http://westcoastglaucoma.com/km en-us http://westcoastglaucoma.com/km ActiveKB NX iguy@iguy.org Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:42:00 CDT 20 http://westcoastglaucoma.com/km/questions/98/ As we mature, the delicate skin around the eyes can appear puffy, saggy, or droopy. Eyelid skin stretches, muscles weaken, and the normal deposits of protective fat around the eye settle and bec ... Dr. Robert Schertzer Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:21:11 GMT http://westcoastglaucoma.com/km/questions/101/ A chalazion is a swelling in the eyelid caused by inflammation of one of the small oil-producing glands located in the upper and lower eyelids. A chalazion is sometimes confused with a stye, wh ... Dr. Robert Schertzer Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:45:52 GMT http://westcoastglaucoma.com/km/questions/201/ Chalazión es una hinchazón del párpado causada por la inflamación de alguna de las glándulas productoras de grasa que se localizan en el párpado superi ... Dr. Robert Schertzer Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:14:36 GMT http://westcoastglaucoma.com/km/questions/131/ Although it can be caused by wind, smoke, or pollen, an excess of tears in children is often caused by congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction, a condition in which a baby’s tear duct is b ... Dr. Robert Schertzer Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:31:47 GMT http://westcoastglaucoma.com/km/questions/123/ Ptosis is a condition in which the upper eyelid falls to a position that is lower than normal. The drooping eyelid can cover part or all of the pupil and interfere with vision, resulting in ambl ... Dr. Robert Schertzer Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:20:24 GMT http://westcoastglaucoma.com/km/questions/114/ The thyroid gland, located in the front of the neck, produces hormones that regulate your body’s metabolism (the process by which the body transforms food into energy). In a small numb ... Dr. Robert Schertzer Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:53:01 GMT http://westcoastglaucoma.com/km/questions/113/ Tattooing is the ancient art of permanent body painting, accomplished by inserting various pigments into the skin with a needle. These pigments, or inks, sometimes last much longer than we wish ... Dr. Robert Schertzer Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:51:05 GMT http://westcoastglaucoma.com/km/questions/112/ A tumor is an abnormal growth of any tissue or structure; it can be either benign or malignant. A tumor can affect any part of the eye, such as the eye socket, eyeball, eye muscles, optic nerve, ... Dr. Robert Schertzer Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:50:10 GMT http://westcoastglaucoma.com/km/questions/111/ A tumor is an abnormal growth of any tissue or structure; it can be either benign or malignant. A tumor can affect any part of the eye, such as the eye socket, eyeball, eye muscles, optic nerve, ... Dr. Robert Schertzer Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:48:20 GMT http://westcoastglaucoma.com/km/questions/110/ Ptosis is drooping of the upper eyelid. The eyelid may droop only slightly or it may cover the pupil entirely. In some cases, ptosis can restrict and even block normal vision. Congenital pto ... Dr. Robert Schertzer Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:45:12 GMT http://westcoastglaucoma.com/km/questions/109/ Laser skin resurfacing is a relatively new laser procedure used to improve the appearance of the skin. With great control and precision, the laser removes the sun-damaged superficial layers of t ... Dr. Robert Schertzer Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:44:03 GMT http://westcoastglaucoma.com/km/questions/108/ Keeping the eyes moist and healthy requires tears. Tears are produced in the lacrimal glands, some of which are located under the upper eyelid. Tears drain from the eye into the nose through t ... Dr. Robert Schertzer Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:43:21 GMT http://westcoastglaucoma.com/km/questions/107/ Eyelid surgery is a common method of treatment for entropion (inward turning of the eyelid), ectropion (outward turning of the eyelid), ptosis (drooping of the eyelid), and some eyelid tumors. ... Dr. Robert Schertzer Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:34:15 GMT http://westcoastglaucoma.com/km/questions/106/ A tumor is an abnormal growth of any tissue or structure; it can be either benign or malignant. Benign tumors often remain localized, while malignant tumors often spread into surrounding structu ... Dr. Robert Schertzer Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:25:49 GMT http://westcoastglaucoma.com/km/questions/105/ Entropion is an inward turning of the eyelid and lashes toward the eye, usually caused by relaxation of the eye muscles and tissue due to aging. Entropion usually affects the lower lid. The ski ... Dr. Robert Schertzer Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:25:14 GMT http://westcoastglaucoma.com/km/questions/104/ Ectropion is an outward turning of the lower eyelid, most commonly caused by aging, although eyelid burns or skin disease may also be responsible. Normally, the eyelids help lubricate and clean ... Dr. Robert Schertzer Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:24:38 GMT http://westcoastglaucoma.com/km/questions/103/ Cosmetic fillers are materials used by physicians to restore volume and fullness to the skin of the face in order to correct mild, moderate, or severe facial wrinkles and folds. Areas treated in ... Dr. Robert Schertzer Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:24:03 GMT http://westcoastglaucoma.com/km/questions/102/ A chemical peel or facial peel is a nonsurgical technique used to smooth some of the fine facial wrinkles associated with aging. Areas of sun-damaged skin and certain skin discolorations also re ... Dr. Robert Schertzer Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:23:30 GMT http://westcoastglaucoma.com/km/questions/100/ Sun, wind, and gravity affect the skin and muscles of the face over time. One of the most noticeable aspects of aging is a progressive drooping of the eyebrows. This can cause wrinkling of the ... Dr. Robert Schertzer Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:20:03 GMT http://westcoastglaucoma.com/km/questions/99/ Botox is the trade name for botulinum toxin. In its pure form, botulinum toxin is a poisonous neurotoxic protein that is found in certain spoiled foods and causes muscle weakness. It acts as a ... Dr. Robert Schertzer Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:19:20 GMT http://westcoastglaucoma.com/km/questions/97/ Basal cell carcinomas are the most frequent type of malignant tumor to affect the eyelid, making up 85% to 95% of all malignant eyelid tumors. They are most commonly found on the inner portion o ... Dr. Robert Schertzer Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:18:10 GMT