Question 1

are there any alternatives to multifocal lenses?

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Yes: Monofocal = standard lens currently, toric lenses can correct astigmatism.  True accommodative lenses are in trials.

Question 2

what is multifocal choroiditis?

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Choroiditis: The disease affects otherwise healthy young patients in their third decade (average age, 34 y; range, 6-74 y), with an incidence of bilateral involvement of 80%. The principle presenting symptom is usually blurry vision with or without photophobia. Mild ocular pain may occur, accompanied by complaints of metamorphopsia, floaters, scotomas, etc. Fundus examination reveals multiple, small, dots.

Question 3

what are multifocal glasses lenses?

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Bifocal substitute: These are eyeglass lenses with a continuous grind so no line is visible.  They offer a large distance and near area for correction and a narrower central band of intermediate clarity.  They cost a little more but offer a cosmetic and sometimes optical advantage for those in the presbyopic age.

Question 4

what is meant by hemorrhagic diatheses?

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Unusual  bleeding: Can happen for a number of different reasons including treatment of patients with anticoagulation drugs (warfarin), liver failure, some snake bites and some cancers like leukemia.

Question 5

what is a hemorrhage?

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Bleeding: Hemorrhage simply means bleeding, but it often refers to heavy or serious bleeding.

Question 6

i think i'm havening a hemorrhage! could it be from sex?

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NOT ENOUGH INFO!: We need more information. Many causes for bleeding vaginally, including sex.  You need to discuss with your doctor, or supply more info!

Question 7

is brain hemorrhaging hereditary?

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Typically NO: Most brain hemorrhages are due to uncontrolled hypertension. Other common causes include cocaine/amphetamines, tumors that bleed, arteriovenous malformations, aneurysm rupture, anti-coagulant medications, trauma, embolic strokes that bleed and some brain infections.. The complete list is long. Some hereditary  conditions that affect the integrity of blood vessel walls, increase bleeding risk.

Question 8

what is viral hemorrhagic septicemia?

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VHS: Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia (VHS) is a deadly fish virus  that does not effect human health.

Question 9

heavy bleeding a sign of implantation?

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Not normally: It is reported that implantation bleeding does not occur often and would not anticipate bleeding to be heavy.

Question 10

safe to exercise with multifocal pvcs?

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Safe on condition: If your PVC are being treated and are under control , moderate exercise may be tolerated. But first find out the cause of your pvc, and get treatments. Your cardiologist should advice you about the level of your exercise.

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