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Ophthalmology (99 contents)
How do you look after your eyes in spring?
Spring is a time when our eyes are exposed to more harmful factors. During a sunny day, more UV radiation enters the eyes, for allergy sufferers it is a period of increased allergies, in addition, we...
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...
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?
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...
How to choose your sunglasses - some practical advice
Summer is in full swing - hot weather, strong sun, wind are not conducive to taking care of your eyesight. We try to protect our eyes by reaching for sunglasses. But what should you pay attention to...
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...
Long-term redness of the eye and its effects
Redness of the eye can be associated with an unpleasant feeling of irritation, discomfort and, as a consequence, even with problems with vision. The problem of red eye should not be underestimated -...
Czech doctors transferred a nerve from the forehead to the damaged cornea
Doctors at St. Anne's University Hospital in Brno were the first in the Czech Republic to perform a unique operation on a patient with chronic corneal ulceration. They moved the nerve from the...
Colour perception is more limited than previously thought
Recent research into the human eye's perception of colour has shown that we see surprisingly little of it and that the brain is largely responsible for creating colour reality.
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 lambdis?
Jagellosis is an extremely serious infectious disease that is diagnosed primarily in people living or residing in Africa or Asia. What are the symptoms of juglone? Is it easy to contract?
Deterioration of eyesight during pregnancy - which ladies are at risk?
Pregnancy - a time of waiting for a baby, but also a time of enormous changes in a woman's body. When pregnancy goes without a hitch, we forget that the changes taking place in a woman's body can...
How to protect your eyesight in summer?
The summer sun not only gives us a beautiful tan. The sun's rays also have an effect on our eyes. How can we effectively protect our eyesight?
Young child versus phone screen - WHO warns!
Younger and younger children are eagerly using smartphones. Parents often see nothing wrong with this, but the WHO has a completely different opinion on the subject.
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.
Short-sightedness a common phenomenon
On the occasion of World Sight Day, which takes place every year on the second Thursday of October, Dr Anna Maria Ambroziak, MD, was interviewed. The respected doctor confessed that the number of...
Curcumin will help treat glaucoma?
Curcumin is more associated with a spice ingredient than a drug that can produce an effective therapeutic effect. It turns out that curcumin has found a new use, as demonstrated by a team of...
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.
