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Exploding Eye Lecture (Video) |
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Exploding Eye Lecture (Video). Here is our latest lecture on eye trauma, where I discuss many causes of ocular trauma: heat injury, projectiles (airsoft, paintball, bb gun), chemical burns, laser, and explosive trauma. You can watch this lecture in high-resolution 720p by changing the settings to HD in the player below (or by watching the YouTube version. Subscribe to our iTunes Podcast. Search iTunes for ophthobook. SCREEN SHOTS FROM THIS VIDEO LECTURE:. The power of light energy is discussed, including...
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Tropias and Phorias (Video) |
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Tropias and Phorias (Video). This video lecture covers ocular motility, specifically the difference between tropias and phorias. This is a simplified approach to detecting strabismus and documenting your findings. I’ve created an animatronic set of eyes out of cardboard to simulate these findings! Subscribe to our iTunes Podcast. Search iTunes for ophthobook. Screen Captures and Notes. Misalignment that is always there, even when both eyes are open and attempting. Detect it with the Cover-Uncover test.
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allergy drops |
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Allergy drops are commonly used to treat ocular itching and swelling. There are several types of allergy drops on the market. The first generation antihistamine drops like Opcon-A. Are effective but tend to give short-lived relief. Second generation antihistamines like Alaway. Are more effective and what I recommend for most of my patients. Prescription strength allergy drops are also available such as Bepreve. Comment by test — March 11, 2013. 3 Both eyes are involved. Comment by Timothy Root, M.D.
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suggest |
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Did we miss an important ophthalmology/optometry eye term? Let me know by commenting below and I’ll try to add it to the dictionary! Thanks so much for your input! Uh … how about “eye goobers? Comment by Tom — April 27, 2013. That sounds like dried tear secretions. There isn’t any specific word to describe that … however, I do see “scurf” used in a similar way. Scurf is the debris that forms on eyelashes in people with blepharitis. Comment by Timothy Root, M.D. 8212; May 7, 2013. 8212; August 26, 2013.
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ALT |
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This stands for Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty and is a laser. Procedure designed to lower the eye pressure. In people with glaucoma. This procedure involves using a “hot” laser to burn spots into the trabecular meshwork. Even though ALT is preferred over glaucoma surgery (it’s a lot less traumatic) … I was never a huge fan of the procedure. The pressure effect seems to wear off over time and the procedure can’t be repeated. After all, the eye can only suffer so much scarring. The main downside with both of...
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accommodation |
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Accommodation is the process by which the eye focuses to see near objects. A normal eye, that is to say, an eye that is neither nearsighted. Is naturally focused to see distant objects clearly. To see close-up objects, such as when reading, the flexible lens. With time. This loss of accommodation is called presbyopia. With accommodation, the lens becomes rounder. Finally, here is a rock song about accommodation:. If you have questions about this topic, please feel free to comment! So I’ve uploaded ...
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acyclovir |
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An antiviral pill used for viral infections such as shingles. Chicken pox) and herpetic eye disease. This medication is cheap and effective, but requires a lot of pills to get the correct dosing. A similar medicine we use is called Valtrex. Some people with these recurring infections will take a maintenance dose of acyclovir to decrease the chance of a new outbreak. Acyclovir is an excellent medication … effective, inexpensive, and easy to find. Comment by Timothy Root, M.D. 8212; May 4, 2013.
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acute glaucoma |
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Acute glaucoma is when the pressure. Inside the eye goes up suddenly. This usually occurs because of a sudden closure of the drainage “ angle. 8221; inside the eye. With no drainage, the aqueous. Acute glaucoma is less common in the USA as most people with glaucoma have chronic “open-angle” glaucoma. If an eye appears to be at risk for having an attack, then we will sometimes perform a prophylactic laser procedure called a laser peripheral iridotomy ( LPI. To decrease the likelihood of this problem.
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