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… Eye Anatomy and Function On this page: Overview Overview The eye is shaped like a round ball, with a slight bulge at the front. The eye has three main layers. These layers lie flat against …
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… Using Eye Ointment On this page: Overview Overview If you are using both eyedrops and eye ointment, put the eyedrops in at least 10 minutes before …
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… Eye Care Specialists On this page: Overview Related … are medical doctors (MDs) who specialize in eye care. Ophthalmology is a surgical subspecialty. … are certified to: Diagnose and treat all forms of eye disease. Prescribe and administer diagnostic and therapeutic drugs. Prescribe eyeglasses and contact lenses. Treat eye injuries. Perform …
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… Cold Packs for Eye Injuries On this page: Overview … bag of frozen peas or corn wrapped in a towel. Do not use chemical cooling packs. If the pack leaks, the chemicals could cause more eye damage. Do not use a raw …
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… Warm Compresses for Eye Problems On this page: Overview … to use near the eye. Also, if a commercial hot pack leaks, chemicals from the bag might get in the eye. Related … to use near the eye. Also, if a commercial hot pack leaks, chemicals from the bag might get in the eye. Related …
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… Eye Problems, Non-Injury On this page: Overview Health Tools … Check Your Symptoms Overview Many people have minor eye problems, such as eye strain, irritated eyes, or itchy, scaly eyelids ( …
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… Amblyopia: Wearing an Eye Patch Actionset Overview Amblyopia is a childhood problem that happens when one eye is weaker than the other. The brain chooses to take in images only from the stronger eye. If the weak eye doesn't have to work, it isn't able to …
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… Object in the Eye: First Aid On this page: Overview … Overview These tips can help you remove an object from the eye. If you are caring for a child who can't hold still, … another adult help you. Wash your hands before touching the eye. Don't rub. Don't rub the eye since this can scratch the …
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… Eye Protection for Work and Sports On this page: Overview … Overview Many types of protective eyewear are available. Lenses in the eyewear come in a variety of thicknesses. The thickness of …
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… Glaucoma: Target Eye Pressure On this page: Overview Overview In the treatment of glaucoma , your eye doctor will try to keep your eye pressure ( intraocular pressure, or IOP ) from rising …
