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ALLERGIC CONJUCTIVITIS
Source URL: http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/wilmer/conditions/allergic_conjunctivitis.html Question: What is allergic conjunctivitis? Short Question: What is allergic conjunctivitis? Answer: Allergic conjunctivitis is an inflammation or irritation of the conjuctiva. That’s the clear mucous membrane lining the inner eyelids and sclera (the white of your eye). Short Answer: It’s an inflammation of the area of the eye called the conjuctiva.
Source URL: http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/wilmer/conditions/allergic_conjunctivitis.html Question: What causes allergic conjunctivitis? Short Question: What causes allergic conjunctivitis? Answer: It’s caused by external allergens (irritants from outside your body that cause allergic reactions). There are actually two types of external allergens: •
Seasonal allergens – Only come at certain times of the year, when common allergens like pollen and grass become more prevalent.
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Perennial allergens – Are trapped indoors and cause symptoms year ‘round. Dust, pet dander, and mold are the most common problems.
Short Answer: Outside irritants called external allergens (like dust and pollen) cause allergic conjunctivitis.
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What are the symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis? Short Question:. What are the symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis? Answer: Common symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis include itchy eyes and eyelids; watery discharge from the eye; burning or foreign body sensation; redness; swollen eyelids, and blurred vision. Short Answer: Watery and itchy eyes are two symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis. Keywords:. Watery eyes, swollen eyelids, burning eyes
See Question #1 on my separate sheet Source URL: http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/wilmer/conditions/allergic_conjunctivitis.html Question: How is allergic conjunctivitis diagnosed? Short Question: How is allergic conjunctivitis diagnosed? Answer: An eye exam to the doctor’s office can usually confirm if you have allergic conjunctivitis. For an exact diagnosis, some patients need blood and skin tests. Short Answer: An eye exam helps diagnose allergic conjunctivitis.
Source URL: http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/wilmer/conditions/allergic_conjunctivitis.html Question: What are the treatments for allergic conjunctivitis? Short Question: How is allergic conjunctivitis treated? Answer: Treatment for allergic conjunctivitis might include cold compresses, artificial tears, and a variety of topical medications. Some patients may require ointments used in the treatment of eczema. Medications by mouth may be needed in patients in more severe cases, especially in the section of the eye called the cornea.
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Short Answer: Both over-the-counter and prescription treatments may be used for allergic conjunctivitis.
ARTIFICIAL CORNEA Source URL: http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/wilmer/conditions/corneal.html Question: What is the cornea? Short Question: What is the cornea? Answer: The cornea is the layer of clear tissue that covers the front of your eye. Short Answer: The layer of clear tissue that covers the front of your eye is your cornea. Keywords: keratoprosthesis
Source URL: http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/wilmer/conditions/artificial_cornea.html
and http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/wilmer/services/cornea_dryeye.html Question: What is an artificial cornea? Short Question: What is keratophesthesis? Answer: Keratoprosthesis is just the clinical term for an artificial cornea. It’s a surgical procedure in which your natural cornea (the transparent tissue that covers your eyeball) is replaced with something synthetic. Short Answer: Keratoprosthesis is the clinical term for an artificial cornea.
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Source URL: http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/wilmer/conditions/artificial_cornea.html Question: Why would I need an artificial corneal? Short Question: Who needs an artificial cornea? Answer: Sometimes the cornea (the transparent tissue that covers your eyeball) becomes permanently damaged. The first option is to replace it with another natural cornea, but sometimes that isn’t possible. Some people have already rejected natural donations. Sometimes the eye is too dry. There may be other surface problems that prevent this option. That’s when the new artificial corneas are looked to as the replacement. Short Answer: Anyone with a damaged cornea who can’t tolerate a natural corneal transplant is an artificial cornea candidate.
Source URL: http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/wilmer/conditions/artificial_cornea.html Question: What types of artificial corneas are used to restore vision? Short Question: What types of artificial corneas are used to restore vision? Answer: In the United States, there are currently two different types of artificial corneas that have been approved by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to restore vision. They are:
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The Dohlman artificial cornea – This combines a donor cornea with man-made materials, to increase compatibility and thus decrease the likelihood of rejection. The AlphaCor device – The artificial cornea is covered by the patient’s own tissue for a period of time. This approach helps promote healing and integration of the device to the ocular tissues.
Both of these options are still being perfected, but have demonstrated success clinically. They continue to be promising alternatives to corneal transplants using donor tissue alone. Short Answer: The Dohlman and the AlphaCor artificial corneas have been approved for use in the United States.
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Blephartis Note: The JH site doesn’t list the causes of this condition. Suggest we develop that as an extra Q&A. Source URL: http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/wilmer/conditions/blephartis.html Question: What is blephartis? Short Question: What is blephartis? Answer: Blephartis is a common inflammation of the eye. It typically affects the eyelids, but can also involve your cornea (the transparent layer that covers your eyeball) and the conjunctiva (the white of your eye). Short Answer: Blephartis is an inflammation of the eye that most typically affects the eyelids.
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