http://westcoastglaucoma.com/km en-us http://westcoastglaucoma.com/km ActiveKB NX iguy@iguy.org Fri, 10 Sep 2010 11:20:33 CDT 20 http://westcoastglaucoma.com/km/questions/182/ The uvea is the middle layer in the eye sandwiched between the retina (innermost layer) and the sclera (outermost layer). The uvea contains many blood vessels that carry blood to and f ... Dr. Robert Schertzer Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:55:28 GMT http://westcoastglaucoma.com/km/questions/18/ A pterygium is a mass of fleshy tissue that grows over the cornea (the clear front window of the eye). It may remain small or may grow large enough to interfere with vision. A pterygium ... Dr. Robert Schertzer Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:12:00 GMT http://westcoastglaucoma.com/km/questions/16/ Lid margin disease is a common and frequently chronic inflammation of the eyelids. Symptoms include irritation, itching, and, occasionally, a red eye. This condition frequently occurs in people ... Dr. Robert Schertzer Tue, 28 Apr 2009 22:08:40 GMT http://westcoastglaucoma.com/km/questions/193/ <p>Your browser does not ... Dr. Robert Schertzer Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:35:04 GMT http://westcoastglaucoma.com/km/questions/34/ “Pink eye,” the common name for conjunctivitis, is an inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva. The conjunctiva is the outer, normally clear covering of the sclera (the white part ... Dr. Robert Schertzer Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:15:36 GMT http://westcoastglaucoma.com/km/questions/35/ Your eyes constantly produce tears at a slow and steady rate so that they stay moist and comfortable. Some people are not able to produce enough tears or the appropriate quality of tears to keep t ... Dr. Robert Schertzer Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:39:33 GMT http://westcoastglaucoma.com/km/questions/20/ Approximately 22 million people in the United States suffer from seasonal itchy, swollen, red eyes. Airborne allergens, such as house dust, animal dander, and mold, constantly bombard the eyes a ... Dr. Robert Schertzer Wed, 18 Mar 2009 20:26:22 GMT http://westcoastglaucoma.com/km/questions/40/ Infections, inflammation, glaucoma, and many other eye disorders often are treated with medicated eyedrops. It is important to remember that all medicines can have side effects. Surprisingly, ... Dr. Robert Schertzer Thu, 12 Mar 2009 21:10:55 GMT http://westcoastglaucoma.com/km/questions/19/ The cornea is the clear front window of the eye. It covers the iris (the colored portion of the eye) and the round pupil. The cornea is composed of five layers. The outermost layer is the epithe ... Dr. Robert Schertzer Thu, 12 Mar 2009 20:22:29 GMT http://westcoastglaucoma.com/km/questions/14/ Herpes keratitis is a viral infection of the eye caused by the herpes simplex virus, best known for causing cold sores. Herpes keratitis usually affects only one eye and most often occurs on the ... Dr. Robert Schertzer Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:40:10 GMT http://westcoastglaucoma.com/km/questions/13/ Fungal keratitis is a serious infection of the cornea—the clear, round dome covering the eye’s iris and pupil. Symptoms of fungal keratitis include: sudden blurry vision; unusual ... Dr. Robert Schertzer Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:31:23 GMT http://westcoastglaucoma.com/km/questions/11/ Corneal ulcers, or keratitis, can form due to trauma to the cornea, eyelid disease, severe dry eye, fungus, herpes simplex viral infections, and other causes. There are two very common types ... Dr. Robert Schertzer Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:28:15 GMT http://westcoastglaucoma.com/km/questions/9/ Corneal Abrasion The cornea is the clear front window of the eye. It covers the iris (the colored portion of the eye) and the round pupil. The cornea is composed of five layers. The outermost ... Dr. Robert Schertzer Tue, 24 Feb 2009 22:05:30 GMT http://westcoastglaucoma.com/km/questions/213/ El pterigión es un tejido carnoso que crece sobre la córnea (la capa transparente localizada al frente del ojo.) Puede permanecer pequeño, o crecer lo suficiente como para ... Dr. Robert Schertzer Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:23:30 GMT http://westcoastglaucoma.com/km/questions/209/ La enfermedad de la margen del párpado es una inflamación común frecuentemente crónica de los párpados. Sus síntomas incluyen irritación, rasqui ... Dr. Robert Schertzer Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:21:07 GMT http://westcoastglaucoma.com/km/questions/51/ Trabeculectomy surgery for glaucoma results in the creation of a drainage “bubble” under the upper eyelid. Aqueous fluid flows from the eye into this bubble, which is called a bleb. ... Dr. Robert Schertzer Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:33:48 GMT http://westcoastglaucoma.com/km/questions/39/ One’s first encounter with the herpes zoster virus is usually childhood chicken pox. Later in life, the virus may reactivate, causing a characteristic rash of small blisters, frequently on ... Dr. Robert Schertzer Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:48:30 GMT http://westcoastglaucoma.com/km/questions/38/ Giant papillary conjunctivitis (GPC) is an inflammation of the inner surface of the eyelids, most frequently associated with contact lens wear. It can develop in people who wear either soft or r ... Dr. Robert Schertzer Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:43:53 GMT