Glaring sunlight, as well as looking at snow in the most glorious winter weather, puts a strain on the eyes. Sunglasses protect the wearer from too much light exposure to the sensitive eyes and allow him a protected view. Drivers in particular appreciate this. What are sunglasses? Sunglasses protect the eyes from too much light … Sunglasses: Applications & Health Benefits
Symptoms Sunburn manifests itself as an extensive reddening of the skin (erythema), as a 1st degree burn with pain, burning, itching, tightening of the skin and, in severe cases, additionally with skin blisters (transition to a 2nd degree burn). It develops continuously over several hours and reaches a maximum after 12 to 24 hours. The … Sunburn Causes and Remedies
Symptoms Snow blindness occurs with a delay within approximately 3-12 hours after exposure to UV radiation, often in the afternoon, evening, or night. It manifests itself in the following symptoms: Unbearable pain in both eyes Foreign body sensation, “sand in the eyes” Trickling of tears Conjunctivitis and redness, conjunctival swelling. Corneal inflammation Eyelid spasm, i.e. … Snowblind
The medical terms for the rather trivializing name snow blindness are actinic keratosis and photokeratitis. It is damage to the cornea of the eye caused by strong UV radiation such as can typically occur when spending time in snow at high elevations or, for example, watching electrofusion with an unprotected eye. Depending on the severity … Snow Blindness: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Effects NSAIDs (ATC S01BC) have analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. The effects are due to inhibition of the synthesis of prostaglandins by inhibition of cyclooxygenase. Indications Pain and inflammation after cataract surgery. Postoperative inflammation Cystoid macular edema Posttraumatic ocular inflammation, e.g., snow blindness. Pain after surgery on the eye Inhibition of miosis during surgical procedures. Not … NSAID Eye Drops
Products Diclofenac eye drops are commercially available from several manufacturers (Dicloabak, Difen-Stulln, Voltaren Ophtha). They have been approved in many countries since 1994. Because of the potential adverse effects of preservatives on the eye, unpreserved monodoses for single use are also available. Furthermore, dicloabak was launched in many countries in 2012. This is a 10-ml … Diclofenac Eye Drops
Symptoms and causes 1. sunstroke results from excessive sun exposure to the head, causing heat buildup and irritation of the meninges (aseptic meningitis): Headache Neck stiffness Nausea, vomiting Feeling of heat in the head Dizziness, restlessness 2. In heat exhaustion, there is an overheating of the body with a body temperature between 37 to 40°C. … Sunstroke, Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
Products Oxybuprocaine eye drops 0.4% (4 mg/ml) have been approved in many countries since 1971. They are commercially available as a monopreparation (Novesin, Cebesin, Oxybuprocaine SDU Faure) and in combination with fluorescein (Fluoresceine-Oxybuprocaine SDU Faure). Structure and properties Oxybuprocaine is present in drugs as oxybuprocaine hydrochloride (C17H29ClN2O3, Mr = 344.9) is present. It is a … Oxybuprocaine Eye Drops
Symptoms Acute nonspecific eye irritation manifests itself in symptoms such as foreign body sensation, eye tearing, redness, burning, and swelling. Causes Possible causes include external irritants and eye strain: Smoke, dust, heat, cold, wind, dry air, air conditioning, chlorinated water. Sunlight, UV rays see also under snow blindness. Wearing contact lenses Chemicals, medicines, for example, … Eye Irritation
Symptoms Eye tearing is characterized by watery eyes or tear tearing (epiphora), the “overflow” of tears that run down the cheeks. Causes 1. reflexive increased tear secretion: Dry eyes are a common cause, leading to increased production of lacrimal fluid. For detailed information, see Dry eyes. Numerous eye diseases, such as inflammation of the eyelid … Eye Tears
