GPC usually due to contact lens overuse. Vernal (VKC): or Spring catarrh is a seasonal allergic disorder; both mediated by IgE and can look similar under microscope. Treatments for GPC: stop CL, try cold artificial tears. If does not help, we try steroid, and/or Restasis. Then try other CL material when quiet. Great references below: […]
Sandra Lora Cremers, MD, FACS: Chronic Eye Itching: Allergy Treatments START with STEP 1, 2, 3 each day especially if symptoms return. My goal is to arm you with the tools you need when you need them and to teach you when to move to the next tier. Multi Tiered, Step Ladder Approach to Allergy
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Dangers of Chia Seeds: Chia seeds have some many positive nutritional qualities. They are high in Omega 3 and thus I have recommended it in the past for patients with dry eyes. However, there are more reports coming out that some people are violently allergic to Chia Seeds. Some have had reactions after weeks of
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Conjunctival lymphangiectasis Conjunctival lymphangiectasis is an uncommon cuase of recurrent redness and conjunctival swelling (or chemosis). Conjunctival Lymphangiectasia: A Report of 11 Cases and Review of Literature James Welch, BSc, MRCOphth1, Sathish Srinivasan, FRCS(Ed), FRCOphth1, 2, , , Douglas Lyall,MRCOphth1, Fiona Roberts, MD, FRCPath3 Show more doi:10.1016/j.survophthal.2011.08.001 Get rights and content Abstract Conjunctival lymphangiectasia is an uncommon clinical condition in which
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Red, bumpy, patchy, dry spots next to corners of mouth/chin. Also on outside corners of nose and eyelid. It’s burns. What is this? Could be dry skin –use humidifier in room & lotion: if makes it worse could be Angular stomatitis (for mouth issue) which can be due to: long list: May need diet modification
My eyes are really veiny do to use of steroids what could be the problem ?? Another good question from a Healthtap patient: Veins around eyes become more visible from: genetic predisposition; aging; thinning skin from steroid cream or oral steroids; sun exposure. An eye MD or oculoplastic surgeon can determine best treatment and if
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When do you need to prophylactically treat herpes simplex prior to cataract surgery? Generally pre-operative Acyclovir is not needed though most wait at least 3 months after the Herpes Simplex is quiet before performing cataract surgery. Sandra Lora Cremers, MD, FACS J Cataract Refract Surg. 2013 Aug;39(8):1254-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2013.06.005. Management of patients with herpes simplex virus
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What is Conjunctivochalasis (CCH)? Conjunctivochalasis (CCh) are redundant (or irregular), loose conjunctival folds between the eyeball and eyelids. A good research article is located below but the short explanation is as follows: 1. The clear covering of the white part of the eye (sclera) is called the conjunctiva. 2. The conjunctiva should be tight against
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Cord blood serum for Dry Eye Patients For our severe dry eye patients, Cord Blood Serum Eye drops may provide more relief than autologous serum in some patients. The issue is getting these drops made in the US in a sterile manner. We are looking how to get these made in our area of Washington
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