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What eye examinations should be given to patients with Marfan syndrome?
Patients with Marfan should have a thorough eye examination, including a slit-lamp examination, to test for dislocation of the lens as well as nearsightedness.
How should patients be prepared for a transcranial Doppler ultrasonography?
No special preparation is needed. The patient should remove contact lenses, and may wish to avoid the use of eye makeup, since the gel is likely to smear it.
What tests for glaucoma should be given to patients with Marfan syndrome?
Because patients with Marfan are at increased risk of glaucoma, they should have the fluid pressure inside the eye measured every year as part of an eye examination. Glaucoma can be treated with medications or with surgery.
Why does it help the doctor in treating an eye disease to remove a cataract?
Sometimes cataracts need to be removed so that the doctor can examine the back of the eye more carefully. This is important in patients with diseases that may affect the eye.
How should patients be prepared for photocoagulation therapy?
Preparation for photocoagulation therapy consists of eye drops that dilate the pupil of the eye and numb the eye itself. The laser treatment is painless, although some patients require additional anesthetic for sensitivity to the laser light.
What type of fly is the one that gets caught in your eye?
Its not a fly, but a gnat. A dead one. (Sorry I couldn't resist)
How should patients be prepared for an eye muscle surgery?
Patients should make sure their doctors are aware of any medications that they are taking, even over-the-counter medications. Patients should not take aspirin, or any other blood-thinning medications for ten days prior to surgery.
What care should a patient receive after an eye and orbit ultrasound?
Patients may experience partial and temporary blurred vision, as well as "eye strain" headaches. These symptoms usually fade within an hour of the procedure, during which time patients should rest their eyes and avoid all activities.
What services does Eye Associates offer?
The services that Eye Associates offer are eye exams to their patients. Eye Associates also offer glasses and contacts in many different styles for patients to choose from.
How do you take out your eyes?
There are three surgeries that remove an eye. Eye exenteration, enucleation of the eye, and evisceration. A trained surgeon should be the only one purposely removing an eye.
How can retinopathies be detected?
Complete eye examinations done regularly can help detect early signs of retinopathy. Patients on certain medications should have more frequent eye exams.
What aftercare is prescribed for sclerostomy patients?
They should apply eye drops prescribed by the ophthalmologist to prevent infection, manage pain, and reduce swelling. They should also avoid rubbing, bumping, or getting water into the operated eye.
