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What is Meant by Oculoplasty?
Summary: Oculoplasty, also known as ophthalmic plastic surgery, is a specialised branch of eye surgery that focuses on correcting functional and cosmetic issues related to the eyelids, tear ducts, eye socket, and surrounding facial structures. The…
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Eye Flu Symptoms: How to Recognise and Treat It
Key Takeaways: Eye flu is another name for viral conjunctivitis, an infection of the thin layer over the white of the eye that causes redness, watering, itching, and sticky discharge.? It is highly contagious, spreading through infected tears…
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Hypertensive Retinopathy Stages: A Complete Guide
Key Takeaways: Hypertensive retinopathy is damage to the tiny blood vessels in the retina caused by long-standing high blood pressure, and its ?grades? (1?4) show how severe this damage is. Grade 1?2 usually have no eye symptoms and are picked…
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What to Expect During a Dacryocystitis Surgery?
Summary: Dacryocystitis is an infection of the tear sac, known as the lacrimal sac, located near the inner corner of the eye. This condition typically develops when the tear duct becomes blocked, allowing bacteria to multiply. Understanding…
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Thyroid Eye Disease and Eye Damage: A Simple Guide
Key Takeaways: Thyroid eye disease (TED) is an autoimmune condition that inflames tissues around the eyes (lids, cornea surface, eye muscles, fat), sometimes pressing on the optic nerve. Phases: An active (inflamed) phase for ~6?18 months,…
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How Blue Light Can Affect Your Eye Health?
Key Takeaways: Blue light is everywhere (sun, LEDs, screens); it isn't all bad, daytime blue light helps your body clock. Screens aren't ?burning the retina.? Day-to-day problems are dry eye, glare, and focus fatigue from long viewing. Sleep…
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Eye Floaters: Causes, Treatment, and When to See a Doctor
Key Takeaways: Floaters are tiny specks/threads that drift across your view, seen best on bright backgrounds. Common causes: Natural aging (PVD), eye inflammation (uveitis/infection), bleeding in the eye, retinal tears/detachment, and changes…
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5 Facts You Should Know About Eye Cancer
Summary: Eye cancer is a rare but serious condition that affects both adults and children. Recognising early eye cancer symptoms, understanding eye cancer causes, and knowing the different types of eye cancer can significantly improve outcomes.…
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Understanding Blepharitis: Types, Symptoms, and Effective Treatments
Key Takeaways: Blepharitis is an eyelid inflammation at the lash line; common, long-lasting, and not contagious. Causes: Skin bacteria, dandruff/rosacea, meibomian (oil) gland blockage, Demodex mites, allergies/irritants, and dry eye. 2 types…
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What is the most recommended Lazy Eye Treatment?
Key Takeaways: Lazy eye (amblyopia) is a condition where one eye didn't develop normal sight in childhood, so the brain favors the other eye. The eye looks normal, but sees less clearly. Causes Squint/strabismus, unequal glasses power (myopia/…
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