Has anyone had corneal dystrophy before? How was it treated?

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Do you know if wearing contacts cause them and what are the signs of it? Under my upper eyelid, I see a grayish part. Is that corneal dystrophy?
Corneal dystrophies are inherited disorders, not caused by contact lenses. The grayish bit is likely just a normal variation, but check with your eye doctor to make sure.  (+ info)

Hereditary?.........?

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Are mental disorders (like OCD, depression, anxiety) hereditary? If it can be hereditary, can it be treated once and for all without recurrences.
Nobody knows for sure if the conditions you mention are genetically hereditary. Some say they are, others claim you learn a certain way to handle life from your parents or relatives. Since human beings are pretty complex creatures, my best guess is that the truth lies somewhere in between. That you may inherit a certain sensitivity or an inclination to develop anxiety, depression and/or OCD, but if you get the right upbringing, the symptoms may never appear or be less severe than if you have a really bad childhood.

Children learn how to act and react under pressure from their parents. If the parents are prone to panicking or giving up when things get rough, it's likely that their kids copy their behaviour. It's also a very frightening experience for a kid when their parents flip, which in itself can lead to mental disorders.

As for psychosis and schizophrenia, scientists believe they're hereditary to some extent, but of course not 100%.

Most mental disorders can be successfully treated but if and when life changes, certain symptoms may recur, particularly under stress, like if a child or relative dies, you lose your job or get seriously ill etc. If you suffer from these disorders, you can learn effective ways of coping with the symptoms and may not need treatment more than once. Others may have to try different methods before they find what's working for them.

Most people have one or a few hangups, like phobias. The most common explanation is that the real daredevils, who weren't afraid of anything, didn't live long enough to procreate. As long as you're able to control your fear and don't let it limit your life, things are cool.   (+ info)

hereditary???

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does anyone know if bunions are hereditary?
no they're not at all  (+ info)

What's the difference between corneal abrasion and ulcer?

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What's the difference between a corneal abrasion and a corneal ulcer?

also, if I use eye drops and my eye becomes super red, is it because the eye drops have become infected with something?
A corneal abrasion is exactly what it says it is. It occurs when something (a finger nail, a pencil, a stick) mechanically scratches the cornea and removes some of the epithelium that covers the surface. It is not an infection.

A corneal ulcer is an isolated (can be large or small though) area of inflammation related to an infection of the cornea by a pathogen. The most common cause of a corneal ulcer is bacteria, although ulcers can occur associated with other pathogens such a viruses or fungi. These are active infections and should be treated agressively by either antibiotics, antivirals, or antifungals.

As to your last question it depends upon what type eye drop you are talking about. It is possible that you may be allergic to an ingredient in the eye drop. Only way to know for sure what is happening is to go in and let a doc take a look.  (+ info)

What can you tell me about having a corneal transplant and lens implant during the same procedure?

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A 26-year-old employee of mine has asked for medical leave while he has a "corneal transplant, a lens implant, and possibly a retinal transplant." I have my doubts about his claims regarding these procedures. From what I have researched, retinal transplants are still in the "experimenting on mice" stages, and corneal transplants do not go hand-in-hand with lens implants. I don't want to deny him the time for a legitimate procedure, but we're a very small, four-person operation, and I can't afford for him to take a "vacation" (as he has on other occasions) by using a medical excuse. Twice before he has taken a day off, supposedly to have this done, only to claim the next day that there was a problem with the donor cornea and the procedure had been postponed. I need some expert info on these procedures, please. Thanks.
The lens and the cornea are occationally replaced at the same time. Retinal transplants are in develpment stages still...

Ask him to get a note from the doctor on an official letter head since you aren't sure about his claims.

Most people are able to get back to work with in 7 days after a corneal transplant, though the actual recovery and healing of the cornea can take upto a year.  (+ info)

How much does it cost to get corneal ring implants in your eyes?

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I have mild nearsightedness and was considering this option. Does anyone have any experience with corneal rings?
It will vary quite a lot, however it appears it will be as much or more than LASIK which is averaging about 2000 dollars per eye.

"The cost of Intacs is roughly equal to, or more than, LASIK in most centers."  (+ info)

How can corneal Abrasions lead to blindness?

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How severe must a case of corneal abrasions be, when left untreated, for it to lead to blindness?
Which are some situations in which a case this severe is most likely? I have heard that infection following corneal abrasions may lead to blindness, is this true?
Most corneal abrasions heal very rapidly, but there are some times when this normal healing could be complicated by infection -

The example that springs to mind would be ulcerative keratitis, which can lead to blindness. It's caused by a normally harmless bacteria called pseudomonas aeruginosa, but if it gets into the cornea and is allowed to sit there (think, putting a contact lens over it), then it can lead to a very rapid (24-48 hours) infection and then blindness.

That's why individuals with corneal abrasions are prohibited from wearing contacts. That would be the only immediate cause - as they do heal quite quickly. Hope this helps!  (+ info)

What medication is used to reduce corneal swelling after cataract surgery?

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Which of the following is given to a postoperative cataract client to reduce corneal swelling?
my possible answers are
A. Ibuprofen
B. Acetaminophen
C. Lasix
D. dexamethasone

Im really struggling with this question!!
the answer is D. dexamethasone. its a steroid that helps reduce inflammation.  (+ info)

How can i tell if i have corneal abrasion or an eye infection?

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i took my contacts out and one eye is really red and sensitive to light and gets really teary. how can i tell if it's a corneal abrasion or an eye infection and how do i fix it?
From what you are describing it sounds like a corneal abrasion. It is quite possible when you were wearing your contacts a foreign particle could have got trapped under the lens and scratched up the cornea. The symptoms you are describing would be a good indication to go to a doctor/eye doctor asap. http://www.emedicinehealth.com/corneal_abrasion/page4_em.htm

If it was an eye infection you would see discharge of some sort in your eye. Anyways to be safe go see an optometrist or ophthalmologist to check your eyes out, to diagnose and treat the problem.  (+ info)

Does anyone use the contact lenses that do corneal molding or orthokeratology?

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I looking for others' experiences with the contact lenses that correct your vision overnight by corneal molding. What were your experiences, how long did it take to work, were they uncomfortable, how much did it cost you? Thanks in advance!
u better search google  (+ info)

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