Articles related to "Retina"
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
This article describes the causes, signs, diagnosis and treatment of this eye disease that a small minority of premature babies may develop.
blind babies • rop • causes of blindness • premature babies • development of blood vessels
This article describes the causes, signs, diagnosis and treatment of this eye disease that a small minority of premature babies may develop.
blind babies • rop • causes of blindness • premature babies • development of blood vessels
Vitamins Good For Your Eyes
Our most precious God given gift just might be our eyes. Without them, we don’t visually see the world and all that is in it. Those without sight see it in a different way, but it is in darkness and thought. So why don’t people care more for that ability by protecting it with a good diet?
vitamins good for eyesight • blindness • cataracs • retina • nutrition
Our most precious God given gift just might be our eyes. Without them, we don’t visually see the world and all that is in it. Those without sight see it in a different way, but it is in darkness and thought. So why don’t people care more for that ability by protecting it with a good diet?
vitamins good for eyesight • blindness • cataracs • retina • nutrition
The Imaging and Vision System of Our Eyes
In imaging, light has to first enter the eye and bend through the cornea. As it passes through, it bends more before it reaches the optic nerve that goes to the brain.
imaging • vision system • control light • cornea • lasik
In imaging, light has to first enter the eye and bend through the cornea. As it passes through, it bends more before it reaches the optic nerve that goes to the brain.
imaging • vision system • control light • cornea • lasik
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes that can permanently damage your sight.
retina • vision • type ii diabetes • macular edema • proliferative diabetic retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes that can permanently damage your sight.
retina • vision • type ii diabetes • macular edema • proliferative diabetic retinopathy
New Gene Linked to Macular Degeneration
On October 2008, British scientists showed a strong association between age-related macular degeneration and the SerpinG1 gene, a gene implicated in the immune system.
age-related macular degeneration and serping1 • innate immune system • complement component • eye macula and retina • single nuclear polymorphism
On October 2008, British scientists showed a strong association between age-related macular degeneration and the SerpinG1 gene, a gene implicated in the immune system.
age-related macular degeneration and serping1 • innate immune system • complement component • eye macula and retina • single nuclear polymorphism
Helpful Healing Herbs: Alfalfa to Chervil
The first of a series of concise articles on some of the most common Helpful Healing Herbs. It's a good idea to be familiar with some of the natural ways of treatment and healing of a few of our ordinary complaints. Minor cuts, burns, colds, flu and other discomforts can be treated without resorting to the chemical compounds prescribed by physicians and with less chance of side effects. This is the first of this series on Helpful Healing Herbs.
alfalfa • bones • nerves • metabolism • aloe vera
The first of a series of concise articles on some of the most common Helpful Healing Herbs. It's a good idea to be familiar with some of the natural ways of treatment and healing of a few of our ordinary complaints. Minor cuts, burns, colds, flu and other discomforts can be treated without resorting to the chemical compounds prescribed by physicians and with less chance of side effects. This is the first of this series on Helpful Healing Herbs.
alfalfa • bones • nerves • metabolism • aloe vera
What Is the Pupil and How Does It Change Size?
Nerve responses and specialized structures control the aperture that regulates the amount of light that enters the eye and falls on the photoreceptors.
why does the pupil get smaller • what makes the pupil constrict • what drugs dilate the pupil • what does atropine do • how do our pupils change size
Nerve responses and specialized structures control the aperture that regulates the amount of light that enters the eye and falls on the photoreceptors.
why does the pupil get smaller • what makes the pupil constrict • what drugs dilate the pupil • what does atropine do • how do our pupils change size
Introduction to Astigmatism
Astigmatism is a condition in which light bends more in one plane than in a perpendicular plane. Oftentimes the cornea of an astigmatic eye slopes and is not spherical.
astigmatism • slope of the cornea • irregularly shaped lens • lasik • eyeglasses
Astigmatism is a condition in which light bends more in one plane than in a perpendicular plane. Oftentimes the cornea of an astigmatic eye slopes and is not spherical.
astigmatism • slope of the cornea • irregularly shaped lens • lasik • eyeglasses
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration is an age-related disease that affects the central vision. It is a common cause of vision loss in people over the age of 60.
blind • canadian health • canadian • health • macular degeneration normal life
Macular degeneration is an age-related disease that affects the central vision. It is a common cause of vision loss in people over the age of 60.
blind • canadian health • canadian • health • macular degeneration normal life
Understanding Uveitis
This article explains the types, causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this eye condition, in which early diagnosis is important for its optimum management.
how to treat uveitis • diagnosis • treatment • management • testing
This article explains the types, causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this eye condition, in which early diagnosis is important for its optimum management.
how to treat uveitis • diagnosis • treatment • management • testing
The Eyes Have It, by Gerald Eisman
A brief survey of ocular health and the antioxidants that can assist in preserving it.
macular degeneration • diabetic retinopathy • cataracts • glaucoma • glutathione
A brief survey of ocular health and the antioxidants that can assist in preserving it.
macular degeneration • diabetic retinopathy • cataracts • glaucoma • glutathione
Introduction to Farsightedness - Hyperopia
Farsightedness is a vision problem caused by a short eyeball or a lens that is not flexible enough to maintain a stretched shape under natural conditions of focusing.
farsightedness • hyperopia • longsightedness • lasik • eye ball
Farsightedness is a vision problem caused by a short eyeball or a lens that is not flexible enough to maintain a stretched shape under natural conditions of focusing.
farsightedness • hyperopia • longsightedness • lasik • eye ball
September sunlight's precious power
Rich and sweet but somehow plaintive, September's sun summons us to make the best of summer's remaining light. Continuing to get outdoors on a regular basis may be valuable to your health through the winter months. This article provides resources on Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
september • sunlight • photosynthesis • rhythm • circadian
Rich and sweet but somehow plaintive, September's sun summons us to make the best of summer's remaining light. Continuing to get outdoors on a regular basis may be valuable to your health through the winter months. This article provides resources on Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
september • sunlight • photosynthesis • rhythm • circadian
Autoimmune Retinopathy
Autoimmune retinopathy is an opthalmic disease causing progressive vision loss that may occur as a primary autoimmune condition or in association with various cancers
autoimmune • cancer • retinopathies • retinopathy • ophthalmic
Autoimmune retinopathy is an opthalmic disease causing progressive vision loss that may occur as a primary autoimmune condition or in association with various cancers
autoimmune • cancer • retinopathies • retinopathy • ophthalmic
How Eye Laser Surgery Works
All laser eye surgery works by removing a part of the cornea, so that the eye is the correct shape to allow light to be focused just at the right spot on the retina.
laser eye surgery • how eye laser surgery works • how lasik works • who is suitable for eye laser surgery • how short-sight happens
All laser eye surgery works by removing a part of the cornea, so that the eye is the correct shape to allow light to be focused just at the right spot on the retina.
laser eye surgery • how eye laser surgery works • how lasik works • who is suitable for eye laser surgery • how short-sight happens
Toxoplasmosis – Parasitic Disease
Toxoplasma gondii, a tissue and intestinal parasite of cats, is a tissue parasite of humans and other animals. Infection causes various types of disease.
toxoplasma gondii • toxoplasmosis symptoms • toxoplasmosis during pregnancy • t. gondii • parasite of cats
Toxoplasma gondii, a tissue and intestinal parasite of cats, is a tissue parasite of humans and other animals. Infection causes various types of disease.
toxoplasma gondii • toxoplasmosis symptoms • toxoplasmosis during pregnancy • t. gondii • parasite of cats
Flash in the Plan - How to use and set the photo camera flash manually
Make the most of your digital camera's flash capabilities by understanding what your camera can do and planning ahead for perfection.
digital photography • flash • flash photography • fill flash • night portrait
Make the most of your digital camera's flash capabilities by understanding what your camera can do and planning ahead for perfection.
digital photography • flash • flash photography • fill flash • night portrait
Antisense: Revolutionary Drug Therapy
Antisense drug therapy may provide new hope in treating viral diseases, cancer, and many other diseases.
cytomegalovirus • fomivirsen • ciba • retinitis • antisense
Antisense drug therapy may provide new hope in treating viral diseases, cancer, and many other diseases.
cytomegalovirus • fomivirsen • ciba • retinitis • antisense
How Does an Animal's Eye Work?
Understanding how the eye works and what abnormalities like discharge and swelling indicate can help save an animal's sight.
pet eye • animal eye • dog eye • cat eye • horse eye
Understanding how the eye works and what abnormalities like discharge and swelling indicate can help save an animal's sight.
pet eye • animal eye • dog eye • cat eye • horse eye
Introduction to Nearsightedness - Myopia
Nearsightedness is the most common eye problem in the world. Among the options available for correcting the condition, more of those affected are now opting for LASIK.
nearsightedness • shortsightedness • myopia • lasik • cornea protruding
Nearsightedness is the most common eye problem in the world. Among the options available for correcting the condition, more of those affected are now opting for LASIK.
nearsightedness • shortsightedness • myopia • lasik • cornea protruding
Albinism in Culture: Nonfiction
Albinism has such deep roots in the psyche that nonfiction writers often confuse the scientific with the superficial when writing about it.
albinism in culture • books about albinism • joseph conrad • congo diary • diane ackerman
Albinism has such deep roots in the psyche that nonfiction writers often confuse the scientific with the superficial when writing about it.
albinism in culture • books about albinism • joseph conrad • congo diary • diane ackerman
Choroidal Melanoma
Choroidal melanoma is a form of eye cancer in which a tumor grows in the choroid layer of the eye. This cancer can then spread to other parts of the body.
choroidal melanoma • eye cancer • deadly eye cancer • treatment of choroidal melanoma • symptoms of choroidal melanoma
Choroidal melanoma is a form of eye cancer in which a tumor grows in the choroid layer of the eye. This cancer can then spread to other parts of the body.
choroidal melanoma • eye cancer • deadly eye cancer • treatment of choroidal melanoma • symptoms of choroidal melanoma
Living with RP and Night-Blindness
A brief overview and explanation of the nature of the disease, night-blindness and the experience of living with RP
rp • retinitis • pigmentosa • introduction • night
A brief overview and explanation of the nature of the disease, night-blindness and the experience of living with RP
rp • retinitis • pigmentosa • introduction • night
A Fungus We Breath
Like one third of the population in the St. Lawrence valley, Jessica was exposed to bird dropping harboring spores that have left her legally blind.
histoplasmosis • spores • bat guano • pigeon droppings • blindness
Like one third of the population in the St. Lawrence valley, Jessica was exposed to bird dropping harboring spores that have left her legally blind.
histoplasmosis • spores • bat guano • pigeon droppings • blindness
Albinism: An Introduction
Weighing albinism's psychic impact is as vital to understanding the human aspect of this genetic condition as isolating the genes that cause it.
what is albinism • albinism in culture • international albinism center • national organization of albinism and hypopigmenta • visual defects
Weighing albinism's psychic impact is as vital to understanding the human aspect of this genetic condition as isolating the genes that cause it.
what is albinism • albinism in culture • international albinism center • national organization of albinism and hypopigmenta • visual defects
The New Passports and Security
All new passports are embedded with RFID chips, containing our personal information. Travel fans are right to worry about the security and privacy of the data.
news biometric passports regulations homeland secu • travel bags fans worry • likes many people • seeing world ease luxury travels important parts l • tsa ads airports backwards fear-mongering
All new passports are embedded with RFID chips, containing our personal information. Travel fans are right to worry about the security and privacy of the data.
news biometric passports regulations homeland secu • travel bags fans worry • likes many people • seeing world ease luxury travels important parts l • tsa ads airports backwards fear-mongering
Easy Garden Rainbows - Red
Easy Rainbows is a 7-part series recommending easy-to-grow flowers in each colour of the rainbow. Red Flowers focusses on annuals, perennials and vines.
easy • garden • flowers • lobelia • lobelia syphilictica
Easy Rainbows is a 7-part series recommending easy-to-grow flowers in each colour of the rainbow. Red Flowers focusses on annuals, perennials and vines.
easy • garden • flowers • lobelia • lobelia syphilictica
Reading Upside Down & Backwards
The lens of our eyes turns the world upside-down and backwards onto our retinas. Learning to read English first requires learning to see right-side up and frontwards
learning to read • learn to read • vision • sight • reading
The lens of our eyes turns the world upside-down and backwards onto our retinas. Learning to read English first requires learning to see right-side up and frontwards
learning to read • learn to read • vision • sight • reading
Looking for a Fight: A Memoir by Lynn Snowden Picket
A review of Lynn Snowden Picket's intimate account of her life as a boxer.
lynn snowden • lynn snowden picket • looking for a fight • looking for a fight: a memoir • boxing
A review of Lynn Snowden Picket's intimate account of her life as a boxer.
lynn snowden • lynn snowden picket • looking for a fight • looking for a fight: a memoir • boxing
Did you miss me?
Overview of the points races, Denver Mile High Nationals
denver • garlits • amato • alderman • panella
Overview of the points races, Denver Mile High Nationals
denver • garlits • amato • alderman • panella
Four-Eye Fish
Learn about a fish with four eyes and an unusual mating behaviour.
fish • four • eye • anableps • mating
Learn about a fish with four eyes and an unusual mating behaviour.
fish • four • eye • anableps • mating
Scare Tactics
The most commonly under rated and yet misunderstood vitamins are A and D. What are they good for?
health • vitamins • vitamin a • vitamin d • eggs
The most commonly under rated and yet misunderstood vitamins are A and D. What are they good for?
health • vitamins • vitamin a • vitamin d • eggs
Year of the Rabbit/Year of the Dragon.
Chinese Astrology has dubbed 1999 the Year of the Rabbit. 2000 will be the Year of the Dragon.
chinese astrology • astrology • florence cardinal • year of the rabbit • year of the dragon
Chinese Astrology has dubbed 1999 the Year of the Rabbit. 2000 will be the Year of the Dragon.
chinese astrology • astrology • florence cardinal • year of the rabbit • year of the dragon
The Legendary Unsolved Case of Jack the Ripper
Over a hundred years ago a serial killer stalked the foggy streets of London's East End. Regardless of the best efforts by the police, Jack the Ripper was never caught. The controversy and mystery surrounding the murders has made the Ripper a legend whose true identity is still being investigated today.
jack the ripper • legend • criminal • crime • unsolved
Over a hundred years ago a serial killer stalked the foggy streets of London's East End. Regardless of the best efforts by the police, Jack the Ripper was never caught. The controversy and mystery surrounding the murders has made the Ripper a legend whose true identity is still being investigated today.
jack the ripper • legend • criminal • crime • unsolved
Fatty Acids Are Beneficial for Cats and Dogs
Fatty acids, which are essential for the proper functioning of many body systems, can provide a number of health benefits for pets.
fatty acids cats • fatty acids dogs • fatty acids pets • omega 3s cats • omega 3s dogs
Fatty acids, which are essential for the proper functioning of many body systems, can provide a number of health benefits for pets.
fatty acids cats • fatty acids dogs • fatty acids pets • omega 3s cats • omega 3s dogs
Beat SAD with Yoga Asanas
Seasonal Affective Disorder can manifest in anxiety, mood swings, loss of libido and overeating. These three asanas balance brain chemistry and lift mind, body and soul.
sad • seasonal affective disorder • yoga meditation • yoga asanas • depression
Seasonal Affective Disorder can manifest in anxiety, mood swings, loss of libido and overeating. These three asanas balance brain chemistry and lift mind, body and soul.
sad • seasonal affective disorder • yoga meditation • yoga asanas • depression
Color, Part I: Human Perception
Discussion of human perception of color, reproduction in photographs and by computer monitors
color • human eye • photography • computers
Discussion of human perception of color, reproduction in photographs and by computer monitors
color • human eye • photography • computers
Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
A review of blepharoplasty, with attention to the risks and benefits of the procedure and other patient concerns.
blepharoplasty • eyelids • cosmetic • aesthetic • plastic
A review of blepharoplasty, with attention to the risks and benefits of the procedure and other patient concerns.
blepharoplasty • eyelids • cosmetic • aesthetic • plastic
Does MSG Make You Fat?
Research on rats has found MSG contributes to obesity in animals. New studies now suggest the food additive has the same effect on humans.
msg and obesity • aspartame • food additives • monosodium glutamate • weight gain
Research on rats has found MSG contributes to obesity in animals. New studies now suggest the food additive has the same effect on humans.
msg and obesity • aspartame • food additives • monosodium glutamate • weight gain
Drag Racing Bikes, and other news
Drag Racing Bikes, and other drag racing news.
drag racing • drag bikes
Drag Racing Bikes, and other drag racing news.
drag racing • drag bikes
Early Season Phlox
As another season of wildflowers leans into it and begins to really pick up some momentum, chances are you are going to cross paths with some member of the Phlox Family (<I>Polemoniaceae</I>).
early season phlox • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
As another season of wildflowers leans into it and begins to really pick up some momentum, chances are you are going to cross paths with some member of the Phlox Family (<I>Polemoniaceae</I>).
early season phlox • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
How Do Deer See You?
Defeating deer defenses is the name of the game. A deer's five senses are their defense and they must all be recognized. Understanding deer vision is a key for hunters.
deer hunting • deer vision • quality deer management association • brian murphy • the university of georgia
Defeating deer defenses is the name of the game. A deer's five senses are their defense and they must all be recognized. Understanding deer vision is a key for hunters.
deer hunting • deer vision • quality deer management association • brian murphy • the university of georgia
Laura (1944): A Blueprint for how to do it right
Love and detection in the 1940's. Gene Tierney is a murdered ad executive and Dana Andrews, a tough and tender cop. He falls in love with the murder victim as traces the twists and turns of the case. Remake alert: This movie was remade in 1980 as "Sharkey's Machine" with Burt Reynolds and Rachel Ward.
laura • classic • romance • love • passion
Love and detection in the 1940's. Gene Tierney is a murdered ad executive and Dana Andrews, a tough and tender cop. He falls in love with the murder victim as traces the twists and turns of the case. Remake alert: This movie was remade in 1980 as "Sharkey's Machine" with Burt Reynolds and Rachel Ward.
laura • classic • romance • love • passion
Questions In Search of Answers
New additions to online WOD, interview and convention listing and a reader survey.
rp gaming gamer mud mush mux roleplay wod if inter
New additions to online WOD, interview and convention listing and a reader survey.
rp gaming gamer mud mush mux roleplay wod if inter
Reducing Red Eye
Have those ugly red blobs been plaguing your photos? Learn what to do and not to do in order to stop them from ruining your photos.
red-eye • tips • photography hints • photography tricks • photography techniques
Have those ugly red blobs been plaguing your photos? Learn what to do and not to do in order to stop them from ruining your photos.
red-eye • tips • photography hints • photography tricks • photography techniques
Shark Electric Sense
Sharks have all the usual vertebrate senses, plus one or two that are rather more unusual.
shark electric sense • ampullae of lorenzini • lateral line system • sharks attacking boats • scared of dolphins
Sharks have all the usual vertebrate senses, plus one or two that are rather more unusual.
shark electric sense • ampullae of lorenzini • lateral line system • sharks attacking boats • scared of dolphins
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