Who is an optometrist? An optometrist is a health professional who does primary health care for the eye. An optometrist is a health professional who does primary health care for the eye. Optometrists examine the eyes to diagnose any problems in vision and prescribe corrective lenses for them. Optometrists have done a four-year professional program …
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What is CO2 laser skin resurfacing? CO2 laser skin resurfacing is a procedure involving the use of carbon dioxide (CO2) and a skin surface-removing laser (ablative laser) to remove scars, warts and deep wrinkles. CO2 laser skin resurfacing is a procedure involving the use of carbon dioxide (CO2) and a skin surface-removing laser (ablative laser) to remove scars, warts and deep wrinkles. …
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What is a median nerve block procedure? A median nerve block is a procedure to anesthetize part of the palm and fingers by injecting an anesthetic solution to numb the median nerve of the forearm. The median nerve block is often performed along with an ulnar and radial nerve block to anesthetize the whole hand and the palm. A median …
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What is a supraclavicular nerve block? A supraclavicular nerve block is a procedure to block the sensation in the arm below the shoulder. A supraclavicular nerve block is a procedure to block the sensation in the arm below the shoulder. An anesthetic injection is administered in the area above the collarbone (clavicle) close to the network of nerves (brachial plexus) …
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What is a supraorbital nerve block? A supraorbital nerve block is a procedure to provide regional anesthesia to the area of the face from the upper eyelid to the top of the head. A supraorbital nerve block is a procedure to provide regional anesthesia to the area of the face from the upper eyelid to the top of the head. …
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What is the gracilis muscle? Flap surgery is an operation by which a piece tissue (flap) is lifted from a healthy site in the body and moved to a site of defect while still attached to a blood supply. The gracilis muscle is one of the muscles in the groin. It starts at the external point of the pubic bone (ischiopubic ramus) and extends …
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How does occipital nerve stimulation work? Occipital nerve stimulation relieves pain in the back of the head (occipital region) by producing a tingling sensation in the occipital area. Occipital nerve stimulation relieves pain in the back of the head (occipital region) by producing a tingling sensation in the occipital area. The electrical impulses from the pulse generator affect the occipital …
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What is double eyelid surgery? Double eyelid surgery (Asian blepharoplasty) is a cosmetic surgery for the eyes in which a crease or fold is made in the upper eyelid. Asian people who lack a crease in their upper eyelids may seek this surgery because they believe it improves their appearance. Some believe their eyes look puffy and tired and thus …
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What is hepatitis C? The term “hepatitis” refers to any inflammation of the liver. Inflammation of the liver can be caused by toxins, medications, as well as various diseases and infections. Hepatitis C (Hep C) is a type of viral infection attacking the liver caused by the Hep C virus (HCV) The HCV virus infects the liver and leads to …
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What is dacryocystorhinostomy surgery? Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) is a surgical procedure that involves restoration of the normal flow of tears through the tear ducts to the nose and alleviates the excessive tearing. Abnormal watering of eyes (epiphora) occurs because of an obstruction of the tear drainage system (tear ducts), either due to structural problems or infection. This impairs normal tear drainage …
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