LASIK surgery is a procedure in which a special laser is used to reshape the cornea in order to improve a person's vision. This type of procedure can be used to correct myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism. Most people who opt to have LASIK surgery performed are excited about the prospect of being able to live without contact lenses or eyeglasses, but are not sure what to expect. Continue reading to learn more about LASIK eye surgery and what happens afterwards:
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If you have given up chocolate, avoided fried foods and tried a variety of different skin care products but you cannot get rid of your acne, it is time to consider how you handle, clean and wear your glasses. Your glasses can trap oil and sweat while also transporting the oils from your hands to your face when you wipe your glasses off. Since doing so can cause or worsen acne, it will be very helpful to apply the following information.
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When you put your contacts in, you should not experience any pain, itching, or irritation. However, many new lens wearers do find that inserting their lenses is uncomfortable. If you're experiencing discomfort when you insert your lenses, it is important to know that this is not normal—and to take steps to find out what's causing it, so you can fix it. Here are three common causes of lens-related irritation in new contact lens wearers.
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Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can lead to complications throughout the body. The disease, or the drugs used to treat it, can damage the blood vessels that supply your retinas, the light-sensing tissues at the back of your eyes, with blood. The resulting disease is known as lupus retinopathy; here are five things you need to know about this serious eye condition.
What is lupus retinopathy?
Lupus retinopathy is an eye disease that occurs when your retinal blood vessels are damaged.
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If you have certain vision problems, you may be able to have them improved or corrected by simply wearing contact lenses. Depending on the success of the treatment, it may be possible for you to get to the point where you no longer require the assistance of prescription lenses at all. This type off treatment is orthokeratology, also commonly referred to as ortho-k. Learn about orthokeratology in this article.
What exactly is orthokeratology?
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