Accommodation is the ability of the eye to dynamically adjust the refraction of light and, for this reason, to see objects clearly and sharply at any distance. What is accommodation? Accommodation is the ability of the eye to dynamically adjust the refraction of light and, for this reason, to see objects at any distance clearly … Accommodation: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Suxamethonium or succinylcholine is a depolarizing muscle relaxant related to acetylcholine. It is used in anesthesia to induce temporary relaxation of muscles. In doing so, it acts at the Ach nicotinic receptor (acetylcholine receptor) of the muscular endplate, where it leads to permanent depolarization. What is suxamethonium? Suxamethonium (chemical name: 2,2′-[(1,4-dioxobutane-1,4-diyl)bis(oxy)]bis(N,N,N-trimethylethanaminium)) is an analog of … Suxamethonium: Effects, Uses & Risks
The active substance pindolol belongs to the group of beta blockers. It is used, among other things, for the therapy of high blood pressure. What is pindolol? The active substance pindolol belongs to the group of beta-blockers. It is used, among other things, for the therapy of high blood pressure. Pindolol is a nonselective beta … Pindolol: Effects, Usage & Risks
Mannitol is a drug that belongs to the active substance class of diuretics. Mannitol is the most commonly used osmodiuretic for the prophylactic treatment of renal failure. What is mannitol? Mannitol is the most commonly used osmodiuretic for the prophylactic treatment of renal failure. Mannitol, also known as mannitol, is a sugar alcohol (noncyclic polyols) … Mannitol: Effects, Uses & Risks
In ophthalmology, numerous drugs are used in the form of eye drops or eye ointments. It should be noted that eye drops are absorbed more quickly and eye ointments often remain in the eye much longer and thus cause the typical deterioration of vision (schlieren vision). In addition to the cortisone and antibiotic eye drops, … Eye drops and eye ointments
Side effects All eye drops also have some side effects, which are limited to allergic reactions or reddened eyes. In some cases, however, there may be systemic, serious side effects, which should then make it necessary to discontinue the eye drops/ointments or change the medication. All articles in this series: Eye drops and eye ointments … Side effects | Eye drops and eye ointments
Visual field loss (hemianopsia) is a reduction in spatial vision. The visual field is the area that is detected during vision when the nonmoving eyes are facing forward. What is visual field loss? Visual field defects can be unilateral or affect both eyes. There are also visual field defects that limit near vision and those … Visual Field Loss: Causes, Treatment & Help
Definition Throughout the body there are tiny blood vessels to supply the cells. The smaller a blood vessel is, the thinner the layers of the walls are. These small blood vessels are also found in the eye. If pressure is applied to the vessels from inside or outside, they can burst. Unlike in other parts … Broken vein in the eye
The accompanying symptoms The burst veins in the eyes are usually themselves rather a symptom accompanying other diseases. With high blood pressure, other accompanying symptoms are a red face, ringing in the ears and shortness of breath. Those affected also report shortness of breath or headaches and sometimes sweat heavily. However, some hypertension patients do … The accompanying symptoms | Broken vein in the eye
Diagnosis A burst vein without further symptoms does not normally require medical attention. It is mostly a pure eye diagnosis. To exclude conjunctivitis as a differential diagnosis, the doctor asks about pain, burning and pus in the eye. If it is a repeated occurrence, causes such as high blood pressure should be checked. Further diagnostics … Diagnosis | Broken vein in the eye
