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The macula is a very small spot at the back of the eye responsible for light sensing tissue called retina. The macula is the reason that one can see clearly. Macular Holes can occur on the surface of the macula which results in distorted vision. Macular Holes develop with age, so people around the age of 60 might face Macular Holes in the eye, causing visual disability.

Macular Holes should be treated within time. If left untreated, it can create conditions for blindness. The stages of ...more

Dry eyes are a common phenomenon that develops when the tears do not provide sufficient moisture to your eyes. This may also be the result of inadequate production of tears by the tear ducts. This condition cannot be cured permanently; however, treatments usually help.

Signs and symptoms of dry eyes:
1. A scratchy, burning and a stinging sensation in the eyes
2. Mucous surrounding the eyes
3. Sensitivity to light
4. Redness of the eyes
5. A feeling that something is ...more

Meibomianitis is a disease that occurs when the lubrication glands of the eyes called Meibomian glands malfunction. The function of these glands is to produce oil that keeps our eyes lubricated and moisturised. Due to some reasons that we shall be looking at later, these small glands flip their switch and start producing excessive oil or just get inflamed causing Meibomianitis.

Bacteria also collect and prosper on the eyelids in the extra oil adding to the malaise.

So, how do y...more

Facial paralysis is a loss of facial movement because of facial nerve damage. Your facial muscles may seem to hang or may become distinctly weak. It can happen on one or both sides of the face. Usual reasons for facial paralysis include:

Infection or swelling of the facial nerve

Head injury

Head or neck tumor

Stroke

Exposure to severe cold

Facial paralysis can increase all of a sudden or happen slowly over a span of months (mostly i...more

Eyeglasses and contact lenses are both used for vision correction. Both of the options have their advantages and disadvantages but a number of factors like lifestyle, comfort and age etc. are important while deciding which one to choose.

Here is a list of the fundamental differences between using spectacles and using contact lenses:
1. Distance from the cornea-
Lenses are worn directly on the eye and are in constant physical contact with the cornea while glasses are worn over t...more

While an eye exam should be conducted for anybody at least every six months, many people do not believe it to be so important. However, there are benefits to having a comprehensive eye exam. But, what exactly are these benefits?

Eye Check-ups are Indicative
To start with, when one goes for an eye exam, problems relating not just to the eyes can be discovered. As a matter of fact, an ophthalmologist or an eye specialist is quite often the first person to detect problems with the enti...more

बच्चेदानी औरतों का एक महत्वपूर्ण अंग है. आमतौर पर इसका आकार निश्चित होता है. लेकिन कई स्थितियों में बच्चेदानी में सूजन के दौरान पेट का आकार बढ़ता जाता है और बाहर से देखने में ये किसी फुटबॉल जैसा या प्रेगनेंसी जैसा लगने लगता है. ज्यादातर महिलाओं में बच्चेदानी का सूजन होने पर हल्का बुखार, मितली, सिर दर्द, पेट दर्द और कमर दर्द की समस्या लगातार बनी रहती है. कई बार यूरिन के रास्ते से कुछ मात्रा में ब्लड भी निकल जाता है. आइए इस लेख के माध्यम से हम बच्चेदानी में सूजन के इलाज के बारे में जानें.

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Salivary glands play a useful part in the human body. They secrete saliva, which performs tasks like helping with digesting food, keeping your mouth from getting dry and protecting your teeth from germs. There are numerous salivary glands in your body, spreading through the entire oral and throat region. They are present at the base of your mouth, below the tongue and on the insides of the cheeks. They are also present all along your throat.

Disorders in the salivary glands can be painf...more

Earaches can make life miserable. At times, the pain gets so intense that it throws life in jeopardy. This is where homeopathic medicines come as a huge relief. Earaches of different origins can be effectively treated with homeopathic medicines.

* Chamomilla: Chamomilla is the best homeopathic relief for people suffering from excruciating earache. The pain usually aggravates at night. The maddening pain leaves the person mentally very agitated. The medicine is equally helpful for chil...more

Sight is one of our most important senses. Visual system develops in a mother s womb and continues to develop after birth. Various milestones are achieved rapidly in early childhood eg depth perception; ability to judge the distance, hand-eye coordination, accommodation and vergence. To ensure that your vision is not compromised, regular eye examinations are essential.

Children may not realize that they have a visual problem, more so if only one eye is affected. This is regardless of ag...more