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- Corneal Abrasions and Corneal Foreign Bodies - MSD Manuals
(See also Overview of Eye Trauma ) The most common corneal injuries are retained foreign bodies and abrasions As many as 25% of patients presenting to an emergency department with ocular complaints have a corneal abrasion (1, 2) Although superficial foreign bodies often spontaneously exit the cornea in the tear film, occasionally leaving a residual abrasion, other foreign bodies remain on or
- Promoting Eye Health | Diabetes | CDC
Promoting Eye Health Key points People with diabetes are at a higher risk of vision loss and eye diseases Eye diseases include retinopathy, glaucoma, and cataracts These conditions can be avoided or delayed with yearly dilated eye exams and treatment
- Corneal injury: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
Injuries to the cornea are common Injuries to the outer surface may be due to: Abrasions -- Includes scratches or scrapes on the surface of the cornea Chemical injuries -- Caused by almost any fluid that gets into the eye Contact lens problems -- Overuse, poor fit, or sensitivity to contact lens care solutions Foreign bodies -- Exposure to something in the eye such as sand or dust Ultraviolet
- Tearing - Eye Disorders - MSD Manual Professional Edition
However, most patients with corneal disorders that cause excess tearing (eg, corneal abrasion, corneal ulcer, corneal foreign body, keratitis) or with primary angle-closure glaucoma or anterior uveitis present with eye symptoms other than tearing (eg, eye pain, redness) Most people who have been crying do not present for evaluation of tearing
- Treatments for Diabetes Eye Complications | Diabetes | CDC
This study measured eye-related diabetes complications, from 2009-2018, in Medicare patients ages 65 and older Researchers examined how treatments for eye-related diabetes complications have changed over this time, and how they differed by race
- Diabetic Retinopathy - Eye Disorders - MSD Manual Professional Edition
Diabetic Retinopathy - Etiology, pathophysiology, symptoms, signs, diagnosis prognosis from the MSD Manuals - Medical Professional Version
- Vision Loss and Diabetes | Diabetes | CDC
Vision Loss and Diabetes What to know Diabetes can damage your eyes over time and cause vision loss or blindness Managing your diabetes can help to prevent or delay eye problems Regular eye exams help to diagnose eye problems early so you can get treatment and protect your eyesight
- How To Remove a Foreign Body From the Eye - MSD Manuals
Foreign bodies and abrasions are the most common conjunctival and corneal injuries Foreign body removal techniques vary depending on the type of foreign body: Surface foreign bodies are removed with irrigation and a moistened cotton-tipped applicator
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