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Question: When should you call a doctor about your vision changes?
Answer: Some vision changes can be dangerous and need immediate medical care. Anytime you have a sudden loss of vision, or everything looks blurry -- even if it's temporary -- see a doctor right away. Go to the emergency room or call 911.
Question: Who is more likely to get uveitis?
Answer: People with immune system conditions like AIDS, rheumatoid arthritis, or ulcerative colitis may be more likely to have uveitis. Symptoms may include: Blurred vision Eye pain Eye redness Light sensitivity See your doctor if you have these symptoms and they don't go away within a few days. There are different kinds of treatment for uveitis, depending on the type you have.
Question: How do I know if I am colorblind?
Answer: Your doctor can tell you what's to blame. Men are much more likely to be born with it than women. Your eye doctor can diagnose it with a simple test.
Question: How can you treat eyelid problems?
Answer: Treatment could include proper cleaning, medication, or surgery.
Question: What should I do if my eyes feel strained?
Answer: Anyone who reads for hours, works at a computer, or drives long distances knows about this one. It happens when you overuse your eyes. They get tired and need to rest, just like any other part of your body. If your eyes feel strained, give them some time off. If they're still weary after a few days, check with your doctor to make sure it isn't another problem.
Question: Can you fix presbyopia?
Answer: Reading glasses, contact lenses, LASIK, which is laser eye surgery, and other procedures can be used to restore good reading vision.
Question: Are eye floaters normal?
Answer: Floaters are usually normal, but they sometimes can be a sign of a more serious eye problem, like retinal detachment. That's when the retina at the back of your eye separates from the layer underneath. When this happens, you might also see light flashes along with the floaters or a dark shadow come across the edge of your sight.
Question: When should I see a doctor about dry eyes?
Answer: Some treatments include: Using a humidifier in your home Special eye drops that work like real tears Plugs in your tear ducts to lessen drainage Lipiflow, a procedure that uses heat and pressure to treat dry eyes Testosterone eyelid cream Nutritional supplements with fish oil and omega-3 If your dry eye problem is chronic, you may have dry eye disease. You doctor could prescribe medicated drops like cyclosporine ( Cequa, Restasis) or lifitegrast ( Xiidra) to stimulate tear production.
Question: How do you know if you have a corneal disease?
Answer: Signs include: Red eyes Watery eyes Pain Reduced vision, or a halo effect The main treatment methods include: A new eyeglasses or contacts prescription Medicated eye drops Surgery Your eyelids do a lot for you.
Question: How do you get dry eyes?
Answer: This happens when your eyes can't make enough good-quality tears. You might feel like something is in your eye or like it's burning. Rarely, in severe cases, extreme dryness can lead to some loss of vision.
Question: How do you know if you have eyelid problems?
Answer: Signs include: Red eyes Watery eyes Pain Reduced vision, or a halo effect The main treatment methods include: A new eyeglasses or contacts prescription Medicated eye drops Surgery Your eyelids do a lot for you. They protect your eye, spread tears over its surface, and limit the amount of light that can get in. Pain, itching, tearing, and sensitivity to light are common symptoms of eyelid problems. You might also have blinking spasms or inflamed outer edges near your eyelashes. Treatment could include proper cleaning, medication, or surgery.
Question: How can you treat corneal disease?
Answer: Signs include: Red eyes Watery eyes Pain Reduced vision, or a halo effect The main treatment methods include: A new eyeglasses or contacts prescription Medicated eye drops Surgery Your eyelids do a lot for you.
Question: Are there rules for using contact lenses?
Answer: And follow these rules: Never wet them by putting them in your mouth. That can make an infection more likely. Make sure your lenses fit properly, so they don't scratch your eyes. Use eye drops that say they're safe for contact lenses. Never use homemade saline solutions. Even though some lenses are FDA-approved for sleeping in them, doing so raises the risk of a serious infection. If you do everything right and still have problems with your contacts, see your eye doctor.
Question: How do you get presbyopia?
Answer: This happens when you lose the ability, despite good distance vision, to clearly see close objects and small print. After age 40 or so, you may have to hold a book or other reading material farther away from your eyes to make it easier to read.
Question: What if I have problems with my contact lenses even if I am taking care of them right?
Answer: If you do everything right and still have problems with your contacts, see your eye doctor. You might have allergies, dry eyes, or just be better off with glasses. Once you know what the problem is, you can decide what's best for you.
Question: What are the different types of retinal disorder?
Answer: There are different types: Age-related macular degeneration refers to a breakdown of a small portion of the retina called the macula. Diabetic retinopathy is damage to the blood vessels in your retina caused by diabetes. Retinal detachment happens when the retina separates from the layer underneath. It's important to get an early diagnosis and have these conditions treated.
Question: How should I take care of my contact lenses?
Answer: They work well for many people, but you need to take care of them. Wash your hands before you touch them.
Question: What does it mean when I have excess tearing?
Answer: It has nothing to do with your feelings. You might be sensitive to light, wind, or temperature changes. Try to protect your eyes by shielding them or wearing sunglasses (go for wraparound frames -- they block more wind than other types).
Question: How do you get pinkeye?
Answer: In this condition, tissue that lines the back of your eyelids and covers your sclera gets inflamed. It can cause redness, itching, burning, tearing, discharge, or a feeling that something is in your eye. People of all ages can get it. Causes include infection, exposure to chemicals and irritants, or allergies. Wash your hands often to lower your chance of getting it.
Question: Are there treatments for colorblindness?
Answer: There's no treatment if you're born with it, but special contacts and glasses can help some people tell the difference between certain colors.
Question: Can I avoid vision problems if I have a lazy eye?
Answer: Lifelong vision problems can be avoided if a lazy eye is detected and treated during early childhood. Treatment includes corrective glasses or contact lenses and using a patch or other strategies to make a child use the lazy eye.
Question: How do I know I my vision change needs immediate medical care?
Answer: Some vision changes can be dangerous and need immediate medical care. Anytime you have a sudden loss of vision, or everything looks blurry -- even if it's temporary -- see a doctor right away. Go to the emergency room or call 911.
Question: What can happen to my vision as I age?
Answer: Other, more serious conditions also happen as you age. Eye diseases like macular degeneration, glaucoma, and cataracts, can cause vision problems. Symptoms vary a lot among these disorders, so keep up with your eye exams.
Question: What is a retinal disorder?
Answer: The retina is a thin lining on the back of your eye that is made up of cells that collect images and pass them on to your brain. Retinal disorders block this transfer.
Question: What diseases can cause vision problems?
Answer: Other, more serious conditions also happen as you age. Eye diseases like macular degeneration, glaucoma, and cataracts, can cause vision problems. Symptoms vary a lot among these disorders, so keep up with your eye exams.
Question: How can you treat dry eyes?
Answer: Some treatments include: Using a humidifier in your home Special eye drops that work like real tears Plugs in your tear ducts to lessen drainage Lipiflow, a procedure that uses heat and pressure to treat dry eyes Testosterone eyelid cream Nutritional supplements with fish oil and omega-3 If your dry eye problem is chronic, you may have dry eye disease.
Question: Is it normal for my vision to change?
Answer: As you get older, you may find that you can't see as well as you once did. That's normal. You'll probably need glasses or contacts. You may choose to have surgery ( LASIK) to correct your vision. If you already have glasses, you may need a stronger prescription.
Question: Who can get uveitis?
Answer: People with immune system conditions like AIDS, rheumatoid arthritis, or ulcerative colitis may be more likely to have uveitis.
Question: Are there treatments for cross eyes and nystagmus?
Answer: Whether your vision isn't what it used to be, or never was that great, there are things you can do to get your eye health back on track. If an injury is the cause, get it checked by your doctor. Your doctor will examine your eyes to see which treatment might work best for you.
Question: What does it mean to have nystagmus?
Answer: With nystagmus, the eye moves or "jiggles" all the time on its own. There's no treatment if you're born with it, but special contacts and glasses can help some people tell the difference between certain colors.
Question: Why do I have red eyes?
Answer: Your eyes look bloodshot. Eyestrain can do it, and so can a late night, a lack of sleep, or allergies. If an injury is the cause, get it checked by your doctor. Red eyes could be a symptom of another eye condition, like conjunctivitis (pinkeye) or sun damage from not wearing shades over the years. If over-the-counter eye drops and rest don't clear it up, see your doctor. Diabetic retinopathy is damage to the blood vessels in your retina caused by diabetes.
Question: What causes lazy eye?
Answer: Most people have eye problems at one time or another. Is it hard to see at night, especially while driving? It's found in infants, children, and adults, and rarely affects both eyes. Treatment needs to be sought immediately for infants and children.
Question: What should you know about eye problems?
Answer: And always check with a doctor if your symptoms are really bad or don't clear up within a few days. Your doctor can tell you what's to blame.
Question: How often do eye problems happen?
Answer: Some are minor and will go away on their own, or are easy to treat at home. Others need a specialist's care. Most people who have it don't have early symptoms or pain.
Question: What can you do if you have eyestrain?
Answer: If they're still weary after a few days, check with your doctor to make sure it isn't another problem. You might have allergies, dry eyes, or just be better off with glasses.
Question: What is nystagmus?
Answer: If over-the-counter eye drops and rest don't clear it up, see your doctor. With nystagmus, the eye moves or "jiggles" all the time on its own.
Question: How do cataracts develop?
Answer: They don't cause symptoms like pain, redness, or tearing in the eye. Some stay small and don't affect your sight. If they do progress and affect your vision, surgery almost always works to bring it back. A common form is primary open angle glaucoma.
Question: Why do I have a lazy eye?
Answer: Most people have eye problems at one time or another. Is it hard to see at night, especially while driving? It's found in infants, children, and adults, and rarely affects both eyes. Treatment needs to be sought immediately for infants and children.
Question: What does it mean when its hard for me to see at night?
Answer: Is it tough to find your way around in dark places, such as movie theaters? That sounds like night blindness. It's a symptom, not a problem in its own right. Nearsightedness, cataracts, keratoconus, and a lack of vitamin A all cause a type of night blindness that doctors can fix. The result: You can't see as well and may notice glare or a halo around lights at night.
Question: Does everyone get eye problems?
Answer: Some are minor and will go away on their own, or are easy to treat at home. Others need a specialist's care. Whether your vision isn't what it used to be, or never was that great, there are things you can do to get your eye health back on track. And always check with a doctor if your symptoms are really bad or don't clear up within a few days. Most people who have it don't have early symptoms or pain.
Question: Is excess tearing a serious problem?
Answer: It's important to get an early diagnosis and have these conditions treated. That can make an infection more likely.
Question: How can you know if you have uveitis?
Answer: They don't cause symptoms like pain, redness, or tearing in the eye. There are different types: Age-related macular degeneration refers to a breakdown of a small portion of the retina called the macula.
Question: Can tobacco cause cancer?
Answer: It doesn't matter whether you're a smoker or breathing in someone else's smoke. At least 70 chemicals in tobacco are known to cause cancer by damaging your DNA. Smokeless tobacco may seem safer, but it can lead to cancer, too. Even light smoking raises your risk, so talk to your doctor about ways to quit.
Question: Can drinking lots of alcohol raise your chances of getting cancer?
Answer: The more booze you drink, the greater your odds of getting certain kinds of cancers, such as: Head and neck Esophageal Breast Liver Colorectal One reason for this may be carcinogenic chemicals produced when beer, wine, and hard liquor are made. Experts suggest women have no more than one drink each day and men no more than two.
Question: Is processed meat linked to colon cancer?
Answer: Bacon, salami, pepperoni, sausage -- any meat that's been preserved or flavored raises your chances of getting colon cancer. Experts reached that view by looking at more than 800 studies. Eating a hot dog every once in a while is fine, but limit how much processed meat you have as much as you can.
Question: What is formaldehyde, and can it cause cancer?
Answer: It may be a substance in the air, a product you use, or a chemical in foods and drinks. Studies show that rats who took in acrylamide in their drinking water got cancer, so researchers think humans do, too.
Question: What is asbestos, and can it cause cancer?
Answer: A carcinogen is something that can cause you to have cancer. But if it builds up indoors and you breathe it in, radon breaks down the lining of your lungs. Studies of people and animals have shown that asbestos is a carcinogen. If you come into contact with it at your job, wear protective gear. If it's in your home and needs to be removed, hire an expert.
Question: What is plicated or scrotal tongue?
Answer: If you have fissures in your tongue, it's likely no cause for concern. In fact, certain types of grooves or cracks are considered simply a variation of a normal tongue. However, it's rarely a good idea to diagnose yourself. However, if you have symptoms or any complications of Melkersson- Rosenthal syndrome, your dentist or doctor may recommend that you see a specialist.
Question: What do I need to do if I have a fissured tongue?
Answer: These are the characteristics of a fissured tongue: Cracks, grooves, or clefts appear on the top and sides of the tongue. If a fissured tongue causes any symptoms, your dentist may encourage you to brush your tongue. This may help remove debris that has built up in deep fissures, causing irritation. In almost all cases, though, no treatment is needed. However, if you have symptoms or any complications of Melkersson- Rosenthal syndrome, your dentist or doctor may recommend that you see a specialist.
Question: How common is a fissured tongue?
Answer: These are the characteristics of a fissured tongue: Cracks, grooves, or clefts appear on the top and sides of the tongue. And, just as wrinkles can deepen with age, fissures can also become more pronounced as you get older. About 2% to 5% of the U. S. population has a fissured tongue. A fissured tongue may affect men slightly more often than women.
Question: How is a fissured tongue diagnosed?
Answer: Sometimes called a plicated or scrotal tongue, this condition is often harmless. These are the characteristics of a fissured tongue: Cracks, grooves, or clefts appear on the top and sides of the tongue. Fissures may first appear during childhood. However, fissures are more common in adults. And, just as wrinkles can deepen with age, fissures can also become more pronounced as you get older. If you have regular dental exams, your dentist has no doubt spotted the fissures on your tongue. This is how most fissures are found.
Question: What conditions can cause a fissured tongue?
Answer: Because a fissured tongue can cluster in families, it may be genetically inherited. Although other causes of fissured tongue are unknown, it may appear along with other conditions such as these: Geographic tongue, also known as benign migratory glossitis ( BMG). This benign condition often shows up along with fissured tongue. It may cause no symptoms other than sensitivity to hot and spicy foods. Melkersson- Rosenthal syndrome. This is a rare condition. Down syndrome . Fissured tongue occurs in as many as 80% of children with the chromosomal disorder Down syndrome. If a fissured tongue causes any symptoms, your dentist may encourage you to brush your tongue.
Question: What are the characteristics of a fissured tongue?
Answer: Sometimes called a plicated or scrotal tongue, this condition is often harmless. Grooves may connect with other grooves, separating the tongue into small lobes or sections. Unless debris builds up in these fissures, you are unlikely to have any symptoms.
Question: What are symptoms of cystitis?
Answer: Here are some things you might notice: It burns, stings, or hurts when you pee. The urge to pee is constant. You feel sick (achy and tired, with a low fever). You need to pee often, but only small amounts come out. There's pain or pressure in your lower belly. Your pee is dark, cloudy, or has a strong smell. In young children, wetting themselves during the day -- if they normally don't -- can also be a sign. Bed-wetting at night isn't usually related to cystitis.
Question: How is cystitis diagnosed?
Answer: Call your doctor if you have: Blood in your urine Signs and symptoms that last more than several hours Symptoms that come back after your finish taking antibiotics Get help right away if you have these signs of a kidney infection: High fever Pain in your side or back Shaking and chills Throwing up Upset stomach Your doctor will do a physical exam and ask about your symptoms. You may then get: Urine analysis to check for bacteria, blood, or pus in your pee Urine culture to find out which type bacteria you have Often, the cause is a bladder infection and that's all the testing you need.
Question: How can you prevent cystitis?
Answer: There's no sure way to prevent cystitis, but some doctors suggest that you: Avoid bubble bath, soaps, and powders that have perfumes in them. And don't use deodorants or sprays on your vagina. Don't hold it in. Pee when you feel the urge. Drink plenty of liquids. Pee after having sex. Wipe your bottom front to back after you go to the bathroom.
Question: How is cystitis caused by bacteria treated?
Answer: Your doctor will likely give you antibiotics. You usually start to feel better in a day or so, but be sure take all the medicine as directed. How long you need to take them depends on your overall health, how often you get infections, and the type of bacteria. If you're a women past menopause, your doctor may also suggest a vaginal cream that has estrogen in it.
Question: Who is more likely to get more advanced tests to find the cause of cystitis?
Answer: You may then get: Urine analysis to check for bacteria, blood, or pus in your pee Urine culture to find out which type bacteria you have Often, the cause is a bladder infection and that's all the testing you need. But if you belong to one of these groups, you may get more advanced tests to find the cause of cystitis: Children Men ( Since they tend not to get cystitis, it could be a sign of something else.) People who have kidney damage Women who get three or more bladder infections in a year Your doctor may use: Cystoscopy .
Question: What tests do doctors use to diagnose cystitis?
Answer: Your doctor inserts a cystoscope â a thin tube with a camera -- into your urethra to look for problems or to get a tissue sample for more testing (biopsy). Imaging. An ultrasound, CT scan, and MRI can show tumors, kidney stones, and other issues. Intravenous urogram ( IVU). It's an X-ray that uses contrast dye to take images of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder. Voiding cystourethrography. This test uses contrast dye to find problems in the urethra.
Question: How can relaxation techniques help with tension headaches?
Answer: They can ease stress and muscle tension. Try deep breathing, meditation, yoga, or hypnotherapy. Biofeedback uses electrodes to teach you how to recognize tension and relax your muscles before they tighten up. Guided imagery helps you focus on different body parts to relax and release tension. Acupuncture can also help. Do exercises every day to relax, stretch, and strengthen the muscles in your head, shoulders, and neck. A heating pad may also ease muscle tension. Any workout is also a good way to burn off stress.
Question: How can you work with your feelings to help with tension headaches?
Answer: When you feel stressed out, anxious, or angry, the way you handle those feelings may make a difference in whether you get a tension headache or not. Everyone has stress in their life. Try to cut back on how much you have. When you can't avoid it, look for different ways to handle those stressful situations. Try to pace yourself in your daily life. Take breaks. Carve out time to do things you enjoy. For some people, mindfulness -- staying in the here and now, instead of following thoughts of worry and fear -- can help. Build your support system. Spend time with people you love. You may also want to book some sessions with a therapist to find solutions and to manage any anxiety or depression you may have.
Question: When should you see your doctor about tension headaches?
Answer: Your doctor may suggest taking a daily medication that can prevent chronic tension headaches, like: Antidepressants, like amitriptyline ( Elavil) and venlafaxine ( Effexor) Seizure medication, like gabapentin ( Neurontin) and topiramate ( Topamax) See your doctor if you have frequent or severe headaches, or if they get in the way of your life. Call 911 for a headache that is sudden and severe or also makes your face droop, causes weakness or numbness, or makes it hard to talk, see, or think.
Question: How can medication lead to tension headaches?
Answer: If you take medicine for your headaches -- like acetaminophen, ibuprofen, aspirin, or pain relievers with caffeine -- you may get what's called rebound headaches when you stop taking it. To prevent them, limit how much you take. Use the smallest possible dose. Don't take pain relievers more than one or two times a week.
Question: How can exercising regularly help with tension headaches?
Answer: Activities that put your body in awkward positions can lead to headaches. The boost in your heart rate also protects your body from pain.
Question: How should you rest up to help with tension headaches?
Answer: When you feel stressed out, anxious, or angry, the way you handle those feelings may make a difference in whether you get a tension headache or not. Create good sleeping habits. Go to bed at the same time every night. Wake up at the same time every morning. Aim for 7-8 hours of sleep a night. She may use a local anesthetic to relax trigger points.
Question: What is de Quervain's disease?
Answer: It's a painful inflammation of tendons in your wrist and lower thumb. When the swollen tendons rub against the narrow tunnel they pass through, it causes pain at the base of your thumb and into the lower arm.