Eyes Articles A-Z

Macular Pucker Causes

The specific cause of macular pucker (scar tissue on the retina) is unknown. However, as this eMedTV resource explains, there are a number of known risk factors, such as eye injury and diabetes. This page describes possible macular pucker causes.

Macular Pucker Information

Macular Pucker Research

As this eMedTV page explains, current research on macular pucker focuses on answering important questions about the disorder and developing new ways to treat it. This eMedTV page provides an overview of macular pucker research.

Macular Pucker Symptoms

Macular pucker symptoms can include blurry vision, difficulty seeing fine details, and a small blind spot. This eMedTV page looks at these and other possible macular pucker symptoms and explains how a macular pucker affects a person's central vision.

Macular Pucker Treatments

As this eMedTV page explains, treatment is usually not necessary for macular pucker, since the condition rarely affects a person's daily activities. This page discusses possible treatment options, including a surgery called vitrectomy.

Macular Pucker Vitrectomy

As this eMedTV article explains, a macular pucker vitrectomy is a procedure in which the vitreous gel in the eye is replaced with saltwater, and scar tissue is removed. This page explains the procedure in detail, including what to expect afterwards.

Major Cataract Surgery Complications

This video clips introduces major complications that may occur with cataract surgery.

Mechanical Failure During LASIK Eye Surgery

All surgical procedures have the risk of mechanical failure. During LASIK eye surgery, as this eMedTV segment explains, mechanical failure will result in a delayed surgery, and mechanical problems with the microkeratome can cause flap complications.

Metipranolol

Metipranolol is a prescription eye drop used to lower eye pressure in people with certain eye conditions. This eMedTV resource covers metipranolol uses in more detail, explains how the drug works, and offers dosing information for the product.

Metipranolol Dosage

The usual starting dosage of metipranolol is one drop in the affected eye twice a day. As this eMedTV article explains, this is a standard dose, regardless of the severity of your condition. If it is not adequate, your doctor may add another medication.

Metipranolol Medication Information

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

Minor Cataract Surgery Complications

This video segment discusses possible minor complications with cataract surgery.

Moving to the Recovery Room (LASIK)

This video explains what to expect in the recovery room after your LASIK procedure.

Moving to the Recovery Room (PRK)

This video explains what to expect in the recovery room after your LASIK procedure.

Moving to the Recovery Room After Cataract Surgery

This clip explains what will happen after you are moved to the recovery room after surgery.

Natural Cure for Blepharitis

There is no natural cure for blepharitis -- or traditional cure. But since blepharitis is a chronic condition, some people try alternative treatments. This eMedTV article covers questions to ask the doctor about natural treatments for blepharitis.

Nearsightedness

This interactive video segment describes what nearsightedness is and what causes it.

Ocupress

Ocupress is a prescription eye drop used to treat open angle glaucoma and high eye pressure. This eMedTV segment explores how Ocupress works, describes how to use the eye drop, and explains what side effects may occur with this medication.

Ocupress and Breastfeeding

The full risks of using Ocupress (carteolol) while nursing are currently unknown. As this eMedTV segment explains, since no studies have been done on breastfeeding and Ocupress, it is not known whether this drug passes through breast milk.

Ocupress and Pregnancy

At this time, it is not known whether Ocupress (carteolol) is safe to take if you're expecting. This eMedTV article provides more details on pregnancy and Ocupress, including information on what happened when this drug was given to pregnant animals.

Ocupress Dosage

There is only one standard dose of Ocupress, regardless of your weight or the severity of your condition. As this eMedTV segment explains, the recommended starting dosage is one drop of the medication in the affected eye(s) twice daily.

Ocupress Drug Information

On this eMedTV Web page, the medicine Ocupress is discussed. Information includes its dosing, side effects, uses, and possible drug interactions.

Ocupress Drug Interactions

If you take Ocupress with methacholine, reserpine, or other beta blockers, drug interactions may occur. As this eMedTV page explains, drug interactions with Ocupress could lead to serious side effects (such as severe, asthma-like breathing problems).

Ocupress Overdose

It is not known exactly what to expect from an overdose of Ocupress (carteolol). This page from the eMedTV library lists some of the predicted effects of an overdose and explains what steps your healthcare provider may take to treat the overdose.

Ocupress Side Effects

Eye redness, burning, and irritation are some of the most commonly reported side effects of Ocupress. This eMedTV resource lists other common side effects, as well as rare but potentially serious problems that require medical attention.

Ocupress Uses

Ocupress can help lower eye pressure in people with open angle glaucoma or high eye pressure. This eMedTV Web page discusses the uses of Ocupress in more detail, explains how the drug works, and explores the use of this medicine in children.

Ocupress Warnings and Precautions

You may not be able to safely use Ocupress if you have asthma. This eMedTV page offers more information on who should not use this drug. Warnings and precautions on what side effects may occur with Ocupress are also included in this article.

On the Day of Your LASIK Procedure

This video explains what you will need to do the day of your LASIK procedure.

On the Day of Your PRK

This video explains what you will need to do the day of your LASIK procedure.

Other LASIK Complications

This video explains how often major complications occur with LASIK.

Pegaptanib

Pegaptanib is a drug that is used for treating an eye condition called age-related wet macular degeneration. This eMedTV resource discusses the effects of pegaptanib, describes how it works, and explains what you should know before using the drug.

Pegaptanib Dosing

Your dose of pegaptanib will be administered through an injection into the affected eye or eyes. As this eMedTV segment explains, while pegaptanib dosing varies from person to person, most people start with a dosage of 0.3 mg, taken every six weeks.

Pegaptanib Sodium Injection

Perforated Cornea During LASIK

An extremely rare complication of LASIK is a perforated cornea. During LASIK eye surgery, as this eMedTV Web page explains, a perforation, which can vary in size and may lead to severe vision loss, occurs in less than 1 out of 1,000 cases.

Possible Risks and Outcomes -- Cataract Surgery

Possible major complications are introduced in this video clip.

Precautions and Warnings With Bimatoprost

Bimatoprost should be avoided if you currently have eye inflammation. This page on the eMedTV Web site lists more precautions and warnings with bimatoprost and includes other information on who should not use this prescription eye drop.

Precautions and Warnings With Ketotifen

You should never use ketotifen eye drops to treat contact lens irritation. This section of the eMedTV site contains more precautions and warnings with ketotifen and includes important information on who should not use this particular medication.

Precautions and Warnings With Latanoprost

You should not use latanoprost if you currently have eye inflammation. This eMedTV segment offers more precautions and warnings with latanoprost, including a list of other side effects that may occur and information on who should not use this drug.

Precautions and Warnings With Levobunolol

You should not use levobunolol eye drops if you have asthma or a very low heart rate. This section of the eMedTV site contains more precautions and warnings with levobunolol and includes important information on who should not use this medication.

Precautions and Warnings With Metipranolol

Beta blockers can worsen breathing problems like asthma or COPD. This eMedTV segment lists other precautions and warnings with metipranolol, including other problems that may occur with the drug and information on who should not use metipranolol.

Precautions and Warnings With Pegaptanib

Retinal detachment is a rare but possible complication that may occur with pegaptanib injections. This eMedTV article lists other precautions and warnings with pegaptanib and explains what you should tell your doctor before starting the medication.

Precautions and Warnings With Ranibizumab

Ranibizumab could potentially increase the risk of blood clots or strokes. As this eMedTV article explains, there are many other precautions and warnings with ranibizumab to be aware of, including information on who should not take the drug.

Precautions and Warnings With Timolol

You should not take timolol if you have severe COPD or asthma. This eMedTV page lists other important precautions and warnings with timolol to be aware of before beginning treatment, including what to tell your doctor and who should avoid it.

Precautions and Warnings With Travoprost

Travoprost may cause temporary darkening of the eyelids. This eMedTV article provides a list of other precautions and warnings with travoprost, including other side effects that may occur and information on who should not use this medication.

Preparing for LASIK Eye Surgery

In preparing for LASIK eye surgery, you must remove contact lenses three days to three weeks beforehand. This eMedTV article offers precautions on preparing for the procedure, as well as tips for the day of the surgery.

Presbyopia

This video segment describes presbyopia, a common condition after the age of 40.

Presbyopia and LASIK

This video clip explains when presbyopia may occur and describes its effects.

Presbyopia and PRK

This multimedia clip explains why presbyopia may occur even after a PRK procedure.

Preventing Cataracts

This multimedia video clip offers a brief overview of cataracts.

PRK

PRK is a laser procedure that can sometimes be performed on patients who are unable to have LASIK. This video explains the procedure.

PRK -- Final Thoughts

This video explains what to expect during a PRK procedure.

PRK Alternatives -- Intracorneal Rings

This video explains how intracorneal rings can correct low levels of nearsightedness or myopia.

PRK Alternatives -- LASIK

This video clip discusses the benefits and effectiveness of LASIK.

PRK Alternatives -- Phakic Intraocular Lenses

This video describes phakic intraocular lenses and explains who can benefit from them.

PRK Alternatives -- Refractive Lensectomy

This clip describes refractive lensectomy and the possible complications of the procedure.

PRK Alternatives -- RK and AK

This clip explains what RK and AK are and discusses the effectiveness of these procedures.

PRK Complications -- Final Thoughts

This video gives some final thoughts regarding possible complications with this procedure.

PRK Risks -- Decentration

This video clip explains what can happen if the laser is not properly lined up during LASIK.

PRK Risks -- Glare and Halos

This interactive segment discusses glare, halos, and other possible complications of this procedure.

PRK Risks -- Infections

This video explains what may happen if you develop an infection after your procedure.

PRK Risks -- Inflammation

This video clip discusses what to do if inflammation occurs after LASIK.

PRK Risks -- Undercorrection or Overcorrection

This video clip discusses the possibility of undercorrection or overcorrection occurring with this procedure.

Ranibizumab

Ranibizumab is a drug that is prescribed to treat age-related wet macular degeneration. This eMedTV segment describes how the medication works, explains when and how it is administered, and lists possible side effects that may occur.

Ranibizumab Dosing

Your doctor will administer your monthly ranibizumab dose by injecting the drug into your eye. This eMedTV resource offers more detailed information on ranibizumab dosing and explains how and when your doctor will administer the medicine.

Ranibizumab Injection For Macular Degeneration

Recovery From Catarac Surgery

After cataract surgery, you may notice your vision improving a few hours after the procedure. This eMedTV page discusses recovery from cataract surgery. Recovery from catarac surgery is a common misspelling and variation of after cataract surgery.

Retinal Detachment With LASIK Eye Surgery

A potential major complication of eye surgery is retinal detachment. With LASIK eye surgery, as this eMedTV page explains, if a retinal detachment develops, which occurs in 1 out of 1,000 cases, additional surgery may be needed to repair the damage.

Risks of Cateract Surgery

Complications of cataract surgery may include such things as double vision. This eMedTV page looks at risks associated with cataract surgery. Risks of cateract surgery is a common misspelling and variation of cataract surgery complications.

Shifted, Dislodged, or Wrinkled Flap After LASIK

As explained in this eMedTV resource, a rare complication of LASIK is developing a shifted, dislodged, or wrinkled flap. After LASIK, eye flap problems can occur with the removal of the eyelid speculum, eye rubbing, or other eye injuries.

Side Effects of Bimatoprost

Potential side effects of bimatoprost include eye discharge, vision changes, and eye color changes. This eMedTV article lists some of the most commonly reported bimatoprost side effects, as well as rare but potentially serious side effects.

Side Effects of Ketotifen

Potential side effects of ketotifen include eye discharge, headaches, and sore throat. This eMedTV Web page includes a list of other possible ketotifen side effects and explains which ones are potentially serious and may require medical attention.

Side Effects of Latanoprost

Red eyes, eyelash changes, and blurry vision are common side effects of latanoprost. This eMedTV page describes other common latanoprost side effects and also lists rare but potentially serious side effects that require immediate medical attention.

Side Effects of Levobunolol

Potential side effects of levobunolol include eye burning and inflammation of the lining of the eyelid. This eMedTV page includes a list of other possible side effects and explains which ones are potentially serious and require medical care.

Side Effects of Metipranolol

Potential side effects of metipranolol include watery eyes, headache, and nosebleeds. This eMedTV segment explains what the most commonly reported side effect of this drug is and also lists potentially serious problems that require medical attention.

Side Effects of Pegaptanib

Common side effects of pegaptanib may include high blood pressure, cataracts, and specks in your vision. This eMedTV page describes other common side effects of the drug and lists potentially serious side effects that may require medical attention.

Side Effects of Ranibizumab

Possible side effects of ranibizumab include dry eyes, high blood pressure, and headache. This eMedTV Web page lists the most common side effects seen with the drug and also explains which problems may require immediate medical attention.

Side Effects of Travoprost

Eye redness, itching, and discomfort are some of the most common side effects of travoprost. This eMedTV resource lists other commonly reported travoprost side effects and explains which side effects should be reported to a doctor right away.