It's an eye

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15/11/2023

15/11/2023

Corneal ulcer

03/09/2023

Sophia Y. Wang, MD, an assistant professor of ophthalmology at Byers Eye Institute of Stanford University, California and her colleagues reported that “The quality of the answers was especially impressive given how long and complicated some of the patent queries were”
When we input patients ophthalmology-related medical questions from a medical advice forum into ChatGPT to assess its answers, the quality of those answers was surprisingly good

01/09/2023

Smokers beware, Eye problems abound.
I've increasingly noticed patients, particularly adolescents and young adults, presenting with eye-related symptoms such as dryness, irritation, and even vision disturbances,"

01/09/2023

Down syndrome, also known as trisomy 21, is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21. It is usually associated with physical growth delays and characteristic facial features. The average IQ of a young adult with Down syndrome is 50, equivalent to the mental ability of an 8- or 9-year-old child, but this can vary widely.

24/10/2021

CONJUNCTIVITIS

Pink eye is an infection or inflammation of your conjunctiva, which is a transparent membrane that covers your eyelid and the white part of your eyeball. Research suggests that it may be caused by a virus, bacteria, allergen, or irritant, so it's best to get a proper diagnosis so you get the right treatment.

Symptoms
Symptoms of conjunctivitis include:
Redness or swelling of the eyes
Blurred vision
Eye pain
Gritty feeling in the eyes
Increased tearing
Itching of the eyes
Sensitivity to light.

10/10/2021

One of the most promising and exciting developments in the world of refractive surgery has been the advent of laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). The surgical technique involves the creation of a hinged lamellar corneal flap, after which an excimer laser is used to make a refractive cut on the underlying stromal bed. LASIK is a fusion of old and new technologies, with its roots in keratomileusis and automated lamellar keratectomy (ALK). However, as currently practiced, it is perhaps best thought of as photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) performed under a flap instead of on the corneal surface.

Postoperative details

A complete eye examination, including manifest and cycloplegic refraction, slit lamp examination, dilated fundus examination, and corneal topography, is recommended. Wavefront measurements can also be taken as part of the initial screening examination and are helpful in determining if the patient is a candidate for custom treatment and as a comparison to the current glasses prescription and refraction.

Intraoperative Details

The procedure usually is performed under topical anesthesia, but it can be supplemented by intravenous or oral conscious sedation.
A sterile drape and lid speculum is placed carefully to maximize exposure and to isolate the lashes. The patient is positioned underneath the microscope of the laser so that the flap can be cut under direct visualization.The cornea is marked. A radial keratotomy marker and optic zone marker (placed eccentrically) dipped in methylene blue or gentian violet can be used. The marks allow replacement and alignment of the flap in the event that a nonhinged free flap is cut by the microkeratome.

27/09/2021

Friends show their love in times of trouble, not in happiness.