February 13th, 2008 by statuseyecare
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Most people consider that family eye care is, without a doubt, the most important part of their family’s health requirements. So that you are able to maintain good eye care you should ensure that your family has access to a qualified health care provider, and that each family member has an annual eye checkup. This is particularly important for your children. As we know, children should always have regular eye examinations so as to prevent against future loss of vision, and other eye disorders.
Choosing An Optometrist To Provide Your Family Eye Care
There are many factors you should take into consideration when it comes to selecting an optometrist who you want to provide your family eye care treatment. The first question you need answered is ‘Do they treat young children?’ Many eye care professionals will treat children who are school students but are reluctant to treat toddlers and younger children. As it is extremely important to begin your child’s regular eye exams as early as one year old, you should always make sure that the optometrist you select is okay with treating children this age.
The next matter you should ask your family eye care provider is if they treat degenerative eye diseases and other vision problems for the elderly. Again, this is a rather specialized area and many optometrists do not allow for this type of eye care. If you have an aging parent living with you or you are getting along in years, you should be sure that this type of family eye care is extended. If not you may find yourself having to change eye care providers later on which can be difficult especially if you have a long history and good rapport with your current provider.
Another important question you should pose to any optometrist you are considering, is whether or not they provide advanced family eye care options. These services include lasik surgery, cataract removal, and other eye surgeries. This may not be necessary if your family’s eyes are in good health, but as it may be required some time later it is a good idea to at least inquire if this is an option your eye care provider offers.
You should also make sure that your family eye care provider is comfortable dealing with your insurance carrier. Even though most optometrists accept nearly all of the more well known carriers there is no guarantee that your insurer is on your eye care provider’s approved listing. This is especially true if you and your family are covered by a state funded insurance program because not all eye care professionals accept this type of insurance.
So if you and your family have not had your eyes tested for a few years it is strongly recommended that you visit an eye care specialist and have your eyes examined as soon as possible.
Source : http://www.sightcareonline.com/vision-and-eye-care/family-eye-care-33/
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February 13th, 2008 by statuseyecare
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There are lots of things that are important in your life, but basic eye care is one of the most important of all of them. Without basic eye care, you will find that your eyes might deteriorate past the point of being able to be fixed. If you have basic eye care you will be able to get help for problems before they can become real problems. There are so many reasons that basic eye care is very important, and so you have to be sure that you are able to get the basic eye care as soon as you can.
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January 1st, 2008 by statuseyecare
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While the most obvious symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis have to do with joint swelling and pain, there are multiple other problems that may occur that an arthritis specialist has to be constantly vigilant for.
For instance, rheumatoid arthritis can cause damage to the lungs and heart and be associated with significant damage to the skin and nerves. Also, it can cause serious problems with the eyes.
There a number of eye conditions that can be associated with rheumatoid arthritis… and its treatment. These include:
• Dry eyes. This condition is often a tip-off that Sjogren’s disease, a common autoimmune condition coexists with the rheumatoid arthritis. Generally, patients with rheumatoid arthritis who also have Sjogren’s disease have a more severe course of disease and prognosis.
• Inflammation of the inner part of the eye (uveitis). This condition often causes symptoms such as eye redness, eye pain, and tearing. If not treated it can lead to blindness.
• Inflammation of the episclera (episcleritis), the surface membrane covering the white part (sclera) of the eye. This condition shows up as a red eye. Sometimes tearing and irritation can occur. While not as severe as uveitis, it must also be treated aggressively.
• Cataracts. These often develop as a result of chronic steroid therapy. The treatment is the same as for routine cataracts. Steroid dose should be minimized when possible.
• Maculopathy. This is damage to the retina of the eye. Most often associated with anti-malarial therapy for rheumatoid arthritis, it is exceedingly rare nowadays. Still… patients who receive either hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine for their rheumatoid arthritis need to be evaluated on a regular basis (usually every six months) by an eye physician to check for this side-effect.
Treatment of dry eyes may include artificial tears and other eye lubricants. Patients who also have dry mouth can be treated with artificial saliva and mouth moisturizing agents. In addition, pilocarpine can be used. This drug should not be used in patients who also have glaucoma. Sometimes patients who are unresponsive to more conservative measures may require surgery.
Treatment of uveitis and episcleritis may include corticosteroid eye drops, cyclopegics (dilating drops), and anti-inflammatory medications. Often more aggressive systemic therapies are needed. In fact, the presence of significant eye inflammation in the form of uveitis, episcleritis, or Sjogren’s disease should be a warning signal that a more aggressive approach is needed.
Patients who have rheumatoid arthritis and experience dry eyes, eye pain or redness, blurred vision, excessive tearing, or light sensitivity, should see an ophthalmologist for evaluation immediately. Close and careful consultation with a rheumatologist is strongly advised.
Nathan Wei, MD FACP FACR is a rheumatologist and Director of the Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center of Maryland. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. For more info: Arthritis Treatment
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