An optical illusion is something that plays tricks on vision. Optical illusions teach us how our eyes and brain work together to see. We live in a 3D world, so the brain gets clues about depth, shading, lighting, and position to help interpret the World
Eyelid ptosis, AKA blepharoptosis, is a droop in the upper eyelid. The droop can occur on one or both eyelids and ranges from mild to severe. Mild ptosis may not be noticeable nor may cause any vision problems. Severe ptosis can obstruct the vision
Researchers recently investigated how night-day variations in light intensity affected metabolism in people with insulin resistance. Metabolism was lower during sleep in those exposed to dim light during the day and bright light in the evening. The timing
Kidney stones generally occur in individuals who do not have adequate access to drinking water or who are frequently dehydrated. There may be some ocular manifestations such as Eyelid edema, Conjunctival pallor and Degenerative changes as well.
How can blue light affect sleep? During the day blue enriched light is necessary, because it helps synchronize our circadian clocks to a 24-hour day. Hence, exposure to a regular light and dark cycle is essential to achieve and maintain good sleep.
While you put on sunglasses to improve your vision for changes in the light outside, reindeer do not do that. Instead, they change their eye color.
Psoriatic arthritis(PsA) is a long-term inflammatory arthritis that occurs in people affected by the autoimmune disease psoriasis. The classic feature of psoriatic arthritis is swelling of entire fingers and toes with a sausage like appearance.
What is Blepharospasm? Eye twitching, Benign Essential blepharospasm and Hemifacial Spasm are terms often used to refer to any of three separate conditions. Each type of twitch or spasm has a different cause.
Diabetic eye disease is a group of eye problems that can affect people with diabetes. These conditions include diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema, cataracts, and glaucoma.
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a blood circulation disorder characterized by two factors: A specific group of symptoms that frequently occur when standing upright A heart rate increase from horizontal to standing
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Chloroquine (CQ) and Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) (HCQ) have been used for many years, initially for the treatment of malaria but now more commonly for the treatment of inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus .
The technology could have applications in security and defense work and in helping people to drive safely at night.
To keep your eyes healthy and to maintain your vision, the American Optometric Association (AOA) recommends a comprehensive eye exam annually for adults ages 18 to 60, and semi-annual exams for people age 61 and older.
Statins are a class of lipid-lowering medications that generally reduce illness and mortality in those who are at high risk for cardiovascular disease
A swollen eyelid can have a variety of causes, some more serious than others. Depending on the cause, you may be able to treat eyelid swelling at home. However, in some cases, it is important to contact a doctor or ER for a swollen eye
View Open Your Eyes Documentary and learn how Optometric Physicians can now see 300 systemic diseases in the Eye, and to understand the important role of Optometry in Medicine. Some of the Common systemic diseases are Diabetes, Hypertension and Arthritis.
Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG)-associated disease (MOGAD) is an antibody-mediated inflammatory demyelinating disorder of the central nervous system (CNS)
