... evidence. Ciliary body A structure in the
eye that contains muscle s which will affect the ...
Cluster headaches
... on one side of the head, behind or around one
eye . The pain usually starts near one
eye and shoots up to the top of the head on that ... headaches across the temple or around the
eye and occurring once or more a day, and often ...
Congenital cataract
... sister was born with a cataract in one
eye . She had surgery as an infant to try to ... cataract involves clouding of the lens of the
eye that is present at birth . Pictures & Images
eye ... Congenital cataract s may be inherited. ...
Conjunctiva
... of the eyelids and the outer surface of the
eye . [ Med Help International ] [ Search ] [ Ask the ... shot Eyes , Conjunctiva l Injection , Red
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eye Redness: Home Care & Treatment For ...
Conjunctivitis
... ... Conjunctivitis , also known as pink
eye , is an inflammation of the conjunctiva of the
eye . The conjunctiva consists of the membrane that lines the inside of the
eye and also a thin membrane that covers the ...
Cornea
... scratch of the surface of the clear part of the
eye . This clear tissue of the
eye is known as the cornea . CORNEA L ... cornea with a healthy one from a donor's
eye . Unlike transplantation of most other organ ...
Corneal ulcer
... in a blurred vision or even loss of the
eye . Severe corneal ulcer s caused by bacterial , fungal, parasitic or viral
eye infections Severe trauma tic injuries that ... or cut the cornea Chemical burn s of the
eye Cornea l scars ... Bacterial ...
Crossed eyes
... this, a child may consistently focus with one
eye more than the other. Crossed eyes ( strabismus ) can be treated during infancy, using
eye patches , surgery or medicine injection s. Treatment may improve the appearance of the
eye , but it can do nothing to cure the underlying ...
Cross-eye
... of an imbalance in the muscle s that control
eye movement ; also called squint . It is a ... of one or more of ... Alternate Names : Lazy
eye Repair, Repair of Cross-Eye , Resection and Recession, Strabismus Repair Definition
eye muscle repair is surgery to align eyes or ...
Delayed growth
... in adults. Clouding of the lens of the
eye ( cataract ). High blood pressure in the
eye or fluid buildup in the
eye ( glaucoma ). Upset stomach Failure to ...
Detached retina
... from its normal position lining the back of the
eye ). Alternative Names: Sclera l buckling ... a physician who specializes in
eye problems . See an illustration of a detached ... retina , allowing fluid from the middle of the
eye to flow under the retina , causing the layers ...
Diabetic retinopathy
... retinopathy is progressive damage to the
eye 's retina caused by long-term diabetes . It ... membrane that covers the back of the
eye ). If untreated, it may lead to blindness . ... of loss of central vision in the elderly
eye infection , inflammation , or injury ...
Diplopia
... : Double vision ( diplopia ) in only one
eye . The double vision persists when the other
eye is covered. DIPLOPIA : Double vision . ... Double vision ( diplopia ), usually in one
eye . Some people describe this as "ghosting" around ...
Double vision
... Double vision Loss of vision Headaches
eye and/or neck pain Symptoms of an aneurysm ... ... blurred vision double vision in one
eye sensitivity to light spots in your vision ... less able to suppress the image from the weaker
eye . Double vision or seeing dark or blind ...
Dry Eyes
... vision . A humidifier in your house or special
eye drops can help restore the moisture, although ... coloring of the colored part ( iris ) of the
eye . This mostly occurs in people with hazel eyes . The change in
eye color may be permanent. The result is dry ...