The eyes are a very important part of our body, but just like everything else they can "age". Typically when eyes age the lens becomes opaque or cloudy which affects the person's overall sight. The cloudy lenses are called cataracts. The good news is that there are ways to prevent cataracts from developing and there are also ways to treat them once they have developed. This article discusses how to prevent them, how to slow them down and...more
Many of us want to lose weight but few of us are successful. We may have tried all the traditional methods of losing weight like dieting and exercising but the extra pounds may have just stayed on. In some cases people tend to put on weight not because of skewed lifestyles but because of medical situations. After they fail to lose weight they just give into an unhealthy lifestyle. However, this is a vicious circle because this eventually leads to...more
Eye Cataract Surgery Results The vast majority of patients who undergo surgery report excellent eye cataract surgery results. However, in some cases eye cataract surgery results are not what the patient expected and cataract removal does not always result in complete improvement in vision. This is due to the fact that sight is dependent on many other factors, such as the "health" of the retina, which may also be impaired. Alternatives where Complete Sight has Not Been Gained In cases where eye cataract surgery results do not provide a marked improvement, proper prescription eyewear can usually further enhance vision to that of an acceptable range. For example prescription lenses can be designed to allow the eye to focus clearly once again. Another option should eye cataract surgery results show that there is not a significant improvement, is contact lenses or lens implantation after surgery to improve vision and depth perception. In general cataract surgery is highly successful and significant, sight-threatening complications are extremely rare. Most eye cataract surgery results do show a marked improvement. How to Avoid Pain and Discomfort In addition to what one can...more
An Instruction of Lasik Surgery Prior to make an decision to have an eye surgery to correct vision, to consider what types of surgeries, a normal refractive eye surgery or a custom lasik surgery, is more suitable to you is crucial. In spit that lasik performs well in vision correction, however, not everyone is a good candidate for it....more
Knee Replacement Surgery The knee is the largest joint in the body. Nearly normal knee function is needed to perform routine everyday activities. The knee is made up of the lower end of the thigh bone (femur), which rotates on the upper end of the shin bone (tibia), and the knee cap (patella), which slides in a groove on the end of the...more
What you should know after having cataract surgery The period after cataract surgery is very important. Your eye doctor will patch your eye by using protective eye shield which is made of plastic .you will use this protective shield for few weeks especially when you are sleeping or when you decided to go out. Common symptoms of post cataract surgery: 1- Mild eye discomfort 2- Itching 3- Foreign body sensation Your eye doctor will give you post cataract medication or eye drops prescriptions. you should use these eye drops for few weeks. These post cataract eye drops are usually a combination of steroid to reduce the inflammation and antibiotics to prevent infection. Your eye doctor also will give you instructions in which you should follow them for the first few weeks till your cataract surgery wound is completely sealed and the risk of infection is reduced.These instructions are: 1- Use the given eye drops as prescribed 2- Avoid bending because you will add more pressure on the wound 3- Avoid exercise and heavy lifting 4- Avoid pressing or rubbing your eyes 5- Avoid washing your eye when you wash you face or taking a bath 6- Avoid swimming or hot tubs 7- Avoid...more
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