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Featured Tests and Procedures
There two types of cataract surgery: phacoemulsification and extracapsular surgery. This eMedTV resource explains how these types of surgery are used to treat cataracts and discusses what to expect before, during, and after surgery for a cataract.
Eye exam recommendations provide guidelines on how often exams should take place. This part of the eMedTV library includes a chart that offers general recommendations (based on age and symptoms) on how often you should see your eye care professional.
LASIK is a laser eye surgery that can permanently reshape the cornea of your eye to correct your vision. This eMedTV page discusses various eye conditions that the surgery can fix and offers details on the expected results and possible complications.
A vitrectomy is a surgical procedure where blood is removed from the center of the eye. This page on the eMedTV website takes an in-depth look at vitrectomies and explains how this procedure is often used to treat proliferative retinopathy.
Featured Conditions and Diseases
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.
Cataracts are vision problems that occur when there is a clouding of the lens in the eye. This eMedTV article offers an in-depth look at cataracts, including information about types, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of the condition.
When the retina becomes pulled or lifted from its usual place in the eye, it is called a detached retina. This eMedTV resource offers an in-depth look at the causes, symptoms, and treatment of a detached retina.
A macular hole is a tear in the macula (the part of the retina that facilitates sharp, central vision). As this eMedTV article explains, macular holes can often be related to aging. This page provides an in-depth look at macular holes.
A macular pucker (scar tissue on the retina) often results in blurred vision. This eMedTV article provides an in-depth look at what a macular pucker is, how it differs from other eye conditions, and how to recognize possible symptoms.
Featured Medications
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.
Ranibizumab is a drug that is prescribed to treat age-related wet macular degeneration. This eMedTV segment describes how ranibizumab works, explains when and how the drug is administered, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
Featured Symptoms
The information presented in this eMedTV article includes suggestions for dry eye relief in both mild and severe cases. Suggestions range from avoiding sources of irritation to artificial tears and eye ointment to surgery.
