Monday, 10 April 2023
Smoking is one of the leading causes of chronic disease and death worldwide, and its negative effects on health are widely known. However, many are unaware that smoking also has a significant impact on eye health.
Thursday, 30 March 2023
Sleep apnea is a common breathing disorder characterized by interrupted breathing during sleep. According to the National Sleep Foundation, approximately 22% of men and 17% of women suffer from sleep apnea.
Thursday, 23 March 2023
Fuchs' dystrophy is an eye disease that affects the cornea, a transparent layer that covers the eye. The cornea has the function of focusing light entering the eye and transmitting it to the retina, which allows us to see clear images. Fuchs' dystrophy occurs when fluid accumulates in the cornea, causing swelling and damage to the cells that form the cornea.
Thursday, 16 March 2023
Horner's syndrome is a neurological condition that can have a variety of causes and can result in a number of eye and facial symptoms. If symptoms occur, it is important to seek medical attention to determine the underlying cause and receive appropriate treatment.
Thursday, 02 March 2023
Lagophthalmos is a condition that prevents the eyes from closing completely. If the problem only occurs when sleeping, it is called nocturnal lagophthalmos.
Thursday, 23 February 2023
Healthy eyes and vision are extremely important for optimal sports performance. There are several important visual skills that can affect the practice of a sport. If you want to perform at your best, it is essential that you make sure you see your best.
Thursday, 16 February 2023
Rheumatoid arthritis is a type of autoimmune arthritis that affects the joints and other body tissues. In this disease, the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's cells and tissues, causing inflammation in the joints. This chronic inflammation can damage joint tissue and cause pain, swelling, stiffness and loss of mobility in the affected joints.
Thursday, 09 February 2023
Children are too young and inexperienced to realize that something is wrong with their vision. Often, eye problems go undetected until they are older, especially if they don't have eye exams other than those they get at school or from their pediatrician. But, as parents, we can notice things that could be signs that your child has vision problems. And the sooner these problems are treated, the better.
Thursday, 02 February 2023
Patients with ocular pathologies often describe a sensation of sand or foreign body in the eye, even though there is nothing there. This symptom, increasingly common in ophthalmology, is aggravated by visual fatigue due to remote work and prolonged use of screens.
Thursday, 26 January 2023
Retinoblastoma is a type of pediatric cancer that develops in the retina of the eye. The retina is located at the back of the eye. It has layers of cells that sense light and send information to the brain.
Thursday, 19 January 2023
Stargardt's disease is a rare genetic eye disease that occurs when fatty material builds up in the macula, the small part of the retina needed for sharp, detailed vision.
Friday, 13 January 2023
A pinguecula is a benign, or non-cancerous, growth that develops in the eye. It occurs in the conjunctiva, the thin layer of tissue that lines the white part of the eye. It can appear at any age, but occurs mostly in middle-aged and older people. These growths rarely need to be removed and, in most cases, no treatment is necessary.
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