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what is the definition or description of: pyridinium collagen crosslinks, 2hr?

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Analgesic: Pyridium (phenazopyridine) is a pain reliever that affects the lower part of your urinary tract (bladder and urethra). It is used to treat pain, burning, increased urination, and increased urge to urinate. These symptoms are usually caused by infection, injury, surgery, catheter, or other conditions that irritate the lower urinary tract. It will treat the symptoms of a urinary tract infection, but not the infection.

Question 2

side effects of corneal collagen crosslinking?

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Crosslinking: Corneal cross linking is a procedure designed to strengthen the chemical bonds in the cornea to prevent or stabilize ectasia (usually from keratoconus or following lasik). This uses uv light and a photosensitizer. Possible side effects include corneal swelling, infection, temporary haziness, and scarring. See http://eyewiki.Aao.Org/corneal_collagen_cross-linking for much more detail.

Question 3

having cornea crosslinking done next week. nervous. seems like it will help my keratoconus, anyone have any helpful insight to ease my hesitation?

Accepted Answer

High success rate : Corneal crosslinking for keratoconus is highly successful.  Complication on rate is low.

Question 4

can cornea crosslinking help my eyes heal after lasik? will it help my dry eyes?

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Not likely: Cornea crosslinking can provide a stronger substrate cornea, but the dry eye problem caused by severing the corneal nerves will likely not be affected.

Question 5

how can  crossing a bug bite make it stop itching?

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Sign of the cross?: Making the sign of the cross? I have never heard of that before. Here are a couple of good remedies: rub a basil leaf on the bite. It  has  anti-inflammatory properties effect. You can also apply a 1 to 1 mix of water and baking soda.

Question 6

crossing drugs effects with tequin (gatifloxacin)?

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Drug no more avalabl: This drug an antibiotic in floroquinolone class was pulled of the market by bristol meyer squib due to serious side effects and is no more available in United States.

Question 7

does crossing gnat bites stop them itching?

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That's what I do :): Your question made me smile.  I do the same thing with insect bites that are very itchy.  I think it helps because what you are doing by using your fingernail to make a cross on the skin where it itches loads the nerve with a pain sensation which overpowers the itch receptors and helps relieves the itch.

Question 8

how old should a child be to correct crossing eyes.?

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Earlier the better: Newborns often cross their eyes and may not move their eyes smoothly together and this is normal.  However, after about 3 months of age their eyes should be moving together and not crossing.  If they do cross see your pediatrician who may recommend an evaluation with an eye doctor.  Treatment, which may include an eye patch, glasses or surgery can be started even as young as 4-6 months.

Question 9

why are my eyes crossing more, if i'm already an adult?

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Eyes crossing: "crossing more" means that your eyes were already crossing. It is not uncommon to have a "deterioration" of an existing deviation. Some reasons for this include increased visual demand, an illness, a significant change in a glasses prescription. And many others.

Question 10

how can i tell if my child's eyes are crossing abnormally?

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Difficult!: A physical exam by your pediatrician or pediatric opthalmologist should be performed to include a detailed examination of the eyes. Tests will be done to determine how much the eyes are out of alignment. Eye tests include:
corneal light reflex
cover/uncover test
retinal exam
standard ophthalmic exam
visual acuity
a definitive neurologic physical exam should also be performed by your care provider.

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