Question 1

what cause of  dark under the eye ? is it explosion of blood capillaries ?

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It could be Allergie: Get it checked out u your doctor and most likely it's not worry some. Most common cause is Allergies Shiners. Hope this helps. Thanks!

Question 2

what can be done about busted blood vessels/capillaries near the eye?

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Time: Subconjuctiva hemorrhage is the result of broken capillary or vessels. It's like a bruise on the skin but its red and visible due to clear conjunctiva tissue.  It happens from high blood pressure, blood thinner, trauma to the eye, rubbing, straining(coughing, hard sneezing, heavy lifting or constipation).  Please make sure to get blood pressure check, and be patient it will disapear.

Question 3

how does the eye work?

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Like a camera: It would take too much spce to go piece by piece but it's workings are very similar to that of a camera.

Question 4

can spiderwebs hurt in the eye?

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no: Spiderwebs are types of floaters which do not hurt but are seen when moving the eyes. They are usually harmless but if accompanied by light flashes you should see a retinal specialist right away to rule out possible retinal detachment.

Question 5

what is the distinct vision of the eye?

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Vision: distinct vision is the clear and comfortable vision a normal eye has both near and distance.

Question 6

what causes crawling sensation in the eye?

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Could be dryness: A crawling sensation, as in feeling like something is in the eye?  This can be from dryness or allergies.  You can try artificial tears over the counter or an allergy eye drop like zaditor (ketotifen).  Stay away from visine and clear-eyes.

Question 7

what material or chemical is the eye made of?

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Lots: The eye is made of lots of different tissues, each composed by hundreds to thousands for different chemicals.

Question 8

what are some diseases of the uvea of the eye?

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Many: The uvea is the pigmented layer of the eye behind the iris and behind the retina.  It is subject to inflammation, usually non-infectious termed uveitis (or iritis if only in the front).  Sometimes this can be associated with systemic diseases like arthritis.  The uvea can be traumatized and infected.  There are some inherited diseases that cause uveal problems and melanoma can arise in the uvea.

Question 9

what abnormalities of the lens of the eye are there?

Accepted Answer

It varies: This is a difficult question because there are many things which can happen to the lens of the eye.  Also it depends on if the question relates to birth defects or acquired issues in the lens of the eye.  The eye is very complex and there is not enough space to write about all the lens problems that could exist; however, cataracts are the most common by far.

Question 10

what is the transparent layer in the eye that bends?

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The cornea is: the anterior (front) portion of the eye. It is composed of five layers (a sixth layer has recently been discovered). It is optically clear, rigid and allows light to be refracted into the eye. The lens is inside the eye behind the iris and is optically clear. When young, the lens can change shape through the interaction of the ciliary body, helping to focus the light to the retina.

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