Blepharitis is a chronic condition of the eyelids and oil producing glands surrounding the eyeball. These glands become infected with bacteria that normally reside on the skin. Once infected, the glands become swollen while the multiplying bacteria release irritants into the eye causing it to be red and sore. This is a long-term problem that cannot be totally irradicated, but can be controlled with regular lid hygiene and hot compresses. Read the rest of this entry »

In people with keratoconus, until a few years ago, we had no choice but to replace all three layers of the cornea to correct their problem. This was a good option, called a corneal transplant. It involved using a small round blade to cut out the central thin part of the cornea. Success rate has been excellent, with most people improving vision to 20/40 or better after surgery. Yet in keratoconus and other corneal problems, affecting the outer layers of the cornea, it was a shame to have to remove the normal, inner layer of the cornea. This thin layer works as the water pump, pumping out the excess fluid from the cornea. Read the rest of this entry »

What is DSAEK? DSAEK is a form of corneal replacement that replaces only the inner layers of the cornea. To understand DSAEK one needs to understand the structure of the cornea. The cornea is the round, transparent dome on the front of the eye and covers the eye in much the same way that a watch glass covers the surface of a watch. It is curved and smooth. The cornea is made up of three layers, much like an Oreo cookie. There is an outer wafer, and thick inner filling and an inner wafer. A corneal transplant replaces some or all of the layers of the cornea. Until a few years ago, in fact, there was only one good choice and that was to remove and replace all layers of the cornea. This was done with a circular blade, like a tiny cookie cutter that would cut out a disc of the central cornea to be replaced by a donor. Read the rest of this entry »

The effectiveness of the Botox injection seems to have caught the eye of the fashion conscious and every one wishing to put in a beautiful facial appearance. Botox injections are diluted forms of Botulinum toxin, injected between the eyebrows to remove the facial wrinkles visible in an individual. Botox offers a safe, convenient and effective method to remove all facial wrinkles and endows one with a glowing beautiful face. The popularity Botox injection is surging as never before. Read the rest of this entry »

Who wouldn’t love to have a young and beautiful face that people will envy and others admire. Well, it’s something that is now possible. Thanks to Botox, the highly popular and non surgical injection, that’s helped millions attain a youthful, vibrant and pleasant facial appearance by removing the facial wrinkles and the visible signs of aging. Botox injection offers the benefit of an enhanced beauty and a resultant increase in self confidence and self esteem. Read the rest of this entry »

Laser eye surgery is a medical procedure, involving the use of laser, to permanently reshape the cornea of the eye and improve vision in an individual. It is a surgical correction of poor vision. Laser treatment eliminates permanently dependence on glasses and contact lenses.

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LASIK surgery is performed only after each of the eyes has been mapped, and the doctor has made a careful analysis of the health of the eyes, vision correction needed and the laser ablation, required.

In LASIK surgery, the patient is given a mild sedative, and is made to lie down. The doctor, then, positions the eye directly under the laser. The eyelids are kept open, using a kind of a retainer, which has a suction ring that keeps the eye pressurized. This is not uncomfortable, and is used to create the corneal flap. After the ultra-thin flap is created on the surface of the eye, laser energy is applied to reshape the eye. The flap is then replaced to serve as a type of natural bandage.

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Short-Term Precautions:

As in any type of surgery, a short rest is also needed after the LASIK eye surgery. After getting discharged from the hospital, it is absolutely necessary to follow your doctor’s advice. Proper rest, following the doctor’s prescriptions, and contacting your doctor on suspecting a problem are advised. Some precautions to be taken to avoid future complications are:

People who have undergone LASIK surgery are advised complete rest for a few days and are to refrain from all forms of strenuous exercises. LASIK surgery patients are also advised not to rub their eyes even if minor irritations occur

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Laser hair removal treatment, refers to the removing of all unwanted hair, from any part of the human body like the legs, face, arms, underarms, chin etc, through the use of laser light. In laser hair removal technique, lasers produce pulses of high energy light that target the hair follicle of that particular area, without in any way causing any harm to any other area. It is a highly effective, quick and safe method to remove all forms of unwanted hair from any part of the human body.

Method of administration
Laser hair removal treatment is administered, in a phased manner. A series of three to five treatments are generally administered at periodic intervals, by which time all unwanted hair will be removed. The duration of the treatment depends on the area being teated, as also on the person to whom treatment is provided.
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The IntraLase^® laser is a preparatory treatment procedure in LASIK surgery, whereby, a special laser is used to create the flap in the eye, instead of the usual metal blade used. Once the flap is created using the laser, the excimer laser is used as usual on the inner cornea, to correct the vision. The intraLase treatment procedure is a “bladeless” and an “all laser” LASIK preparatory treatment method

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