what is pkp for eyes?
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Penetrating keratoplasty (PKP), also referred to as a corneal transplant or corneal graft, is the surgical removal of a damaged or diseased portion of the cornea, followed by the implantation of healthy tissue from a donated human cornea, which is usually obtained from an eye bank.
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In the eyes, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors reduce the production of aqueous humor by the epithelium of the ciliary body by reducing the production of bicarbonate ions and presumably reducing fluid flow.
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PRK Success Rates Follow-up studies suggest: By 1 year after the surgery, about 90% of people who get PRK achieve 20/20 vision. 95% of people get 20/40 vision or better. These surgeries work better for low to moderate farsightedness than high.
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In Smith's own words: “Quite simply, ChromaPop Lenses are the most advanced polarized lenses in the world… By blocking color wave intersections as they pass through the lens, ChromaPop is able to eliminate color confusion, so your brain is recognizing truer color, faster.
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When a manufacturer lists 5P lens, the P stands for plastic. More than one lens element are combined to offset dispersion. The light then reaches the Sensor assembly, which includes an IR filter, VCM motor for focusing, maybe a gyro sensor (for OIS) and the CMOS sensor itself.
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SYSTANE HYDRATION PF Lubricant Eye Drops is a new preservative-free option for dry eye sufferers with sensitive eyes and those in need of long-lasting relief. It is used as a protectant against further irritation and to relieve dryness for the eye.
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Dorzolamide is an ophthalmic solution (a liquid that is placed in the eyes) that is used for treating glaucoma. It is in a class of drugs called carbonic anhydrase inhibitors which also includes brinzolamide (Azopt).
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Like LASIK and other types of laser eye surgery, PRK works by reshaping the cornea using an excimer laser, allowing light entering the eye to be properly focused onto the retina for clear vision without glasses or contact lenses. The main difference between PRK and LASIK is the first step of the procedures.
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The KTP laser works on the principle of selective thermolysis. The selected wavelength of laser light is absorbed to a high degree by the target structure (called a chromophore), and is absorbed less by surrounding tissue. The skin chromophores targeted by the KTP laser are melanin and oxyhaemoglobin.
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CONCLUSION. Topical Garcinia kola 0.5% aqueous eye drops are as effective as timolol maleate 0.5% eye drops in lowering IOP in newly diagnosed glaucoma and ocular hypertensive patients.
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Another similar surgery known as photorefractive keratectomy, or PRK, can be better for people with high prescriptions or very thin corneas, Hood notes, because they lack “enough residual cornea to be structurally sound” for the flap-making that LASIK involves.
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In the literature, the incidence of retinal detachment following LASIK and PRK has not been higher than in the normal myopic population. Optic neuropathy has been an issue with long suction time. However, with modern microkeratomes and sophisticated surgical techniques, this should not occur.
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Lumigan (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) is a synthetic prostamide analog with ocular hypotensive activity that works by regulating the flow of fluid within the eye to maintain a normal pressure used to treat certain types of glaucoma and other causes of high pressure inside the eye.
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Tobramycin Ophthalmic Solution USP, 0.3% is a sterile, topical antibiotic solution for the treatment of external ophthalmic infections in cats, dogs, and horses. Your veterinarian will determine which antibiotic is appropriate for your cat's eye infection.
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Click here to order contact lenses, delivered straight to your door! Gas permeable (GP) contact lenses, also known as rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses, are hard contact lenses made of silicone-containing compounds that allow oxygen to pass through the lens material to the eye.
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Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) is a type of laser eye surgery. It's used to improve vision by correcting refractive errors in the eye. Nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism are all examples of refractive errors. Based on your needs, you may have PRK surgery done in one or both eyes.
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A solution of water and baking soda may help to inactivate the chemical, but the solution is also likely to contain tiny bits of powder that can scratch or further irritate your eyes. The US Army and the manufacturers of CS gas both recommend flushing eyes with water or saline.