Question 1

eccimery laserfor miopia in glaucoma patient?

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Not recommended: Laser refractive surgery is generally not recommended for patients with glaucoma but it depends on many factors: is it early glaucoma, is prk planned? There may be exceptions to the general rule.

Question 2

what is millia?

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Small cyst: Very common in people of all ages.It is benign.They can be removed.

Question 3

what are myopias?

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Nearsightedness: Myopes have eyes that are too long for their natural focusing power.  They need eyeglasses or contacts that minify the light which causes the focal point to go more towards the back of the eye where the retina receives the image.  (hyperopes need magnifying lenses).  Your ophthalmologist can provide the best correction for this condition.

Question 4

what is the cure for having a mioma?

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Excision: The best treatment for myoma is surgical excision.

Question 5

can i go to the sauna if i have a small mioma?

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Yes: You should be able to still use the sauna.  However, you would want to not use the sauna if you are pregnant.  Happy sweating!

Question 6

what is a milia?

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Small cyst: No one knows why these happen. They occur in people of all ages. They usually do not become very big but if they annoy you they can be easily removed.

Question 7

how can you treat milia?

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Dermatologist: Try using gentle exfoliation products.  Avoid harsh skin-care products.  Sometimes they go away on their own.  A dermatologist can remove them using a scalpel or curette, but this is time-consuming and expensive. Milia are not harmful, but they are a cosmetic nuisance.

Question 8

what is myopic reduction?

Accepted Answer

Myopic reduction?: Decrease in the amount of near-sightedness.

Question 9

any suggestions for milia?

Accepted Answer

Milia: Milia can be removed by excision, cautery, freezing, or laser treatments.  See an eye doctor.

Question 10

can esthesicians remove milia?

Accepted Answer

Some good ones: can, just be careful around the eyes, for those you may want to see a dermatologist

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