AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY: PROTECTING SIGHTANNUAL MEETINGMY DASHBOARDMY EDUCATIONFIND AN OPHTHALMOLOGISTFOR OPHTHALMOLOGISTS The mission of the American Academy of Ophthalmology is to protect sight and empower lives by serving as an advocate for patients and the public, leading ophthalmic education, and advancing the profession of

ophthalmology.

10 CATARACT SURGERY SIDE EFFECTS, AND HOW TO COPE Cataract surgery is a safe procedure that improves vision for most people. Serious complications are rare among the 4 million Americans who undergo cataract surgery each year. But sometimes side effec TORN RETINA: DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT Photocoagulation. A laser is used to seal the retina to the wall of the eye. The goal is to keep fluid from going through the tear and detaching the retina. The treatment usually takes less than 15 minutes. It may be done right in your ophthalmologist’s office. Your ophthalmologist puts a lens on the front of your eye to focus the

laser.

WHAT IS JUVENILE MACULAR DYSTROPHY? Oct. 19, 2020. Juvenile macular dystrophy (sometimes called juvenile macular degeneration) is a group of inherited eye disorders that affects children and young adults. Juvenile macular dystrophy is different from age-related macular degeneration (AMD). AMD occurs as part of the body’s natural aging process, but juvenile macular

dystrophy is

WHAT IS CENTRAL SEROUS CHORIORETINOPATHY? Central serous chorioretinopathy is when fluid builds up under the retina.This can distort vision. The fluid leakage comes from a layer of tissue under the retina, called the choroid.The layer of cells between retina and choroid is called the retinal pigment epithelium

(RPE).

VITAMINS FOR AMD

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 500 mg. Vitamin E 400 international units (IU) Lutein 10 mg. Zeaxanthin 2 mg. Zinc (as zinc oxide) 80 mg. Copper (as cupric oxide) 2 mg. It is important to remember that nutritional supplements are not a cure for AMD, but they may help to slow the disease in some people with early- to mid-stage AMD.

FLASHES OF LIGHT

Flashes of light are pinpricks or spots of light that you see in your field of vision. People often say seeing flashes of light is like seeing "shooting stars" or "lightning streaks." Flashes of light in your vision come from inside your eye. They are not caused CHOOSING AN ARTIFICIAL LENS FOR CATARACT SURGERY Choosing an Artificial Lens for Cataract Surgery. More than 25 million Americans have cataracts — clouding of the eye’s lens with age —and nearly 4 million Americans undergo cataract surgery each year to restore their vision. During cataract surgery, the natural clouded lens is replaced with an artificial lens called an intraocular lens HOW LONG SHOULD ONE WAIT FOR THE BRAIN TO ADJUST TO NEW Answer: It is not uncommon for a patient to experience new visual sensations and perceptions immediately after cataract surgery in both eyes. Generally speaking, vision of 20/20 in one eye and 20/25 in the fellow eye is a very good result. I'M 62 YEARS OLD AND MY DISTANCE VISION HAS IMPROVED Answer: Some call this "second sight" which has a simple physiological explanation. As the lens of the eye hardens as we age (the predecessor of frank cataracts) it changes the way light is "bent" as it enters the eye much the way different prescriptions in a pair of glasses do. So if you were hyperopic (needed plus correction) and you start developing pre-cataract changes, your vision may AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY: PROTECTING SIGHTANNUAL MEETINGMY DASHBOARDMY EDUCATIONFIND AN OPHTHALMOLOGISTFOR OPHTHALMOLOGISTS The mission of the American Academy of Ophthalmology is to protect sight and empower lives by serving as an advocate for patients and the public, leading ophthalmic education, and advancing the profession of

ophthalmology.

10 CATARACT SURGERY SIDE EFFECTS, AND HOW TO COPE Cataract surgery is a safe procedure that improves vision for most people. Serious complications are rare among the 4 million Americans who undergo cataract surgery each year. But sometimes side effec TORN RETINA: DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT Photocoagulation. A laser is used to seal the retina to the wall of the eye. The goal is to keep fluid from going through the tear and detaching the retina. The treatment usually takes less than 15 minutes. It may be done right in your ophthalmologist’s office. Your ophthalmologist puts a lens on the front of your eye to focus the

laser.

WHAT IS JUVENILE MACULAR DYSTROPHY? Oct. 19, 2020. Juvenile macular dystrophy (sometimes called juvenile macular degeneration) is a group of inherited eye disorders that affects children and young adults. Juvenile macular dystrophy is different from age-related macular degeneration (AMD). AMD occurs as part of the body’s natural aging process, but juvenile macular

dystrophy is

WHAT IS CENTRAL SEROUS CHORIORETINOPATHY? Central serous chorioretinopathy is when fluid builds up under the retina.This can distort vision. The fluid leakage comes from a layer of tissue under the retina, called the choroid.The layer of cells between retina and choroid is called the retinal pigment epithelium

(RPE).

VITAMINS FOR AMD

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 500 mg. Vitamin E 400 international units (IU) Lutein 10 mg. Zeaxanthin 2 mg. Zinc (as zinc oxide) 80 mg. Copper (as cupric oxide) 2 mg. It is important to remember that nutritional supplements are not a cure for AMD, but they may help to slow the disease in some people with early- to mid-stage AMD.

FLASHES OF LIGHT

Flashes of light are pinpricks or spots of light that you see in your field of vision. People often say seeing flashes of light is like seeing "shooting stars" or "lightning streaks." Flashes of light in your vision come from inside your eye. They are not caused CHOOSING AN ARTIFICIAL LENS FOR CATARACT SURGERY Choosing an Artificial Lens for Cataract Surgery. More than 25 million Americans have cataracts — clouding of the eye’s lens with age —and nearly 4 million Americans undergo cataract surgery each year to restore their vision. During cataract surgery, the natural clouded lens is replaced with an artificial lens called an intraocular lens HOW LONG SHOULD ONE WAIT FOR THE BRAIN TO ADJUST TO NEW Answer: It is not uncommon for a patient to experience new visual sensations and perceptions immediately after cataract surgery in both eyes. Generally speaking, vision of 20/20 in one eye and 20/25 in the fellow eye is a very good result. I'M 62 YEARS OLD AND MY DISTANCE VISION HAS IMPROVED Answer: Some call this "second sight" which has a simple physiological explanation. As the lens of the eye hardens as we age (the predecessor of frank cataracts) it changes the way light is "bent" as it enters the eye much the way different prescriptions in a pair of glasses do. So if you were hyperopic (needed plus correction) and you start developing pre-cataract changes, your vision may

VITAMINS FOR AMD

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 500 mg. Vitamin E 400 international units (IU) Lutein 10 mg. Zeaxanthin 2 mg. Zinc (as zinc oxide) 80 mg. Copper (as cupric oxide) 2 mg. It is important to remember that nutritional supplements are not a cure for AMD, but they may help to slow the disease in some people with early- to mid-stage AMD. NEW TREATMENTS FOR AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION For more than a decade, ophthalmologists have treated wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) with eye injections given every month or two, and dry AMD with antioxidant vitamins.These treatments were groundbreaking when introduced, offering hope for the first time that this sight-threatening disease could be slowed, and in some cases stopped or even reversed.

PAIN AROUND EYE

Pain and tenderness around the eye can affect the eyelids and tissues around the eye. Pain Around Eye may be associated with: Bell's Palsy. Black Eye. Blocked Tear Duct. Cellulitis. Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis. Glaucoma. Microvascular Cranial Nerve Palsy.

CATARACT SURGERY

Cataract surgery is an operation to remove your eye’s lens when it is cloudy. The purpose of your lens is to bend (refract) light rays that come into the eye to help you see. Your own lens should be clear, but with a cataract it is cloudy. Having a cataract can WHAT IS CHARLES BONNET SYNDROME? Reviewed By: G Atma Vemulakonda, MD, John D Shepherd MD, Linda M Lawrence MD, Marie A Di Nome. Sep. 16, 2020. Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS) is a condition that some people get when they lose some or all their vision. It causes them to have visual hallucinations (seeing things that aren't really there). LOW-DOSE ATROPINE FOR KIDS WITH MYOPIA A promising treatment for childhood near-sightedness (myopia) is welcome news at a time when more and more kids are being diagnosed with the condition.. Studies show that a low-dose of atropine, typically given as eye drops at bedtime, can significantly slow the progression of myopia in children, preventing severe near-sightedness. Childhood myopia is usually diagnosed when kids are MANAGEMENT OF TRAUMATIC CATARACT Traumatic cataract is a clouding of the lens that may occur after either blunt or penetrating ocular trauma that disrupts the lens fibers. Most traumatic cataracts are intu­mescent, but their type and clinical course depend on trauma mechanism and the integrity of the capsular bag. The morphology of a classic traumatic cataract is

referred to

MACULAR DEGENERATION AND CATARACT SURGERY: ARE THEY Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a frustrating condition that diminishes your ability to see detail clearly.When you combine AMD’s loss of central vision with the blurriness from cataracts, you have a recipe for significant vision loss.. Can you have cataract surgery to restore some clear vision if you have macular degeneration? The answer is probably yes . . . but there are some WHAT IS A PINGUECULA AND A PTERYGIUM (SURFER'S EYE Pinguecula and pterygium are growths on your eye’s conjunctiva, the clear covering over the white part of the eye.. Pinguecula is a yellowish, raised growth on the conjunctiva. It’s usually on the side of the eye near your nose, but can happen on the other side too. 20 SURPRISING HEALTH PROBLEMS AN EYE EXAM CAN CATCH Cancers of blood, tissue or skin. Numerous cancers can be found during a detailed eye exam. Skin cancers affect the eyelids and outer surfaces of the eye. The most common types of skin cancers are basal cell, squamous cell and melanoma. Leukemia and lymphoma can also affect the interior aspect of the eye. Tumors in the breast and other

areas

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY: PROTECTING SIGHTANNUAL MEETINGMY DASHBOARDMY EDUCATIONFIND AN OPHTHALMOLOGISTFOR OPHTHALMOLOGISTS The mission of the American Academy of Ophthalmology is to protect sight and empower lives by serving as an advocate for patients and the public, leading ophthalmic education, and advancing the profession of

ophthalmology.

10 CATARACT SURGERY SIDE EFFECTS, AND HOW TO COPE Cataract surgery is a safe procedure that improves vision for most people. Serious complications are rare among the 4 million Americans who undergo cataract surgery each year. But sometimes side effec TORN RETINA: DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT Photocoagulation. A laser is used to seal the retina to the wall of the eye. The goal is to keep fluid from going through the tear and detaching the retina. The treatment usually takes less than 15 minutes. It may be done right in your ophthalmologist’s office. Your ophthalmologist puts a lens on the front of your eye to focus the

laser.

WHAT IS JUVENILE MACULAR DYSTROPHY? Oct. 19, 2020. Juvenile macular dystrophy (sometimes called juvenile macular degeneration) is a group of inherited eye disorders that affects children and young adults. Juvenile macular dystrophy is different from age-related macular degeneration (AMD). AMD occurs as part of the body’s natural aging process, but juvenile macular

dystrophy is

WHAT IS CENTRAL SEROUS CHORIORETINOPATHY? Central serous chorioretinopathy is when fluid builds up under the retina.This can distort vision. The fluid leakage comes from a layer of tissue under the retina, called the choroid.The layer of cells between retina and choroid is called the retinal pigment epithelium

(RPE).

VITAMINS FOR AMD

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 500 mg. Vitamin E 400 international units (IU) Lutein 10 mg. Zeaxanthin 2 mg. Zinc (as zinc oxide) 80 mg. Copper (as cupric oxide) 2 mg. It is important to remember that nutritional supplements are not a cure for AMD, but they may help to slow the disease in some people with early- to mid-stage AMD.

FLASHES OF LIGHT

Flashes of light are pinpricks or spots of light that you see in your field of vision. People often say seeing flashes of light is like seeing "shooting stars" or "lightning streaks." Flashes of light in your vision come from inside your eye. They are not caused CHOOSING AN ARTIFICIAL LENS FOR CATARACT SURGERY Choosing an Artificial Lens for Cataract Surgery. More than 25 million Americans have cataracts — clouding of the eye’s lens with age —and nearly 4 million Americans undergo cataract surgery each year to restore their vision. During cataract surgery, the natural clouded lens is replaced with an artificial lens called an intraocular lens HOW LONG SHOULD ONE WAIT FOR THE BRAIN TO ADJUST TO NEW Answer: It is not uncommon for a patient to experience new visual sensations and perceptions immediately after cataract surgery in both eyes. Generally speaking, vision of 20/20 in one eye and 20/25 in the fellow eye is a very good result. I'M 62 YEARS OLD AND MY DISTANCE VISION HAS IMPROVED Answer: Some call this "second sight" which has a simple physiological explanation. As the lens of the eye hardens as we age (the predecessor of frank cataracts) it changes the way light is "bent" as it enters the eye much the way different prescriptions in a pair of glasses do. So if you were hyperopic (needed plus correction) and you start developing pre-cataract changes, your vision may AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY: PROTECTING SIGHTANNUAL MEETINGMY DASHBOARDMY EDUCATIONFIND AN OPHTHALMOLOGISTFOR OPHTHALMOLOGISTS The mission of the American Academy of Ophthalmology is to protect sight and empower lives by serving as an advocate for patients and the public, leading ophthalmic education, and advancing the profession of

ophthalmology.

10 CATARACT SURGERY SIDE EFFECTS, AND HOW TO COPE Cataract surgery is a safe procedure that improves vision for most people. Serious complications are rare among the 4 million Americans who undergo cataract surgery each year. But sometimes side effec TORN RETINA: DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT Photocoagulation. A laser is used to seal the retina to the wall of the eye. The goal is to keep fluid from going through the tear and detaching the retina. The treatment usually takes less than 15 minutes. It may be done right in your ophthalmologist’s office. Your ophthalmologist puts a lens on the front of your eye to focus the

laser.

WHAT IS JUVENILE MACULAR DYSTROPHY? Oct. 19, 2020. Juvenile macular dystrophy (sometimes called juvenile macular degeneration) is a group of inherited eye disorders that affects children and young adults. Juvenile macular dystrophy is different from age-related macular degeneration (AMD). AMD occurs as part of the body’s natural aging process, but juvenile macular

dystrophy is

WHAT IS CENTRAL SEROUS CHORIORETINOPATHY? Central serous chorioretinopathy is when fluid builds up under the retina.This can distort vision. The fluid leakage comes from a layer of tissue under the retina, called the choroid.The layer of cells between retina and choroid is called the retinal pigment epithelium

(RPE).

VITAMINS FOR AMD

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 500 mg. Vitamin E 400 international units (IU) Lutein 10 mg. Zeaxanthin 2 mg. Zinc (as zinc oxide) 80 mg. Copper (as cupric oxide) 2 mg. It is important to remember that nutritional supplements are not a cure for AMD, but they may help to slow the disease in some people with early- to mid-stage AMD.

FLASHES OF LIGHT

Flashes of light are pinpricks or spots of light that you see in your field of vision. People often say seeing flashes of light is like seeing "shooting stars" or "lightning streaks." Flashes of light in your vision come from inside your eye. They are not caused CHOOSING AN ARTIFICIAL LENS FOR CATARACT SURGERY Choosing an Artificial Lens for Cataract Surgery. More than 25 million Americans have cataracts — clouding of the eye’s lens with age —and nearly 4 million Americans undergo cataract surgery each year to restore their vision. During cataract surgery, the natural clouded lens is replaced with an artificial lens called an intraocular lens HOW LONG SHOULD ONE WAIT FOR THE BRAIN TO ADJUST TO NEW Answer: It is not uncommon for a patient to experience new visual sensations and perceptions immediately after cataract surgery in both eyes. Generally speaking, vision of 20/20 in one eye and 20/25 in the fellow eye is a very good result. I'M 62 YEARS OLD AND MY DISTANCE VISION HAS IMPROVED Answer: Some call this "second sight" which has a simple physiological explanation. As the lens of the eye hardens as we age (the predecessor of frank cataracts) it changes the way light is "bent" as it enters the eye much the way different prescriptions in a pair of glasses do. So if you were hyperopic (needed plus correction) and you start developing pre-cataract changes, your vision may

VITAMINS FOR AMD

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 500 mg. Vitamin E 400 international units (IU) Lutein 10 mg. Zeaxanthin 2 mg. Zinc (as zinc oxide) 80 mg. Copper (as cupric oxide) 2 mg. It is important to remember that nutritional supplements are not a cure for AMD, but they may help to slow the disease in some people with early- to mid-stage AMD. NEW TREATMENTS FOR AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION For more than a decade, ophthalmologists have treated wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) with eye injections given every month or two, and dry AMD with antioxidant vitamins.These treatments were groundbreaking when introduced, offering hope for the first time that this sight-threatening disease could be slowed, and in some cases stopped or even reversed.

PAIN AROUND EYE

Pain and tenderness around the eye can affect the eyelids and tissues around the eye. Pain Around Eye may be associated with: Bell's Palsy. Black Eye. Blocked Tear Duct. Cellulitis. Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis. Glaucoma. Microvascular Cranial Nerve Palsy.

CATARACT SURGERY

Cataract surgery is an operation to remove your eye’s lens when it is cloudy. The purpose of your lens is to bend (refract) light rays that come into the eye to help you see. Your own lens should be clear, but with a cataract it is cloudy. Having a cataract can WHAT IS CHARLES BONNET SYNDROME? Reviewed By: G Atma Vemulakonda, MD, John D Shepherd MD, Linda M Lawrence MD, Marie A Di Nome. Sep. 16, 2020. Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS) is a condition that some people get when they lose some or all their vision. It causes them to have visual hallucinations (seeing things that aren't really there). LOW-DOSE ATROPINE FOR KIDS WITH MYOPIA A promising treatment for childhood near-sightedness (myopia) is welcome news at a time when more and more kids are being diagnosed with the condition.. Studies show that a low-dose of atropine, typically given as eye drops at bedtime, can significantly slow the progression of myopia in children, preventing severe near-sightedness. Childhood myopia is usually diagnosed when kids are MANAGEMENT OF TRAUMATIC CATARACT Traumatic cataract is a clouding of the lens that may occur after either blunt or penetrating ocular trauma that disrupts the lens fibers. Most traumatic cataracts are intu­mescent, but their type and clinical course depend on trauma mechanism and the integrity of the capsular bag. The morphology of a classic traumatic cataract is

referred to

MACULAR DEGENERATION AND CATARACT SURGERY: ARE THEY Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a frustrating condition that diminishes your ability to see detail clearly.When you combine AMD’s loss of central vision with the blurriness from cataracts, you have a recipe for significant vision loss.. Can you have cataract surgery to restore some clear vision if you have macular degeneration? The answer is probably yes . . . but there are some WHAT IS A PINGUECULA AND A PTERYGIUM (SURFER'S EYE Pinguecula and pterygium are growths on your eye’s conjunctiva, the clear covering over the white part of the eye.. Pinguecula is a yellowish, raised growth on the conjunctiva. It’s usually on the side of the eye near your nose, but can happen on the other side too. 20 SURPRISING HEALTH PROBLEMS AN EYE EXAM CAN CATCH Cancers of blood, tissue or skin. Numerous cancers can be found during a detailed eye exam. Skin cancers affect the eyelids and outer surfaces of the eye. The most common types of skin cancers are basal cell, squamous cell and melanoma. Leukemia and lymphoma can also affect the interior aspect of the eye. Tumors in the breast and other

areas

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY: PROTECTING SIGHTANNUAL MEETINGMY DASHBOARDMY EDUCATIONFIND AN OPHTHALMOLOGISTFOR OPHTHALMOLOGISTS The mission of the American Academy of Ophthalmology is to protect sight and empower lives by serving as an advocate for patients and the public, leading ophthalmic education, and advancing the profession of

ophthalmology.

OKAP AND BOARD REVIEW PRESENTATIONS Overview. This page contains presentations for ophthalmology residents to use in studying for the OKAP and Board exams. Please read this short introduction with details regarding how to use the presentations. Author: Steven B. Flynn, MD, PhD. Feedback can be sent

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Cataract surgery is an operation to remove your eye’s lens when it is cloudy. The purpose of your lens is to bend (refract) light rays that come into the eye to help you see. Your own lens should be clear, but with a cataract it is cloudy. Having a cataract can

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FLASHES OF LIGHT

Flashes of light are pinpricks or spots of light that you see in your field of vision. People often say seeing flashes of light is like seeing "shooting stars" or "lightning streaks." Flashes of light in your vision come from inside your eye. They are not caused CHOOSING AN ARTIFICIAL LENS FOR CATARACT SURGERY Choosing an Artificial Lens for Cataract Surgery. More than 25 million Americans have cataracts — clouding of the eye’s lens with age —and nearly 4 million Americans undergo cataract surgery each year to restore their vision. During cataract surgery, the natural clouded lens is replaced with an artificial lens called an intraocular lens

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Cataract surgery is an operation to remove your eye’s lens when it is cloudy. The purpose of your lens is to bend (refract) light rays that come into the eye to help you see. Your own lens should be clear, but with a cataract it is cloudy. Having a cataract can

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EyeWiki is where ophthalmologists, other physicians, patients and the public can view articles written by ophthalmologists, covering the vast spectrum of eye disease, diagnosis and treatment. Any qualified ophthalmologist or ophthalmologist in training is invited to contribute content to the wiki.

FLASHES OF LIGHT

Flashes of light are pinpricks or spots of light that you see in your field of vision. People often say seeing flashes of light is like seeing "shooting stars" or "lightning streaks." Flashes of light in your vision come from inside your eye. They are not caused CHOOSING AN ARTIFICIAL LENS FOR CATARACT SURGERY Choosing an Artificial Lens for Cataract Surgery. More than 25 million Americans have cataracts — clouding of the eye’s lens with age —and nearly 4 million Americans undergo cataract surgery each year to restore their vision. During cataract surgery, the natural clouded lens is replaced with an artificial lens called an intraocular lens

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Cataract surgery is an operation to remove your eye’s lens when it is cloudy. The purpose of your lens is to bend (refract) light rays that come into the eye to help you see. Your own lens should be clear, but with a cataract it is cloudy. Having a cataract can

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FLASHES OF LIGHT

Flashes of light are pinpricks or spots of light that you see in your field of vision. People often say seeing flashes of light is like seeing "shooting stars" or "lightning streaks." Flashes of light in your vision come from inside your eye. They are not caused CHOOSING AN ARTIFICIAL LENS FOR CATARACT SURGERY Choosing an Artificial Lens for Cataract Surgery. More than 25 million Americans have cataracts — clouding of the eye’s lens with age —and nearly 4 million Americans undergo cataract surgery each year to restore their vision. During cataract surgery, the natural clouded lens is replaced with an artificial lens called an intraocular lens

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