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Diseases of the eye and its appendages (65 contents)
How to deal with tearing eye problems?
Eye tearing is an ailment that can have a variety of causes, from allergic reactions to dry eyes to eye infections and diseases. Although tears play a key role in protecting and moisturising the...
What is glaucoma and how can it be prevented?
Glaucoma is an eye disease characterised by damage to the optic nerve, usually associated with increased intraocular pressure. It is a condition that can lead to loss of vision, so early recognition...
Smog has a detrimental effect on eyesight
The winter bad air condition caused by exceeding the permissible dust standards in the atmosphere affects children and the elderly the most. In addition to its negative effects on the respiratory...
Who is medical cannabis for?
For years, cannabis has been the subject of much controversy and debate, most often centred on its legalisation, with various arguments being put forward by both supporters and opponents of its...
Orbital dermoid cyst and how to remove it
Anorbital dermoid cyst is a type of benign tumour that arises from abnormal cell division. Is it dangerous?
Yellow tufts of the eyelids - what are they and how do I remove them?
The eyelid tufts are lumpy or nodular skin lesions located on the skin of the eyelids. With their characteristic yellowish or slightly brown colour, they are often the object of complexes. How can...
Scleral, entropion and ectropion - eye lesions to watch out for
Lesions can appear in the area of the eyeball - whether on the lower or upper eyelid - which require medical consultation. In addition to the so-called sclerosis, other lesions can also appear on the...
Eyeglasses from the chains, or how not to harm your eyes when buying glasses
Fashionable frames at good prices tempt us in drugstores or chain stores. A quick change of look, low cost - what more could you want? However, if you have impaired vision and decide to choose your...
Loss of vision in one eye. What could be the cause?
Vision loss can affect one or both eyes. Some forms of sight loss are temporary, while others are irreversible. In both cases, there are often steps that can be taken to improve or correct the...
Retinoblastoma: a malignant tumour of childhood
Retinoblastoma is the most common intraocular neoplasm in children. It is found in one in every 15,000 to 20,000 newborns. It is a malignant tumour originating from primitive cells of the retina,...
What is retinopathy of prematurity?
Retinopathy is a disease of the so-called immature retina. It occurs in children born prematurely, in whom the normal structure of the retina has not developed. Adequate ophthalmic and paediatric...
How to use contact lenses properly?
Do you wear contact lenses? If you want to prolong their life and make your vision more comfortable, it is essential that you follow the correct lens care regimen.
Chronic stress can lead to loss of sight
No one needs to be convinced that stress damages the human organism. After all, it is well known that in excess, it can lead either to psychological disorders or many organic diseases. Recently,...
The appearance of the iris can reveal our health problems
The eye is said to be the image of our soul. Is it possible that the eyes also reflect our health? Iridologists say that the patterns and colours of the iris can reveal our health problems.
9 May is Ophthalmology Day
Ophthalmologists and Ophthalmology Day is celebrated every year on 9 May, the anniversary of the birth of Ferdinad Monoyer, a French ophthalmologist and professor of medical physics in Lyon.
Laser correction of a child's visual impairment
Long hours spent in front of a computer or smartphone screen are increasing the number of people with visual impairment. Thanks to the development of medicine, sufferers (including myopia and...
Conjunctivitis - a springtime affliction?
Conjunctivitis is a common condition that affects everyone at least once in their lifetime. Most often, it has a benign course and resolves spontaneously without leaving any ocular complications. The...
