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EYE HEALTH GUIDE
Author: <span>Mehmet Akar</span>
Doctor’s Recommendations Before and After Eye Surgery
Recommendations before and after eye surgery vary depending on the type of surgery and the patient's eye structure. The preparation and recovery processes for laser, cataract, retinal or eyelid surgery differ from one another. Before surgery, existing eye conditions, medications being used and overall health are assessed. After the operation, protecting the eye, using prescribed […]
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How Does Diabetes Affect the Eyes?
The effects of diabetes on the eyes may occur when persistently high blood sugar levels damage the blood vessels and other structures within the eye. Diabetes particularly causes structural changes in the small blood vessels that supply the retina. These changes may appear as vascular leakage, bleeding and impaired oxygen supply. The risk of developing […]
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What Prescription Should a Healthy Eye Have?
A healthy eye prescription cannot be assessed solely by looking at the spectacle prescription. In an eye without a refractive error, light focuses on the correct point on the retina, and the measurement may theoretically be 0.00 dioptres. However, mild myopia, hyperopia or astigmatism does not necessarily mean that the eye is unhealthy. Low prescriptions […]
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What Is a Refractive Error? How Is It Treated?
A refractive disorder is a condition in which the eye cannot refract light correctly to form a clear image on the retina. With normal focusing, light passes through the cornea and the natural lens and converges on the retina. A change in the focal point may cause blurred vision at distance, near or both. The […]
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What Is Papilloedema? Symptoms and Treatment of Optic Nerve Swelling
Papilloedema is swelling that develops where the optic nerve enters the eye as a result of increased pressure inside the skull. The optic nerve carries visual information from the eye to the brain. When pressure inside the brain increases, it can be transmitted along the optic nerve sheath and cause swelling at the optic nerve […]
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What Is Eyelid Margin Inflammation (Blepharitis) and How Is It Treated?
Eyelid margin inflammation is inflammation that develops along the edge of the eyelid and at the base of the eyelashes. Medically known as blepharitis, this condition may be short-lived or develop as a long-term, recurrent problem. Changes in the bacterial balance, dysfunction of the oil glands in the eyelids and certain skin conditions may contribute […]
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What Are the Different Types of Eyes?
Eye types are anatomical characteristics defined by the structure of the eyelids, the shape of the eye opening and the position of the eyes within the face. Terms such as almond-shaped, round, upturned, deep-set or prominent eyes may be used to describe these characteristics. These classifications alone do not indicate a medical condition or diagnosis. […]
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What Should Intraocular Pressure Be?
Eye pressure is the pressure exerted by the fluid inside the eye against the wall of the eye. Medically, it is known as intraocular pressure and is measured in millimetres of mercury, or mmHg. Values between 10 and 21 mmHg are generally considered normal in healthy individuals. However, this range does not have the same […]
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Foods That Support Eye Health
Foods that support eye health contain the vitamins, minerals and fatty acids needed by the retina, natural lens and ocular surface. Carrots, spinach, eggs, salmon, walnuts and citrus fruits are among these foods. A balanced diet helps the tissues of the eye maintain their normal functions. However, no single food should be expected to prevent […]
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What Helps with Dry Eyes?
Dry eye develops when the tear film that protects the ocular surface is not produced in sufficient quantity or evaporates more quickly than normal. Burning, stinging, redness and temporary blurred vision are among the most common symptoms. The answer to what helps with dry eyes varies according to the cause of the dryness and the […]
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Do Mobile Phones Damage the Eyes?
The question of whether mobile phones damage the eyes is particularly common among people who use screens for extended periods during the day. Looking at a phone screen for a long time and at close range may cause eye strain, dryness and temporary focusing problems. However, it would not be correct to say that mobile […]
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Causes of Blurred Vision in One Eye
Blurred vision in one eye means that one eye perceives images as hazier, less distinct or less clear than the other. This may occur suddenly or develop gradually over time. Dryness of the ocular surface, changes in spectacle prescription and cataracts are among the common causes. Retinal diseases, blockages in the blood vessels of the […]
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