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Believe it or not, poor sleep can affect vision

Believe it or not, poor sleep can affect vision

Thursday, 30 June 2022

Sleep and rest are essential for human health, so getting the right amount of sleep translates into a good quality of life. However, there are many sleep disorders that can interfere with various aspects of our health, including vision.

What is optic neuritis?

What is optic neuritis?

Thursday, 23 June 2022

It is the inflammation of the optic nerve, which is in charge of sending light signals to the brain, thus allowing sight.

Bags Under the Eyes

Bags Under the Eyes

Monday, 20 June 2022

Many times, in consultation, bags under the eyes are a cause of concern and insecurity for patients. They appear over time and are due to the accumulation of fat in the lower eyelids.

What is coloboma?

What is coloboma?

Thursday, 02 June 2022

Coloboma is an eye condition that occurs from birth, when there is an absence of normal eye tissue.

Are learning disabilities related to vision?

Are learning disabilities related to vision?

Friday, 27 May 2022

Learning disabilities are difficulties a child has with certain tasks, such as reading, writing, listening, speaking, paying attention, or doing math. These difficulties are not caused by eye problems. Children with learning disabilities are not more visually impaired than children who are not.

What is dyschromatopsia?

What is dyschromatopsia?

Friday, 27 May 2022

Dyschromatopsia is a disorder that prevents the correct perception of colors. Difficulty in recognizing the color chart may result in partial blindness to specific colors. In less common cases, no color may not be perceived at all.

Signs may indicate a visual problem in children

Signs may indicate a visual problem in children

Thursday, 12 May 2022

Humans are not born with a fully developed and mature visual system, despite having all ocular structures complete. Visual skills are acquired and perfected when the cerebral cortex receives adequate and more or less symmetrical stimulation of both eyes during the first years of life.

Congenital cataract

Congenital cataract

Thursday, 05 May 2022

Congenital cataract is the condition that occurs when a child is born with cataracts, which means they are born with an opaque lens, so their vision is compromised. Cataracts can affect vision if they are complete or central, and large enough to cover the pupillary area (the central area of the eye where light enters).

Botulinum toxin in ophthalmology

Botulinum toxin in ophthalmology

Thursday, 21 April 2022

Botulinum toxin is a substance produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, which is used for medicinal purposes as a powerful blocker of the signals that the nerves send to the muscles. It is administered by subcutaneous injection and its application should only be advised and performed by a medical professional. It should be used in small doses to prevent a very delicate intoxication called botulism.

What is dry eye?

What is dry eye?

Thursday, 14 April 2022

Dry eye is a complex and multifactorial chronic disease that affects the ocular surface and causes discomfort, vision problems and, in some cases, damage to the cornea and conjunctiva.

Importance of taking care of your eyes in the sun

Importance of taking care of your eyes in the sun

Thursday, 07 April 2022

Many people protect their skin from the sun, but not everyone knows how important it is to protect their eyes from excessive solar radiation. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that every year more than 3 million people are blinded by excessive solar radiation.

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