Question 1

are there any new hypertrophic scar treatments or products available?or are there going to be this/next year?for example microcyn(oculus hydrogel) is.

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Yes: Scars can be treated with both creams and injectable medicine. I would see your dermatologist or ophthalmologist( for scars near the eye)  for further evaluation and recommendations.

Question 2

what is 'gritty eye'?

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Dry eye: Mist likely dry eye syndrome, could also be blepharitis. Check out www.2020vision.Com/blepharitis.Html.

Question 3

why would my eye be twiching?

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Eye Twitching: This is technically referred to as myokyemia. Most causes of this are benign and short lives. Stress, lack of sleep, and eye strain have all been implicated. Caffeine and alcohol are also thought to play a role in some instances. There are some much less common neurological disorders, so a physician evaluation is a good idea.

Question 4

how benefitial are eye massages?

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Comforting: If done gently, it can be comforting.  There are, however, no benefits to the health of the eye or to vision from eye massage.

Question 5

what constitutes a high eye degree?

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High myopia: The prescription in glasses is measured in diopters not degrees. High myopia is  subjective but anything above 10 i consider high.

Question 6

eye feels like there is something in it?

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Common complaint: If you vision in OK then look for a foreign body,like an eye lash. Have someone pull down on the lower lid to examine the eye. If nothing is seen but you still feel the same consult your family physician.

Question 7

what are eye lotions?

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Lotion: Lotions are skin preparations and should not be used on the eye itself, unless you would like to feel uncomfortable discomfort.

Question 8

what is the perimacular of the eye?

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: In medical term, a prefix PERI means around or peripheral to. So PERIMACULAR means around or in the periphery of the macula. Macula is an important site of the retina where most of the optic nerve endings concentrate which bring you the most concise and detail of the object you look at. Take care.

Question 9

what happens if the eye gets stabbed?

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Depends: The amount of eye injury depends on the amount and tye of ocular tissue disrupted by the perforation.  If the object penetrates, but doesn't perforate the eye, trauma may be minimal. Perforating injuries of the lens cause cataract, the iris can tear and bleed .  Retinal trauma can be devestating.  A rupture to the cornea or sclera cannot always be repaired. Velocity of the injury can also disrupt.

Question 10

what is the funcction of choriod in the eye?

Accepted Answer

Blood supply: The main function of the choroid is to supply blood to the eye.  It also contains pigmented cells that absorb light.

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