Thursday, 15 June 2023
The Sahara dust phenomenon has become a recurrent problem in several regions of the world, including the Dominican Republic and other areas near the Atlantic. This dust, composed of mineral particles and other elements transported by the wind from the Sahara desert, can have a significant impact on human health.
Monday, 12 June 2023
Sjögren's syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disease that primarily affects the exocrine glands, such as the salivary and lacrimal glands. This condition can have a significant impact on eye health, as the lacrimal glands are responsible for producing the amount of tears needed to keep the eyes lubricated and protected.
Thursday, 01 June 2023
Glaucoma is a common eye disease that causes damage to the optic nerve, which connects the eye to the brain. It is usually caused by the accumulation of fluid in the front part of the eye, increasing intraocular pressure.
Thursday, 25 May 2023
Blepharoplasty, a highly effective surgical procedure, is designed to remove excess skin from the eyelids. As the years go by, the eyelids tend to stretch and the muscles that support them weaken. As a result, excess fat accumulates in both the upper and lower eyelids, which can lead to drooping eyebrows, drooping upper eyelids and bags under the eyes.
Thursday, 18 May 2023
Monday, 15 May 2023
Keratitis is the medical name for inflammation of the cornea, the transparent dome that covers the iris and pupil of the eye.
Keratitis can be divided into two categories depending on its cause: infectious keratitis or non-infectious keratitis. Some people refer to microbial keratitis as infectious keratitis.
Thursday, 04 May 2023
A cataract is the loss of transparency of the crystalline lens, the eye's natural lens located behind the pupil. Light rays pass through the lens to reach the retina, where images are formed. If the lens loses its transparency and obstructs the passage of light, the patient suffers a progressive loss of vision.
Thursday, 27 April 2023
Exophthalmos is the term we use in ophthalmology to define eyes that protrude from their normal position, commonly known as "bulging eyes". Exophthalmos, although at first glance it may appear to be an "irrelevant" pathology, the truth is that it can hide potentially serious conditions, such as hyperthyroidism or a tumor near the eye.
The opposite of exophthalmos is enophthalmos, which manifests as "sunken eyes".
Thursday, 20 April 2023
Ectropion is the medical name for the outward-facing eyelid. When you have this condition, the inside of the eyelid may become irritated. This condition can affect both eyelids, but often occurs in the lower eyelid.
Thursday, 13 April 2023
Spring is a time of year that many look forward to because of its warm, sunny weather, but for some people it can also be a season of suffering due to eye allergies. These are an immune overreaction of the body to certain allergens, such as pollen, mold and dust, which can cause a variety of uncomfortable symptoms that affect eye health.
Monday, 10 April 2023
Smoking is one of the leading causes of chronic disease and death worldwide, and its negative effects on health are widely known. However, many are unaware that smoking also has a significant impact on eye health.
Thursday, 30 March 2023
Sleep apnea is a common breathing disorder characterized by interrupted breathing during sleep. According to the National Sleep Foundation, approximately 22% of men and 17% of women suffer from sleep apnea.
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