Cornea
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Conical CorneaCornea is the front part of the outer layer is transparent eye color, represents the front of the eye.
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Scratched Cornea Causes and TreatmentThere are many factors that can contribute to a scratched cornea.
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Researchers Develop Artificial CorneaIn the hopes of saving millions of eyesight, researchers have developed an artificial cornea which is set for clinical testing early in 2008. -
Ocular Health: The CorneaA simple description of the cornea and its functions as a part of the human eye. -
Diseases of the CorneaThe cornea is an important part of the eye, and is susceptible to disease. Fnd out what diseases may affect the cornea, and how they are treated.
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Artificial Cornea Implants on the HorizonPeople, who are at risk at going blind due to a cornea problem, can only hope on a cornea transplant to save their eyesight. However, donor corneas are rare. Now there is hope. Scientists have developed a workable artificial cornea.
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A Thinning Cornea Could Put You at Risk for Developing KeratoconusKeratoconus is one of the many eye conditions that you might be affected by and it can lead to serious vision problems.
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Corneal Abrasions: Don't Neglect Eye InjuriesCorneal abrasions are defined as a cut or scratch on the cornea. If you experience an eye injury, be sure to have it checked out promptly.
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I Have KeratoconusKeratoconus (KC) is a thinning disorder of the cornea that causes distortion and reduced vision. In its earliest stages, keratoconus causes slight blurring and distortion of vision and increased sensitivity to light.
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Hyphema Symptoms and TreatmentsHyphema is an eye disorder where there is bleeding in the cornea. My article talks about symptoms, causes, and some basic treatments.
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Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Vitamin AVitamin A is associated with eye health. A deficiency can lead to poor night vision, damage to the cornea and insufficient tear production. Find food sources for this substance so important in nutrition and do not neglect the daily recommended intake. -
Pannus: Another Eye Condition in DogsThis eye condition occurs when the dog's own immune system attacks the dog's cornea.
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Eye Injuries in DogsEye injury in dogs includes orbital injuries, lens capsule injuries, hyphema, sclera, conjunctiva, abrasions and laceration to the eyelids and cornea and penetration of the eye or cornea.
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Is Eye Transplantation a Feasible Option?Eye transplantation usually refers to the surgical procedure called keratoplasty. This is where the cornea from one person is transferred to another.
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Corneal Ulcers in DogsThe Corneal is "the clear outer capsule of the dog's eyes" and ulcers are "slower healing erosions of the cornea". So, corneal ulcers are healing erosions on the "clear outer capsule" in the dog's eyes.
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Does Your Cat Have Cloudy Eyes?If so, the cloudiness in the cat's eye or eyes can be a symptom of some underlying cause that is responsible for reducing the transparency of either the fluid media or cornea in the cat's eye or in the lens of the cat's eye.
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Stem Cell Resarch: Are There Any Benefits?Stem cell research has many pros and cons. Stem cell therapies can treat many medical problems and diseases, such as cloudiness in the cornea. In addition, stem cell treatments may bring us closer to a cure.
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How to Cure Rectal Cornea WormsThis malady can be fatal, read this now!
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Keratitis Symptoms and TreatmentKeratits occurs when the cornea of the eye becomes inflamed due to an injury or infection. If left untreated, Keratits can result in serious and permanent complications.
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What is a Pterygium and How is it Treated?A small growth found on the side of the cornea of the eye, a pterygium can look terrible, however it is something that can be easily treated. -
Corneal Transplants: My Family History ExploredWhen an individual has a damaged or diseased cornea, a corneal transplant is performed to repair their vision. During a corneal transplant (keratoplasty), a deceased donor's corneal tissue is transplanted to the eye of a living individual.
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Synthetic Corneas May Save VisionNew synthetic corneas grown in a collagen culture have proved effective in transplants.
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Pannus: Caring for Your German Shepherd DogPannus is a disease of the cornea commonly found in German Shepherd dogs. There is no cure but with the right treatment you can help stop the progression so your dog can lead a happy and otherwise healthy life. -
MOOKP Procedure and How it WorksIf you are one of the few Americans who have been diagnosed with blindness of the cornea you may have been informed of a new procedure to correct the blindness associated with this diagnosis. -
Keratoconus: Eye DiseaseKeratoconus is an eye disease effecting 1 in 2000 Americans in which the cornea thins and bulges causing the surface of the eye to become cone shaped. Irregularities in shape of the cornea can cause dramatic distortion in one's vision. -
How to Stop Eyes from WateringYour eyes naturally should be moist. That is because moisture would help the cornea of the eyes, or that dome that serves as eye surface, function well and smoothly. Eyes are covered by eyelids, so once in a while there would be blinking and moisture could be restored.
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Acuvue Advance: Brand Contact Lenses for Astigmatism Gives You Clear All-Day VisionMillions of children, teenagers, and adults experience the common vision problem of astigmatism, a vision condition that occurs when surfaces of the eye, such as the cornea, have an oval shape - like an egg. -
The Bare Essentials of OrthokeratologyOrthokeratology is the use of rigid gas-permeable contact lenses, usually worn only at night, to improve vision through the reshaping of the cornea. The idea of correcting vision by reshaping the cornea has been around for a while. -
Corneal Abrasion Self-Care Tips: What You Need to KnowA Corneal Abrasion is a painful and dangerous condition affecting the Cornea. In the majority of moderate cases, self-care is the most recommended solution. Inside, information on Corneal Abrasions and self-care tips are explored.
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The Light of the Body is the Eye: LASIK Gives You Back the Natural VisionBid adieu to cumbersome glasses and contact lenses forever! The brand new laser technology, the refractive surgery procedure permanently changes the shape of the cornea and gives new lease of life to your eyes, your most precious assets.
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Silicon Hydrogel Contacts: Good Alternative to Laser Eye SurgeryThe FDA has approved Silicon Hydrogel Contacts for up to 30 days (and nights) of continuous use. They are comfortable enough to sleep in, require less maintenance than traditional soft contacts, allow 6 times the amount of oxygen to the cornea and reduce eye redness.
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PureVision Toric - the Future of Silicone Hydrogel LensesClear vision calls for the cornea and the lens of the eye to focus light perfectly on the retina. Astigmatism occurs when the cornea or lens are not completely symmetrical. -
In the Eyes of Astigmatic PeopleIn astigmatism, the cornea is unable to focus normally on the retina.
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Germans Develop Vision-Saving Treatment for Keratoconus SufferersKeratoconus used to be considered a non-curable eye disease resulting in a patient's gradual loss of vision. The only hope was a cornea transplant. Now there is a new treatment method, which can permanently stop the loss of vision caused by the disease.
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Dry Eyes-Symptoms and TreatmentsDry eye syndrome is a chronic condition that afflicts millions of people. The tear film that lubricates the eye is usually the culprit. Three layers make up this film, the mucus layer coats the cornea, the middle aqueous layer and the outer lipid layer.
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Contact LensesMany advantages for using contact lenses. Different types of contact lenses: Hard, soft, disposable, monovision, and toric lenses. Some contact lenses prevent Ultraviolet light. Orthokeratology reshapes the cornea with contact lenses. Cleaning lenses.
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Eye Herpes and Its EffectsThere are many types of herpes in which inflammation and scarring of the cornea can occur.
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Artificial Lens Created for Your Eye: People with Damaged Corneas Now Have HopeA new medical advancement lends hope to those with damaged corneas. News has broke that a group of researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute in Germany have invented an artificial cornea.
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Lawsuit Claims Eye Infections and Lost Vision Caused by Complete MoisturePlus Contact Lens SolutionComplete MoisturePlus contact lens solution was recalled by Advanced Medical Optics in May 2007, after the CDC determined people had developed a serious eye infection after using the solution. Many of these people may require a cornea transplant to correct the damage. -
Lasik Laser Refractive SurgeryHow it works, the benefits, the conditions it can treat and what it feels like to be on the receiving end.
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