What is papilledema? Papilledema is not common, but signs and symptoms include headaches, vomiting and nausea, ringing in the ears, blurry or double vision or visual blackouts. Papilledema is a condition in which your optic nerves swell because of high brain pressure. The optic nerves connect your retina to the visual cortex in your brain, …
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Generic drug: brimonidine tartrate Brand Qoliana: Qoliana What is Qoliana (brimonidine tartrate) ophthalmic solution, and how does it work? Qoliana (brimonidine tartrate) ophthalmic solution is a selective alpha-2-adrenergic agonist used for the lowering of intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. Qoliana is available in generic form. What are the side effects of Qoliana? Common side effects of …
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An illustration shows two types of styes.Source: MedicineNet Facts you should know about a sty (stye) There are two distinct types of styes: hordeolum and chalazion. Each has different causes and treatments. A hordeolum is a blockage of one of the sweat glands found in the skin of the lid and base of the eyelashes, or one of the small …
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What is Lucentis, and how does it work? Generic drug: ranibizumab Brand name: Lucentis Lucentis (ranibizumab) Injection is a monoclonal antibody that works by slowing the growth of abnormal new blood vessels in the eye and decreasing leakage from these blood vessels used to treat the wet form of age-related macular degeneration. It is also used to treat diabetic retinopathy (DR), diabetic …
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Contact lenses are thin discs made of a transparent material that fits over the cornea Contact lenses are thin discs made of a transparent material that fits over the cornea (clear front layer of the eye). These are used to correct the refractive error. The doctor will select the best types of lenses after a proper eye examination. Contact lenses …
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A-scan and B-scan are both ultrasound exams used to evaluate the eye. A-scan and B-scan are both types of ultrasound examinations performed for eye evaluation. A detailed eye examination tells not only about the structures of the eyes but also about any underlying health conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes. Several techniques have evolved for the routine examination …
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Facts you should know about optic neuritis Optic neuritis is inflammation of the optic nerve. Optic neuritis most commonly affects young adults in one eye. Optic neuritis is frequently associated with multiple sclerosis. Other causes include infections, autoimmune disease, and injury to the optic nerve. The symptoms of optic neuritis include vision loss, reduced color vision, and pain on movement …
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There are 10 home remedies to reduce or prevent your eye pain and eyestrain. Eye pain (ocular pain) is also called ophthalmalgia and is a common complaint. It may be perceived as a throbbing, burning, or itching sensation. Eye pain may be unilateral or in both eyes. It may be due to something as trivial as eye strain or as …
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What causes a tear duct? A partial or complete blockage of the tear duct results in symptoms, which include excessive watering or tearing from the eyes. The eyeball is kept moist and clean by tears, which are produced by the tear glands (lacrimal glands) present under the skin of the upper eyelids. Excess tears are drained into the back of …
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What is Isopto Carpine, and how does it work? Isopto Carpine (pilocarpine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution) is a cholinergic agonist prepared as a sterile topical ophthalmic solution. What are the side effects of Isopto Carpine? Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates …
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