Eyes Articles A-Z

After Cataract Surgery

As this eMedTV article explains, you may experience itching or dryness after surgery to remove a cataract; however, you should not have pain. This page explains what to expect after this surgery, from moving to the recovery room to your follow-up exam.

After Cataract Surgery -- Leaving the Facility

This video explains what you should know before leaving the facility after eye surgery.

Age-Related Cataract Formation

Age-related cataract formation occurs as a result of protein clumpings or lens discoloration. This eMedTV article explains how both protein clumpings and lens discoloration affect vision and lead to the formation of age-related cataracts.

Astigmatism

Astigmatism is a condition affecting the vision, as this media clip explains.

Before Your Cataract Surgery

This multimedia clip explains how you should prepare for your cataract surgery.

Before Your LASIK Procedure

This video explains how to prepare for your LASIK procedure.

Before Your PRK

This video explains how to prepare for your LASIK procedure.

Benefits of Vitamin A

Vitamin A is often claimed to be beneficial for improving vision and treating various skin conditions. This eMedTV Web page lists other claimed benefits of vitamin A and explains whether the vitamin is indeed effective for these uses.

Betoptic

Betoptic is a prescription eye drop used to lower eye pressure in people with certain eye conditions. This eMedTV Web page discusses this drug in more detail, explains how it works, and offers helpful dosing information on the product.

Betoptic Dosage

The usual starting dose of Betoptic for both forms of the drug is one drop in the affected eye twice daily. This eMedTV page contains more detailed dosing guidelines and offers tips for using regular Betoptic solution and Betoptic suspension.

Betoptic Drug Interactions

Medicines that may cause drug interactions with Betoptic include alpha blockers, digoxin, and reserpine. This eMedTV article lists other medications that could interfere with Betoptic and explains what may happen if these drugs are taken together.

Betoptic Medication Information

This eMedTV Web presentation discusses the prescription medication Betoptic. Information includes its uses, dosing, side effects, warnings, and possible drug interactions.

Betoptic Side Effects

Potential side effects of Betoptic include dizziness, dry eyes, and hair loss. This page on the eMedTV site provides a more complete list of possible side effects, including common side effects and rare but potentially serious problems.

Betoptic Uses

Betoptic is licensed to lower eye pressure in people with open angle glaucoma or high eye pressure. This eMedTV resource takes a closer look at the uses of Betoptic and explains how the drug works to reduce pressure in the eyes.

Betoptic Warnings and Precautions

You should not use Betoptic if you have severe heart failure. This eMedTV segment provides other warnings and precautions with Betoptic, including more information on who should not use this drug and a list of potential side effects of this medication.

Bimatoprost

Bimatoprost is an eye drop used to lower eye pressure in people with certain eye conditions. This eMedTV Web page further discusses what bimatoprost is used for, explains how to use the eye drop, and lists potential side effects of the medicine.

Bimatoprost Dosage

The standard bimatoprost dosage is one drop into the affected eye(s) once daily in the evening. This page on the eMedTV site offers important bimatoprost dosing precautions and warnings, and also includes tips on how to correctly use the eye drop.

Bimatoprost Drug Information

On this eMedTV Web page, the drug bimatoprost is discussed. Information includes its side effects, warnings, dosing, precautions, and uses.

Blefaritis

As this eMedTV Web resource explains, blepharitis is a type of eye condition that results in inflammation of the eyelids. This page also covers possible causes and symptoms of this condition. Blefaritis is a common misspelling of blepharitis.

Blepharitis

Blepharitis is a common eye condition often caused by scalp dandruff or bacterial infection. This eMedTV article explains that it is characterized by inflammation of the eyelid and also discusses treatment, how it is diagnosed, and the prognosis.

Blepharitis Symptoms

Possible blepharitis symptoms include excessive tearing, crusting around the eye, and redness. This page on the eMedTV website offers in-depth information on these -- and several other -- symptoms, including related complications.

Blepharitis Treatment

Proper eyelid hygiene, medications, and eyelid massage are all part of blepharitis treatment. This page of the eMedTV archives explains the different ways in which this condition can be treated and why it is generally a lifelong commitment.

Blephartis

Blepharitis is a type of eye condition that causes inflammation of the eyelids. This page from the eMedTV Web library describes possible symptoms of this condition and ways to treat those symptoms. Blephartis is a common misspelling of blepharitis.

Blepheritis

This eMedTV Web article offers a brief overview of blepharitis, an eye condition that causes inflammation of the eyelids. This page lists possible symptoms and describes how to treat this condition. Blepheritis is a common misspelling of blepharitis.

Blephoritis

As this eMedTV Web resource discusses, blepharitis is a type of condition that causes inflammation of the eyelids. This page also covers how to treat this disorder, as well as possible causes. Blephoritis is a common misspelling of blepharitis.

Catarac

More than half of all Americans either have a cataract or have had related surgery by age 80. This eMedTV segment explores these common vision problems, which involve a clouding of the lens of the eye. Catarac is a common misspelling of cataracts.

Catarac Surgery

As this eMedTV page explains, cataract surgery (surgery to remove a cloudy lens from the eye) improves vision in about 90 percent of cases. This page briefly describes the procedure. Catarac surgery is a common misspelling of cataract surgery.

Catarac Symptoms

Common symptoms of a cataract include blurry vision and double vision. This eMedTV article discusses these and other cataract symptoms and also provides a link to more information. Catarac symptoms is a common misspelling of cataract symptoms.

Catarack

Cataracts, which involve a clouding over of the lens, are especially common in older people. This eMedTV page provides an overview of the condition, including possible symptoms and information on surgery. Catarack is a common misspelling of cataract.

Cataracks

Cataracts are vision problems characterized by a clouding of the lens of the eye. This eMedTV article features a brief overview of cataracts and provides a link to more detailed information. Cataracks is a common misspelling of cataracts.

Cataracs

In someone who has a cataract, the lens of the eye becomes clouded. This eMedTV Web page explains how cataracts can impact overall quality of life and increase the risk of falls and fractures. Cataracs is a common misspelling of cataracts.