Eyelid Problems
May 31, 2011 | Category: ophthalmology tips, Videos | Leave a Comment
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What is blepharitis?
May 30, 2011 | Category: ophthalmology tips | Leave a Comment
Blepharitis is an inflammation of the eyelids. It is a very common condition that can be associated with a low grade bacterial infection (staphylococcal blepharitis) or a generalized skin condition (seborrheic blepharitis).
Who gets blepharitis?
Blepharitis is seen most commonly in adults. Factors believed to contribute to blepharitis include abnormalities in oil gland function and an alteration in bacterial colonies that normally live on the skin. Blepharitis is not contagious and cannot be passed FROM one person to another.
How do I know if I have blepharitis?
Red eyelid margins and persistent ocular irritation can be signs of blepharitis. However, your ophthalmologist can help definitively diagnose this condition by careful examination of the eyelid margins. In some instances, dry eye symptoms and underlying skin conditions (e.g. rosacea) can be associated with blepharitis.
How is blepharitis treated?
The inflammation around the eyelids can be improved by increased lid hygiene. Gently scrubbing the eyelid margins with baby shampoo diluted with water can decrease the amount of flaking skin and oil in the area. A cotton tipped applicator or a washcloth wrapped around the index finger can be used to apply the shampoo. Warm compresses applied to the lids for several minutes a day can also be helpful. In some SELECT cases, your ophthalmologist may also choose to prescribe an antibiotic ointment or drop. Blepharitis is a chronic condition that often requires long-term treatment in ORDER to prevent exacerbations.
The information and recommendations appearing on these pages are informational only and is not intended to be a basis for diagnosis, treatment or any other clinical application. For specific information concerning your personal medical condition, the DJO suggests that you consult your physician.
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Gotas para los ojos
May 26, 2011 | Category: ophthalmology tips, Videos | Leave a Comment
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Which eye care professional?
May 25, 2011 | Category: ophthalmology tips | Leave a Comment
Removing the confusion about the difference among Ophthalmologists and Optometrists
Many patients and consumers are confused about the qualifications of the eye care professionals who serve them.
Perhaps the greatest area of confusion is the distinction between an optometrist and an ophthalmologist. In the simplest of terms, an ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who specializes in treating the eye. An optometrist is a non-medical practitioner who has completed a post-graduate study program to provide a variety of eye care services. Differences in the education and training of health care professionals are important because they affect the quality and level of care patients receive.
Ophthalmologists
It takes many years of education and training to become a physician: 4 years of undergraduate school, 4 years of medical school, and 3 to 8 years of internship and residency, depending on the specialty selected. Premedical students must complete undergraduate work in physics, biology, mathematics, English, and inorganic and organic chemistry. Students also take courses in the humanities and the social sciences.
The minimum educational requirement for entry into a medical school is 3 years of college; most applicants, however, have at least a bachelor’s degree. Acceptance to medical school is highly competitive. Students spend most of the first 2 years of medical school in laboratories and classrooms, taking courses such as anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, pharmacology, psychology, microbiology, pathology, medical ethics, and laws governing medicine.
Ophthalmologists also learn to take medical histories, examine patients, and diagnose illnesses. During their last 2 years, students work with patients under the supervision of experienced physicians in hospitals and clinics, learning acute, chronic, preventive, and rehabilitative care. Through rotations in internal medicine, family practice, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry, and surgery, they gain experience in the diagnosis and treatment of illness.
Physicians are licensed by the states. To be licensed, physicians must graduate from an accredited medical school, pass a licensing examination, and complete 1 to 7 years of graduate medical education. To maintain their license, they must fulfill continuing medical education requirements each year.
M.D.s seeking board certification in a specialty may spend up to 7 years in residency training, depending on the specialty. A final examination immediately after residency or after 1 or 2 years of practice also is necessary for certification by the American Board of Medical Specialists. There are 24 specialty boards, one of which is in ophthalmology. For certification in a subspecialty, physicians usually need another 1 to 2 years of residency.
Surgeons are physicians who specialize in the treatment of injury, disease, and deformity through operations. Using a variety of instruments, and with patients under general or local anesthesia, a surgeon corrects physical deformities, repairs tissue after injuries, or performs preventive surgeries on patients with debilitating diseases or disorders.
Optometrists:
Optometrists, also known as doctors of optometry, or ODs, provide most primary vision care. Most optometrists complete a four-year bachelor’s degree before beginning the four-year program at a college of optometry leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. About 10 percent complete an additional resident or post-graduate program in a particular area of interest, according to the American Optometric Association (AOA). Optometrists do not attend a medical school, and they are not medical doctors.
Optometrists examine people’s eyes to diagnose vision problems and eye diseases, and they test patients’ visual acuity, depth and color perception, and ability to focus and coordinate their eyes. Optometrists prescribe eyeglasses and contact lenses and provide vision therapy and low-vision rehabilitation. Optometrists analyze test results and develop a treatment plan. Optometrists often provide preoperative and postoperative care to cataract patients, as well as patients who have had laser vision correction or other eye surgery. They also diagnose conditions due to systemic diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure, referring patients to other health practitioners as needed. Most optometrists are in general practice, according to the BLS.
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Eyedrops
May 24, 2011 | Category: ophthalmology tips, Videos | Leave a Comment
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Consejos para evitar el lagrimeo
May 3, 2011 | Category: ophthalmology tips, Videos | Leave a Comment
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Tearing: Causes and Tips
April 28, 2011 | Category: ophthalmology tips, Videos | Leave a Comment
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Consejos para el ojo rojo
April 19, 2011 | Category: ophthalmology tips, Videos | Leave a Comment
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Protect your Eyes from The Sun
April 18, 2011 | Category: ophthalmology tips | Leave a Comment
Prescription sunglasses help you see clearly and protect your eyes from the sun. Also, you can be sure to find the best sunglass lens to suit your budget and lifestyle. Whether you’re after a tint or glare protection, you’ll find it all under one roof at Centro Visual GyG.
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Causes and Tips for the Red Eye
April 14, 2011 | Category: ophthalmology tips, Videos | Leave a Comment
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