Articles, tagged with "optic nerve", page 1
12th January 2012
The risk of developing glaucoma is very real for all of us. In fact, the probability of developing the disease increases dramatically as we get older. Knowing that there are tried and trusted treatments provides some respite but, unfortunately, glaucoma s...
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Author:
Kate Dawson
16th November 2011
There are many conditions that can affect the quality of ones eye sight but, for almost all of them, there is an effective treatment to hand. Certainly, the most modern treatment available today is laser eye surgery, a procedure that is neither as painful...
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Author:
Kate Dawson
28th October 2011
Eye Care
Caring for Eye Care:
Eye Care is an important factor in all of our lives. We sometimes take sight for granted but can you imagine not being able to see everyday things normally. Imagine not being able to see your kids, too...
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Author:
elanthevan
05th October 2011
Generally the pressure in the eye is balanced and it plays an important part in the functioning of the eye. This pressure is created with the help of a fluid which is known as aqueous and is produced by the cells which are located behind the iris. When th...
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Author:
Kaylie Foresterfinn
03rd October 2011
Declining health is an obvious problem of ageing adults and the incidence of diseases increases with age. Eye diseases are one of the most common problems in the 50 and above age group. Although these occur naturally over time, there are ways to prevent t...
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Author:
Kate Dawson
28th September 2011
If you are new to wearing glasses, or even if you've worn glasses for a lifetime, you may wonder if you're eligible to wear contact lenses.The Good NewsOver the past 40 years, corrective contact lenses have seen tremendous improvements. Because of this, a...
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Author:
JefferyGoff
12th August 2011
Glaucoma is a type of eye condition which includes a number of eye diseases causing an increase in intraocular pressure or pressure in the eye. Our eyes are filled with humor which is a clear fluid that helps nourish the cornea and lens as well as in the ...
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Author:
Cheyenne
12th August 2011
Typically the pressure within the eye is balanced and it plays an essential aspect inside the working of the eye. This stress is designed with all the support of a fluid which can be called aqueous and it is made from the cells which can be located behind...
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Author:
sarah1966
26th July 2011
What is amblyopia or lazy eye
Amblyopia, otherwise known as lazy eye,is a disorder of the visual system that is characterized by poor or indistinct vision in an eye that is otherwise physically normal, or out of proportion to associated structural abno...
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Author:
Joseph
20th June 2011
Article:
How to detect glaucoma?
To better detect the glaucoma your eyes must be checked regularly and systematically from 40 years of age or in the presence of other risk factors. The examination taken by the ophthalmologist for glaucoma detection is v...
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Author:
Andrew sam
16th May 2011
Cataract is a condition of the eye where the crystalline lens begins to cloud. Because of clouding, the light that is supposed to pass freely and where information is gathered by the optic nerve is obstructed, which causes poor vision. Although experience...
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Author:
Bruno Hill
16th May 2011
As the field of medicine gradually develops, several medical treatments are now being offered in order to achieve better health conditions and to fight ailments that take the best out of people. One of the many medical treatments being developed these day...
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Author:
Bruno Hill
04th May 2011
Some of the people get a very common query regarding eye problem and ask questions why does my eye twitch? Following is the perfect post for people those who want are bound with this query. The twitching of a person eyes is a very common phenomenon. Gener...
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Author:
rikhav123
18th April 2011
Glaucoma Surgery Can Slow Down or Stop the Progression of Glaucoma.
There are many people who suffer from glaucoma and go through glaucoma surgery. Glaucoma surgery is a widely used treatment for the eye disease. Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases tha...
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Author:
Michael Harrah
12th April 2011
Glaucoma is an eye condition that could be the cause of damage to the optic disc, a loss of vision and in some cases, blindness. It is caused by additional pressure in the eye that can also lead to problems such as headaches and pain in the eyes. Some fac...
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Author:
paulafkuho