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Corneal Refractive Therapy It’s Procedure Advantages And Disadvantages

Accelerated Overnight Orthokeratology is a procedure during which custom specially made, inflexible; gas permeable molds are worn every night on the cornea.  So, What Is CRT? Corneal refractive therapy is corneal reshaping through the use of overnight lenses designed only for your eye measurements. People who wear glasses or lenses regularly know the hassle and the uncomfortable situations they sometimes get into when they forget their instruments, it is also difficult for them to drive especially for people with high power – they sometimes do not even get a permit! Corneal Refractive Therapy What Eye Conditions Does It Solve? Mostly, it is used to treat myopia and is primarily in kids below 15. It can also be used to solve refractive errors like astigmatism, presbyopia and hyperopia . A full 20/20 vision is generally expected from this procedure. People with extreme eyesight power can also receive 20/40 vision through CRT. The P rocedure Of The Treatment You...

Glaucoma: Symptoms, Causes, and Possible Treatments

Among all the major eye disorders, Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness among people. It is frequently seen in women and mostly develops in older age. If you have been experiencing redness and itching along blurred vision and pain in the eye, you might be suffering from Glaucoma. Here is everything that could help you learn about this condition and its early diagnosis. What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a condition or eye disorder that primarily affects the optic nerve and worsens over the time. The optic nerve is the primary nerve for vision and is the carrier of information from the eye to the brain. The nerve impulses sent to the brain are transmitted from the retina and are recognized as vision later. The optic nerve is injured because of the buildup of pressure in the front part of the anterior chamber of the eye that is caused due to the accumulation of fluid. The anterior chamber is usually bathed and nourished due to the flow of a clear liquid. In a Gl...