0
Ophthalmologists
Ophthalmologists are medical doctors who specialize in the anatomy, physiology and diseases of the eye. Since they perform eye operations, they are considered to be both medical and surgical specialists.
254 Questions
What do you call a doctor who examines and cures eye ailments?
This would be an ophthalmologist since he can prescribe "cures".
Entropion involves the turning in of the edges of the eyelid (usually the lower eyelid) so that the lashes rub against the eye surface.
Causes, incidence, and risk factorsEntropion can be present at birth (congenital).
In babies, it rarely causes problems because the lashes are very soft and do not easily damage the cornea. In older people, the condition is usually caused by a spasm and weakening of the muscles surrounding the lower part of the eye. This causes the lid to turn inward.
Although rare in North America and Europe, trachoma infection can cause scarring of the inner side of the lid, which may cause entropion. Trachoma scarring is one of the three leading causes of blindness in the world.
Risk factors for entropion are:
- Aging
- Chemical burn
- Infection with trachoma
- Decreased vision if the cornea is damaged
- Excessive tearing
- Eye discomfortor pain
- Eye irritation
- Redness
A physical examination of the eyes and eyelids confirms the diagnosis. Special tests are usually not necessary.
TreatmentArtificial tears (a lubricant) may provide relief from dryness and keep the cornea lubricated. Surgery to correct the position of the eyelids is usually effective.
Severe cases may need surgery to protect the eye.
Expectations (prognosis)The outlook is usually good if the condition is treated before cornea damage occurs.
ComplicationsCorneal dryness and irritation may increase the risk of:
- Corneal abrasions
- Corneal ulcers
- Eye infections
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if:
- Your eyelids turn inward
- You constantly feel as though there is a foreign body in the eye
If you have entropion, the following should be considered an emergency:
- Decreasing vision
- Light sensitivity
- Pain
- Rapidly increasing redness
Most cases are not preventable. Treatment reduces the risk of complications.
People who have recently traveled to an area where there is trachoma (North Africa, South Asia) should seek treatment if they have red eyes.
ReferencesHoward GR. Eyelid retraction. In: Yanoff M, Duker JS, Augsburger JJ, et al, eds. Ophthalmology. 2nd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2004: chap 85.
What is the Australian average salary?
The median and average wage/salary is approx AUD$60,000 for men and AUD$52,000 for women
What type of aftercare is required after cervial conization?
After the test, the patient may feel some cramps or discomfort for about a week. Women should not have sex, use tampons, or douche until after seeing their physician for a follow up appointment (a week or more after the procedure).
The feeling that there are pebbles in your eyes can be caused by different things. Only an examination can reveal the cause so the correct treatment can be given. Since you have already been examined, if you have not asked your doctor what the cause is, you might want to do that. If what he is giving you is not helping, you need to tell your doctor.
Here is some general information on the drugs he has given you:
Lotemax is a opthalmic corticosteroid that is used to treat swelling, itching, redness, or irritation of the eye caused by bacterial or viral infections, surgery, or certain allergies. It decreases inflammation (eg, redness, swelling, warmth, pain) of the eye.
Restasis (cyclosporine) is an immunosuppressive agent that may reduce inflammation in the eyes. It is used to treat chronic dry eye that may be caused by inflammation.
Both drugs can be used for other symptoms and only your doctor can tell you exactly why he has prescribed them for you. For more information, go to the Related Links.
The refraction test is an eye exam that measures a person's prescription for eyeglasses or contact lenses.
Alternative NamesEye test - refraction; Vision test - refraction
How the test is performedThis test is performed by an ophthalmologist or optometrist, or "eye doctor."
You sit in a chair that has a special device (called a phoroptor or refractor) attached to it. You look through the device and focus on an eye chart about 20 feet away. The device contains lenses of different strengths that can be moved into your view.
The eye doctor performing the test will ask if the chart appears more or less clear when different lenses are in place.
How to prepare for the testIf you wear contact lenses, ask the doctor how long they should be left out before the test.
How the test will feelThere is no discomfort.
Why the test is performedThis test can be done as part of a routine eye test to determine if a person has normal vision.
When a person complains of blurred vision, this test can help determine the extent of poor vision. It can also be done to monitor a person who is being treated for an eye disease.
The test is used to prescribe glasses, if needed. It also will determine if you need bifocals.
Normal ValuesA normal value is 20/20 vision (perfect vision - able to read 3/8 inch letters at 20 feet). A small type size is also used to determine normal near vision.
What abnormal results meanAbnormal results may be due to:
- Astigmatism
- Hyperopia (farsightedness)
- Myopia (nearsightedness)
- Presbyopia (inability to focus on near objects that develops with age)
Additional conditions under which the test may be performed:
- Corneal ulcers and infections
- Macular degeneration
- Retinal detachment
- Retinal vessel occlusion
- Retinitis pigmentosa
There are no risks.
Special considerationsA complete eye examination should be done every 3 - 5 years if there are no problems. If vision becomes blurry, worsens, or if there are other noticeable changes, an eye examination should be scheduled immediately.
After age 40 (or for people with a family history of glaucoma), eye examinations should be scheduled more frequently to test for glaucoma. Anyone with diabetes should have an eye exam at least once a year.
People with refraction problems should have an eye examination every 2 - 3 years.
ReferencesYanoff M, Duker JS, Augsburger JJ, et al. Ophthalmology. 2nd ed. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby; 2004:71-77.
Behrman RE. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 17th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: WB Saunders; 2004; 2084-2085.
How long does it take to become an opthamologist?
Below is the basic steps in becoming a opthamologist
1) 4 years of undergrad or more depending on how fast you finish up, during this time youll be taking 1 year of bio, 1 year of chemistry, 1 year of organic chemsitry, 1 year of physics, 1 year of english, 1semester of calculus, and other humanities. you don;t have to be a biology major, but most students are. you will also be taking the MCAT
2) 4 years of med school
3) 5-8 years of residency
It's not an easy thing to explain. You start practicing by looking at your finger or nose right in front of your face. Or you could just go cross eye. If you do this really well and hard you should see a shaking world in double.(Two of everything shaking.)
If this doesn't work for you, you could try this more confusing but more accurate way.
Look left,
Look right,
Look up,
Look down,
Look left with right eye and right with left eye,
Reverse this procedure,
look up with right eye and down with left eye,
Look north then south then east then west and then look left with left eye and right with right eye and after all this, repeat 20 times.
Eyes are now warmed up for shaking.
Go cross eye and the world should start to shake.
I hope this helped, the eye shaker doctor.
It may be toxoplasmosis .
What instruments do opthamologist use?
Ophthalmologists use various instruments for diagnosing and treating eye conditions. Key tools include the slit lamp for examining the front structures of the eye, tonometers for measuring intraocular pressure, and ophthalmoscopes for viewing the retina and optic nerve. Additionally, they may use autorefractors for assessing refractive errors and optical coherence tomography (OCT) for detailed imaging of the retina. Surgical instruments, such as phacoemulsification devices for cataract surgery, are also essential in their practice.
What is the similarity between laser ablation and optical damage?
Optical damage can occur via different pathways, but if I imagine that with time, properties of thin films change (as a result of ambient conditions or the effects of the photons impinging on the surface) and hence absorbance may occur at the lasing wavelength. In the context of laser ablation, if absorbance, bond breakage, and ejection of material occurs then ablation has occured. This is signified by a audible report. From my experience, optical damage is typically not laser ablation but the result of gradual degradation of the optic - perhaps initiated by photons.
What is the difference etween an opthalmologist and a vitreo retinal specialist?
A vitreo retinal specialist is an ophthalmologist. It is a subspeciality of ophthalmology treating the back of the eye which included the vitreous and the retina. It is necessary to see one of these for treatment of macular degeneration and retinal detachments that a general ophthalmologist cannot treat.
Orthokeratology, or Ortho-K, or simply OK, is using rigid contact lenses to reshape your corneas. This enables you to wear the lenses for a period of time, take them out, and be able to see without contact lenses or glasses at all, for a period of time. ANSWERS Modern Orthokeratology is the use of specially fitted hard gas permeable extended wear contact lenses that within a few days of full time wear can remove moderate amounts of nearsightedness for short periods of time. To maintain the change the lenses are worn as retainers while sleeping and taken off during the day until the changes become more permanent. Then the lenses are worn as needed any time to remove any blur that's returning.
Has anyone used St Lucia Eye Drops to help pterygium?
Sorry i did not. I have had pterygium for most of my adult years. The only thing you can do is to surgecally remove it or use artificial tear props to keep it lubricated. I m living with a nightmare
Where do ophthalmologist work?
you can usually find they in doctor offices, or in clincs. Matter of fact you can find them in every state, every city
