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Puffy eyes - causes and treatments
Opuchnięte oczy, znane również jako obrzęk powiek, to powszechny problem, który może wpływać na nasze codzienne życie i wywoływać silny...
Vision correction and uniformed services
Nowadays, visual impairment no longer has to be a barrier to a career in the uniformed services. This article focuses on analysing how modern methods of vision correction can help people with visual impairment...
Macular degeneration - causes, symptoms, treatment
What do you need to know?
Macular degeneration is a disease of the retina leading to deterioration of central vision, especially in older people.
Symptoms include gradual blurring of vision, a dark spot in the centre of the visual field and difficulty reading or recognising faces.
Treatment includes vitamin supplementation, wet anti-VEGF therapy and sometimes laser treatment, as well as control of risk factors.
It is important to have regular eye examinations, avoid smoking and maintain a healthy lifestyle to slow down the progression of the disease and protect your vision.
Stroke in the eye
What do you need to know?
An ocular haemorrhage is usually a harmless subconjunctival haemorrhage that usually resolves spontaneously without affecting vision.
The characteristic symptom is a sudden redness of the eye without pain, although in rare cases there may be discomfort or visual problems.
Treatment is based on rest, the use of cool compresses and observation of the eye condition, with no need for medication in most cases.
An ophthalmologist should be consulted if pain, visual disturbances, frequent recurrences or a stroke occurs in people with coagulation disorders or hypertension.
Glaucoma - symptoms, causes and treatment
What do you need to know?
Glaucoma is an eye disease that causes an increase in intraocular pressure and damage to the optic nerve, which can lead to loss of vision.
Initial symptoms of glaucoma are often subtle and may include mild visual disturbances and visual field loss.
Treatment includes the use of pressure-lowering drops and, in some cases, surgery or laser therapy.
Regular eye examinations and avoidance of factors that increase eye pressure are key, and sudden symptoms require immediate medical consultation.
What is lazy eye (amblyopia)?
What do you need to know?
Lazy eye (amblyopia) is a visual disorder in which one eye has significantly lower acuity than the other, often developing in childhood.
Symptoms of lazy eye include difficulty concentrating vision, frequent squinting and avoidance of using the weaker eye.
Treatment includes corrective glasses, visual exercises, covering the healthy eye and, in some cases, surgery.
Early diagnosis and treatment are key, so children's eyes should be examined regularly and symptoms of the problem should be addressed.
Barley on the eye
Jęczmień na oku to powszechny, choć często bolesny problem, który dotyka wiele osób. Jest to stan zapalny powstający na brzegu powieki,...
Who is an optometrist?
Zastanawiasz się, kim jest optometrysta i jaką rolę pełni w trosce o nasz narząd wzroku? To specjalista, którego wiedza i umiejętności...
Ocular fundus examination
What do you need to know?
A fundus examination is a non-invasive procedure to assess the condition of the internal structures of the eye and detect eye diseases and certain systemic conditions.
The examination uses pupil dilation and an ophthalmoscope to view the retina, blood vessels, optic nerve disc and vitreous body.
The temporary blurring of vision after the test usually lasts for several hours, so driving is not recommended immediately after the test.
The examination can detect, among other things, glaucoma, macular degeneration, retinal detachment, vascular disease and can also indicate cancerous changes or signs of aneurysms.
Regular fundus examinations are particularly important for people over 40 and those with medical conditions such as diabetes or hypertension.
Accommodating the eye
What do you need to know?
Accommodating the eye is the process of changing the shape of the lens, which allows objects to be seen sharply up close and far away.
Accommodative disorders cause visual fatigue, visual acuity problems and headaches, especially when working at close range.
Treatment of the disorder includes wearing glasses, contact lenses and specialised eye exercises to improve the flexibility of the ciliary muscle.
It is a good idea to have regular eye examinations with an ophthalmologist, especially when symptoms of eye fatigue or difficulty adjusting focus appear.
Refractive and accommodation disorders
Zaburzenia refrakcji i akomodacji dotyczą dwóch procesów, które odpowiadają za ostre widzenie oraz sprawne dostosowywanie wzroku do...
Vitreous body oozes
Męty ciała szklistego, znane także jako „latające muszki”, są powszechnym zjawiskiem występującym w oczach wielu osób. Chociaż mogą budzić...