Tears are a clear fluid that serve to moisturize the outer parts of the eye, prevent invasion of the eye tissue by any microorganisms, wash away any dirt and debris that can irritate the eye and provide lubrication for the movement of the eyeball against the eyelid. It is composed of the secretions of three different >> Read More ...
Shoulder problems are common conditions and mainly present as pain and/or limited mobility. Although the more persistent problems tend to affect middle-aged and older people, any person can be afflicted with a shoulder problem like shoulder pain. This is largely due to the strain that the shoulder joint has to bear at >> Read More ...
Refractive eye surgery includes a number of procedures aimed at altering the parts of the eye that bend light, namely the cornea on the outside and lens in the eyeball. It is these errors in refraction that cause the most common vision problems – myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) and astigmatism. >> Read More ...
The myelin sheath covering the nerves fibers of the brain and spinal cord is composed of several layers of a fatty substance known as lipoprotein. In addition to acting as a protective covering for the nerves, the myelin sheath also allows rapid conduction of electrical impulses along the nerve fibers. When the myelin >> Read More ...
Refractive eye surgery was revolutionized with the introduction of excimer laser-based procedures. Overall, laser-based procedures dramatically improved the outcome, cost effectiveness and popularity of refractive surgeries thereby making it a viable choice for correcting these common vision problems. A number of surgical >> Read More ...
Uric acid is produced in the body by the breakdown of purines. These purines in turn are sourced from the breakdown of genetic material when old or damaged cells are normally destroyed in the body. Other purines comes from the metabolism of purine-rich foods, primarily proteins, that are ingested. These are found in foods >> Read More ...
What is melasma? Melasma, also known as chloasma, is a the patches of brown to black pigmentation that occurs on the sun-exposed areas of the face. It is a very common condition in women and is more frequently associated with hormonal changes. However, it also occurs in men although rarely. Melasma is known by several >> Read More ...
What is gout? Gout is a disorder where uric acid crystals accumulate in and around the joints as a result of high levels of uric acid in the blood and tissue fluids (hyperuricemia). This leads to transient attacks of painful joint inflammation (gouty arthritis). Another similar condition which is caused by raised levels of >> Read More ...
What is Pancreatic Cancer? Pancreatic cancer is a malignant tumor that occurs in the pancreas. It is an important gland that regulates both digestive and metabolic functions in the body and these activities may be affected to varying degree with cancer. Although pancreatic cancer is not a common form of cancer and one of >> Read More ...
The conjunctiva is the a thin transparent mucous membrane that covers the outer part of the eye and continues to line the inner eyelid. It helps with lubrication by producing small quantities of tear-like fluid although most of the lubrication comes from the lacrimal glands (tear glands). The conjunctiva is similar to >> Read More ...
