http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com Diabetes is reaching epidemic proportions in the United States with more then 26 million Americans currently suffering with this serious disease. The most common of the eye complications are bleeding in the retina and macular swelling. Diabetic retinopath... http://www.articlealley.com/article_916053_17.html 05th June 2009 When it comes to refractive surgery, the two best options are LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) or PRK (photorefractive keratectomy). LASIK will result in a faster healing time, but may present more secondary complications. In addition, not al... http://www.articlealley.com/article_731634_17.html 30th December 2008 Americans have pursued a never ending search for nutrients, and supplements in an effort to improve ocular health and prevent eye diseases. While many advertized items have little or no actual benefit, there are some that have been shown to be helpful, an... http://www.articlealley.com/article_682307_23.html 04th November 2008 When a patient walks through the door, the eye care professional must immediately begin evaluating the integrity of that patient; the way s/he carries themselves, their speech pattern, facial features, clarity of their eyes, position of their eyes, signs ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_668460_17.html 17th October 2008 The evolution of cataract surgery has changed significantly over the years. It began with simply opening a large wound to remove the cataract, and then closing the hole leaving a void where the natural lens was. The only way a patient could then see was w... http://www.articlealley.com/article_659539_17.html 08th October 2008 Glaucoma is a silent disease that always results in blindness if not properly treated. There are several types of glaucoma, but all are a result of increased pressure within the eye, and a corresponding decrease in blood flow to the optic nerve. Like most... http://www.articlealley.com/article_653852_17.html 01st October 2008 The lid is a very complex, and important structure. It has multiple functions that require a constant flow of fluids, and physiological maintenance. Disruption of any part of this mechanism can, and often does result in disease, pain and the possibility o... http://www.articlealley.com/article_610301_17.html 27th August 2008 Radial Keratotomy (RK) has been referred to by some as the "Grand Father" of Refractive Surgery. It involved making radial incisions in the cornea some times as deep as 80% of the total corneal thickness in an attempt to flatten the tissue. Astigmatism wa... http://www.articlealley.com/article_607737_17.html 22nd August 2008 Diabetes is a systemic disease that can, and often affects many areas of the body. The search for a cure has been long, and difficult, and to date the only therapy has been to manage the condition and treat the symptoms. While better blood glucose control... http://www.articlealley.com/article_603989_17.html 20th August 2008 The incidence of dry eyes in America has grown dramatically over the past decade as the environment has changed, and the average age of Americans has increased. As such, new and better therapeutic alternatives are required to treat this chronic and potent... http://www.articlealley.com/article_598767_17.html 14th August 2008 LASIK is a refractive surgical procedure that reshapes the cornea to focus light on to the retina. It is performed by creating a flap in the epithelium (outer) layer of the eye with either a lathe or laser, called Intralase. The underlying tissue is then ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_592656_23.html 29th July 2008 Cataracts are a clouding of the natural lens in the eye. The lens becomes yellow or opaque preventing light and images from reaching the retina. They most frequently affect older patients, but may appear in younger individuals as well. While the most comm... http://www.articlealley.com/article_574938_17.html 14th July 2008 Reduced vision, or even blindness my exist for an individual for a number of reasons. Treatment will depend on what the cause is, and how effective the treatment will be. Conventional, non invasive treatment has always been eye glasses, or contact lenses ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_565875_17.html 30th June 2008 Over the counter remedies are all thought to be very safe; since a doctor’s prescription is unnecessary. That however, is not true. All medications, whether they are prescribed or not, have side effects, and can react with other pharmacological entities... http://www.articlealley.com/article_559936_17.html 20th June 2008 In an effort to stay healthy, and prevent disease many of us have been taking vitamins. When examining the physiology of our eyes, it makes sense in certain instances to supplement our diets, and improve the metabolism of tissues. There are several pro... http://www.articlealley.com/article_552112_17.html 06th June 2008 Dry eyes are a serious and growing concern for millions of individuals. The eye must be bathed in a continuous flow of a tear film that consists of several components. A healthy tear film contains lipids, aqueous, and mucin. The outer lipid layer prevents... http://www.articlealley.com/article_549847_17.html 02nd June 2008 Blepharitis is the inflammation of the lids, and it affects the glands that reside within these tissues. The incidence of lid infection ranges from 3.2% in young adults and increases with age to 71.1% with seniors. The cause of Blepharitis is almost alway... http://www.articlealley.com/article_538035_17.html 15th May 2008 Cataract surgery has been performed for many years, and new developments have dramatically improved the post-op vision. The lens is a normal structure of the internal part of the eye. We are all born with clear, natural lenses whose function is to focus l... http://www.articlealley.com/article_533818_17.html 08th May 2008 As another summer season approaches, the issue of sunglasses once again resurfaces. Eye care specialists are frequently asked questions whether sunglasses are necessary, and is there really a difference between the cheap ones and the expensive types? The ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_507352_17.html 03rd April 2008 The many benefits of LASIK are obvious, vision without glasses, however several side affects must always be considered prior to surgery. One of the most significant, and bothersome is Dry Eyes. Most individuals that undergo the procedure will experience a... http://www.articlealley.com/article_485783_17.html 05th March 2008 In the hands of a well trained, experienced, and seasoned refractive surgeon, LASIK is a very good procedure with excellent results. IntraLASIK which is the same procedure that employs a laser to create the flap is even. An often over looked complication ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_476745_23.html 19th February 2008 For people over the age of forty, reading becomes increasingly difficult. This inability to focus up close is called Presbyopia. It is a normal part of aging, and can not be prevented. As LASIK and PRK have increased in popularity, researchers have looked... http://www.articlealley.com/article_475680_17.html 17th February 2008 Patients with systemic diseases and conditions frequently will also have ocular manifestations of those disorders. Recognizing these findings is vital to proper treatment. Patients who come to our office with complaints of dry eyes, or inflammatory con... http://www.articlealley.com/article_250945_17.html 18th January 2008 Health care has been much improved since the discovery of antibiotics. Prior to WWII, Sulfa drugs were the treatment of choice to fight bacteria and were quite successful, but did not cover all the organisms that attacked humans. As a result, many perishe... http://www.articlealley.com/article_238074_23.html 05th November 2007 Conductive Keratoplasty is a procedure whereby radio waves are introduced into the peripheral cornea in an attempt to steepen the corneal curve. This will increase the power of the cornea effectively making that eye nearsighted. In doing so, the eye will ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_209996_17.html 02nd September 2007 Macular Degeneration is an ocular condition whereby the central part of the retina called the Macula, breaks down resulting in decreased vision. Usually a genetic predisposition is required for the condition to occur and the severity will depend on both g... http://www.articlealley.com/article_200736_23.html 13th August 2007 An estimated 20% of the world’s population suffers from allergic disease and may present as red itchy eyes, rhinitis (runny nose), asthma, and allergic conjunctivitis. Ocular allergies are specific immunologic changes that result in inflammation on the... http://www.articlealley.com/article_164284_17.html 24th May 2007 Dry eyes may result when the eyes do not produce either enough or a poor quality tears. The tears are manufactured in the Lacrimal gland and other glands in the eye, and are comprised of 5 components. Among the parts of the tears are enzymes, water and mu... http://www.articlealley.com/article_162330_17.html 21st May 2007 A Cataract is the gradual opacification, and yellowing of the natural lens in the eye. The most common type is called Senile, or Nuclear type, and results from the absorption of high energy light over a period of years. The natural lens is made of an Alph... http://www.articlealley.com/article_156826_17.html 08th May 2007 LASIK, surgery to reduce or eliminate the need for eye glasses, has become very popular over the past 5-10 years. While most cases proceed quite well, the potential for complications does exist, and is often not discussed prior to surgery. 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