Eyes Articles A-Z
After cataract surgery, you may experience itching or dryness; however, you should not have pain. This eMedTV article explains what to expect after surgery to remove a cataract, 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.
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| Before Your PRK |
This video explains how to prepare for your LASIK procedure.
Characterized by inflammation of the eyelid, blepharitis is a common eye condition often caused by scalp dandruff or bacterial infection. This eMedTV article explains blepharitis in detail and links to other resources and articles about blepharitis.
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 -- blepharitis symptoms, including related complications.
Blepharitis treatment can include things like proper eyelid hygiene, medications, and eyelid massage. This section of the eMedTV archives explains the different forms of blepharitis treatment, which generally require a lifelong commitment.
More than half of all Americans either have a cataract or have had cataract 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.