Vision and eyes
Laser eye surgery: how is it done, what are the methods and recovery? + Benefits and risks
Laser eye surgery has become a popular method of diopter correction in recent years. By applying a laser to the cornea of the eye, various eye defects can be corrected. How does the whole process of the procedure work, from pre-operative examination to recovery?
Vitamin A for good eyesight? Where is it needed everywhere? + Food sources
Did you know that vitamin A comes in several forms? What are their effects? When to increase vitamin A intake?
Purulent discharge from the eye: inflammation as the main cause? Can home treatment help?
Purulent discharge from the eye is the main sign of inflammation of the eye. What is its cause and can it be caused by drafts? Can it be treated at home and with the help of herbs or other grandmotherly advice?
Irritation of the eye: discharge, inflammation and other causes? What will help?
Do you have irritated eyes after working behind a monitor all day, or is it caused by draughts? What other causes can we encounter?
Conjunctivitis: Causes and Symptoms
Do you have conjunctivitis? You can recognize this most common eye disease by the typical unpleasant discomfort, such as itchy and red eyes and increased tear flow.
Are you familiar with computer vision syndrome or digital eyestrain?
Computer vision syndrome refers to a group of problems related to the use of computers, smartphones or tablets. Learn about the modern problem of our eyes.
Dry eye syndrome: burning and tired eyes? Causes and symptoms
Dry eye syndrome is a growing problem. Long periods of looking at a mobile phone, monitor, television or being in an air-conditioned environment contribute to it. More serious problems can also be behind its development.
Eyelid lump: why does a fatty, white and other lump, eyelid cyst form?
Bulges on the eyelids occur as a result of increased exertion, improper hygiene, when fat metabolism is disturbed, and as a result of infection. Inflammation of the blocked sebaceous gland is common. The most common diseases are barley and wolf'sbane. However, a bulge can also be of tumor origin.
Scars on the skin: what do they arise from + what are the treatment options?
Scars form as part of the healing process after skin damage. Most people will get a scar of some kind during their lifetime. It can be the result of an accident, surgery or a poorly healing skin condition.
Eye Pain: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Pain is a sign that something is wrong. It is really irreplaceable despite the fact that it is unpleasant. Pain in one eye or in both eyes, pain in the eyelids, or pain around the eye needs to be properly examined. Neglecting this symptom can leave consequences.
Double vision: diplopia as a sudden, occasional but also permanent visual impairment?
Double vision is a sign of a vision problem. But it's not always due to impaired vision and squinting.
Light sensitivity: what causes light deficiency (photophobia)?
Sensitivity to light is a sign of eye disease. Symptoms such as eye pain, scratching, itching or eye fatigue are also associated. In other cases, it may indicate a neurological problem, such as meningitis.
Pressure in the eye and the feeling of pressure as a symptom? What causes can it have?
It is caused by a disease of the eye, but also of the eyelid. It can be a symptom of inflammation, but sometimes a tumor or other serious disease is behind the pressure. An eye examination is the best option when difficulties occur.
Conjunctival redness: what causes it (+ symptoms)
Redness of the conjunctiva is typical of inflammatory diseases, but can it occur for other reasons?
Blurred vision and fog in front of your eyes? Know the main causes
Blurred or foggy vision is a typical sign of cataracts, but it's not the only cause. There are more.
Eyelid redness, itching and swelling due to irritation, inflammation? Causes and treatment
Redness of the eyelids can have various causes, of which we think primarily of inflammation or irritation. Microbes and external factors such as dust, smoke or cold are the main causes. There are also other possibilities.
Visual impairment, focusing problems? Sudden, chronic visual impairment
Visual impairment can be congenital, acquired, permanent, or temporary. It can be caused by old age, degenerative diseases, and inflammation. Visual impairment is also a symptom of diseases outside the eyes.
Are you suffering from cutting in the eye? Find out the causes of eye pain
Cutting in the eye is one of the symptoms of eye inflammation or infection. But it also occurs with fatigue or dry eye syndrome. The external environment, namely dusty, dry and warm or windy weather, also has a big influence. Another cause of cutting in the eye can be allergies.