Synonyms in a broader sense Medical: Organum visus eye structure, eye anatomy, eye English: eye Introduction The human eye or the eye skin can be roughly divided into 3 layers: Specialized pigment cells (melanocytes) stored in the iris (rainbow skin) are responsible for the colour of the eye visible from the outside. The amount of … Structure of the eye
Tasks of the eyebrows Together with the eyelashes, the eyebrows belong to the skin appendages of the face. They form a protective barrier for the sensitive eye and prevent sweat, moisture, dust and other foreign bodies from entering the eye and damaging it. They also keep out cold wind or draughts that can dry out … Tasks of the eyebrows | Eyebrows
Diseases around the eyebrows Muscle twitches are generally referred to as involuntary twitches of individual muscles, fibres or bundles. A distinction is made between different types of twitching: The twitching of the eyebrows is usually a benign symptom and often speaks of overwork and lack of sleep, as well as severe stress. Tics are also … Diseases around the eyebrows | Eyebrows
Introduction The eyebrows have an important protective function for our eyes. They prevent sweat from running into the eyes and protect against dust and dirt. Additionally, the eyebrows have a supporting function of the eyelashes. The eyebrows are also important for facial expressions, as they underline or complete some facial expressions. Anatomy of the eyebrows … Eyebrows
Definition A blind spot is the area in the field of vision of each eye where there are no sensory cells that can receive light. This is a naturally occurring defect in the visual field (scotoma) – i.e. an area in which we are blind. Structure of the blind spot Anatomically, the blind spot corresponds … Blind spot
What tests are available for the blind spot? The blind spot is usually not noticed in everyday life due to a compensatory reaction of the body. However, it can be made visible by a simple test. To do this, an X and an O are written on a white sheet of paper at a distance … What tests are available for the blind spot? | Blind spot
Anatomy The orbita is the paired cavity that contains the eyeball and the appendages of the visual system. The bones of the skull are divided into the cranial skull and the facial skull. The facial skull comprises many small bones that form the fine structures of the face and give it its shape. The eye … Orbital cavity
Diseases of the eye socket Some of the structures within the eye socket are sensitive to pain and can become diseased. Pain in the eye is most often caused by the eyelids, the lacrimal gland or the conjunctiva. Since the eye socket provides an opening into the inside of the body, it is also an … Diseases of the eye socket | Orbital cavity
MRI of the orbit Imaging of diseases in the area of the eye socket is of great importance. In particular, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) provides very good images of the orbit and the surrounding soft tissue (connective tissue, muscle tissue and structures within it such as nerves and vessels). It is best suited for inflammatory … MRI of the orbit | Orbital cavity
Definition – What is an anisocoria? The anisocoria (anisos = unequal, koros = pupil) describes a lateral difference in pupil size. The pupils can be set at different distances depending on the strength of the incident light. In bright light, the pupil is set very narrowly so that we are not dazzled. In low-light conditions, … Anisocoria
Diagnosis of anisocoria The diagnosis of anisocoria can be made by a so-called gaze diagnosis. Therefore, one does not need any instrumental examinations to detect anisocoria. In order to determine the extent of the disorder, a test with the pupil light is usually carried out. In this test, the affected person is first illuminated in … Diagnosis of anisocoria | Anisocoria
Is therapy for anisocoria possible? The therapy of anisocoria varies greatly depending on the underlying cause. A physiological anisocoria (in a healthy state) does not need to be treated. If there is an acute cause such as bleeding or stroke, immediate therapy is necessary. If a stroke is caused by a blood clot, this should … Is therapy for anisocoria possible? | Anisocoria
