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The success of the so-called refractive surgery in a patient (surgery for refractive errors or visual) depends largely on a correct indication of it. In many cases can be complex to decide whether a patient is a candidate for this type of intervention and what should be the ideal technique in each case.

The indication for surgery can be difficult because it requires the identification of patients, ie each patient has a very specific problem and need a customized solution, there is a wide range of surgical techniques, and technical innovations are occurring constantly.

Before carrying out an operation like this is essential first to assess the stability at graduation. Then it will be important to establish the history of disease and pre-eyes, and general contraindications to present the sick and classified into absolute and relative. Read the rest of this entry »

In recent years there have been significant advances in the surgical treatment of vision defects (myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism), especially with the introduction in the late eighties of the excimer laser, which represented a revolution in the field of Ophthalmology.

Are you nearsighted, farsighted or have astigmatism?

Briefly review the different types of refractive error or defect of sight. Basically, these defects are classified by the location of the image on the retina or innermost layer of the eye, which is collecting the images projected from the pupil:

Myopia

We speak of myopia when the focus of the images are produced in front of the retina. This produces a blurring of distant objects, and therefore the patient does not look good from afar. Read the rest of this entry »

What is Trombidiasis?

The Trombidiasis is dermatozoonosis (skin parasites), known in Mexico as “tlalzahuate.”

What causes it?

This type is caused by a parasitic fly of the genus Calliphora and Dermatobia.

The trombodiasis is caused by the parasite. The first is usually found in poultry, rabbits and mice and these happen to the man. The second also lives in poultry and causes dermatitis molluscoid call. Read the rest of this entry »

What is tetanus?

One of the most feared complications of any cuts, bites or other wounds, however small, is the tetanus infection. It can develop days or even weeks after the injury.

How do you get?

Tetanus bacteria usually found in soil, but can be almost anywhere. If the spores enter a cut beyond the scope of oxygen, germinate and produce a toxin that interferes with the nerves that control muscles. A tetanus infection is serious, and can end in death if one has not been immunized previously. Read the rest of this entry »

What is GERD?

Gastroesophageal reflux is the passage of gastric contents into the esophagus through the lower esophageal sphincter. The refluxed material can be contained in the stomach or intestine.

Regurgitation is the ascent to the mouth or pharynx of material from the stomach or esophagus.

What are the causes?

* Relaxation of lower esophageal sphincter. Alteration of lower esophageal sphincter motility by altering various mediators (VIP, peptide YY, motilin, cholecystokinin and neurotensin).

Decreased esophageal peristaltic activity. Read the rest of this entry »

DIAGNOSIS

Rubella can be very easily confused with measles or scarlet fever. Hence, it is necessary to differentiate laboratory studies. These samples are taken from the throat secretions or blood.

TREATMENT AND RECOMMENDATIONS

It is recommended to prevent, so you have to vaccinate children with a specific vaccine against rubella. This applies to years of age and is reinforced during the first year of Basic Education Bivirica vaccine (Measles and Rubella). Read the rest of this entry »

What is Rubella?

Rubella is a transmissible infectious disease, changes in generally benign. Its most striking and permanent effects may occur in the fetus, if the infection occurs during the first trimester of pregnancy. The adults have active immunity if they contracted the disease during childhood. This immunity lasts a lifetime.

What causes it?

The infection is transmitted by direct contact with patients, through droplets or secretions from the nasal passages and pharynx. Read the rest of this entry »

Diabetic patients should know the risk of developing eye problems and need your eyes examined regularly.

To detect diabetic retinopathy, looks inside the eye using an instrument called an ophthalmoscope. The interior of the eye may also photographed to provide further information.

Sometimes it is necessary to confirm the diagnosis which is used to inject a fluorescent dye into the patient’s arm fluorescein angiography). The dye travels through the bloodstream and passes into the vessels of the retina. Photographs should be taken quickly as the dye flows through the blood vessels in the retina. Read the rest of this entry »

There are two forms of diabetic retinopathy:

1. Retinopathy Subclinical: In which affect the small retinal vessels. Some vessels get smaller and others rise and form pockets that block the flow of blood plasma leakage occurring and then blood. These bleeding and leakage of blood vessels can cause bumps on the retina or form deposits called exudates. Subclinical retinopathy is considered an early stage of diabetic retinopathy. The view is not affected seriously and usually remains stationary, no progress in 80% of diabetic patients. Read the rest of this entry »

What is diabetic retinopathy?

To find out what is diabetic retinopathy, we must begin by knowing that is diabetes. Diabetes Mellitus is a condition which reduces the body’s ability to store and use sugar. High levels of blood sugar, excessive thirst with increased urination, and changes in blood vessels of the body are the characteristics of this disease.

Also diabetes can cause serious changes in the eye. Cataracts, glaucoma, and occasional blurred vision, changes in blood vessels of the microcirculation of the eye, are some of the changes occurring in diabetic patients. Read the rest of this entry »