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… outer edge, or rim, of the iris, the coloured part of the eye. This opening allows fluid ( aqueous humour ) to flow between the anterior chamber, the front part of the eye, and the area behind the iris, the posterior chamber. This opening may decrease pressure in the eye and usually prevents sudden buildup of pressure within …
Medical tests
… Test Overview Electronystagmography (ENG) measures normal eye movement and involuntary rapid eye movements called nystagmus . It also checks the muscles that control eye movements. ENG checks how well the eyes, inner ears , …
Medications
… Uses This medication is used to dilate the pupils for eye examinations or procedures, and to treat certain eye conditions. It belongs to a class of drugs known as … works by narrowing blood vessels. How To Use To apply eye drops, wash hands first. To avoid contamination, do not …
Medications
… health needs. Uses This medication is used to treat eye infections. Tobramycin belongs to a class of drugs … growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic …
Medications
… needs. Uses This medication is used to treat bacterial eye infections. Besifloxacin belongs to a class of drugs … growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections (such as infections caused by viruses, fungi, …
Health topics
… farsightedness (hyperopia). It changes the shape of the eye. In LASIK, a thin flap is made on the cornea using a … After surgery, you may wear a patch or contact lens on the eye. You will also get instructions on how to manage your … day. During this second visit, the surgeon will check your eye and prescribe eyedrops to prevent infection and reduce …
Medications
… health needs. Uses This medication is used to treat certain eye infections (such as conjunctivitis). It is also used to prevent certain eye infections in newborns. It belongs to a class of drugs … growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye …
Medications
… Uses This medication is used to treat certain allergic eye conditions (vernal keratoconjunctivitis, vernal … vernal keratitis). It prevents itching of the eyes that can occur with these conditions. Cromolyn is known … care professional. This drug may also be used for other eye conditions (such as allergic conjunctivitis, giant …
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… your heel can increase your risk. Certain diseases or injuries. A past Achilles tendon injury, osteoarthritis, … your heel can increase your risk. Certain diseases or injuries. A past Achilles tendon injury, osteoarthritis, …
Medications
… health needs. Uses This medication is used to treat dry eye disease. How To Use Read the Patient Information Leaflet … doctor or pharmacist. Use this medication in the affected eye(s) as directed by your doctor, usually twice daily (once every 12 hours). To apply eye drops, wash hands first. To avoid contamination, do not …
