The damaged vision is a risk factor for falls and fractures in the elderly and, in children, affects school performance; Learn to avoid problems About 1 billion people have some vision problems that could have been avoided or that needs correct treatment, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The main ones are refraction errors […]
Tag: ophthalmology
Gel ‘guns’ land young people in emergency rooms for eye injuries; experts warn of risks
The Brazilian Society of Ophthalmology (SBO) and Inmetro stress that weapons that fire gel pellets are not toys and that their use can cause serious damage to the eyes Presented as harmless fun, gel guns, which have recently become fashionable in several Brazilian cities, can cause serious injuries, especially to the eyes. This is what […]
According to research, access to glasses would increase the income of Brazilian children by almost R$300,000
The impact comes from reduced learning associated with vision problems, the international agency says Research on learning losses associated with vision problems reveals that, in Brazil, access to glasses during childhood could increase earnings during adult life by up to R$296,500. Created by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) and the Seva […]
Young man becomes sensitive after losing his sight due to incorrect use of contact lenses; know the risks and precautions
In a viral video on TikTok, Lara Brandão Tironi spoke about the risks of incorrect contact lens use after losing sight in her right eye due to lack of treatment; experts explain errors and precautions Student Lara Brandão Tironi, 18, went viral on TikTok this week when she reported in a video that she had […]
Improper use of sunscreen around the eyes can cause toxic conjunctivitis
In summer, excess sweat ends up carrying particles from products used on the face, such as sunscreen, into the eyes. EINSTEIN AGENCY – Who has never felt a burning in the eyes when you’re inside beach or inside pool? This sensation is usually accompanied by red eyes, watery eyes and irritation and can signal a […]
Contact lenses: what is the best way to sanitize them? Get expert answers to this and other questions
In addition to cleaning them regularly with lens solution, care should be taken with prolonged use and sleep. In this week’s Ask the Expert we talk about contact lenses. If you also have questions about health, psychology, wellness, exercise or nutrition, please write to ana.lourenco@estadao.com or send a DM to our Instagram. @estadao CAN YOU […]
McFly’s Tom Fletcher says it’s treating eye inflammation
Singer wrote on his Instagram profile that he had a crisis on Sunday the 18th and ran to the hospital; she is treating uveitis, an inflammation in the middle layer of the eye The singer of the band McFly🇧🇷 Tom Fletcher, went on social media to explain why he was a little quieter than usual […]
Monkeypox: Without medicine, the disease can even cause blindness
Patients who waited up to two months for the Ministry of Health to deliver tecovirimat experienced vision loss; frame reversal is not yet guaranteed The delay in accessing tecovirimthe only drug approved by the National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvis) for the treatment of monkeypox, can make the disease evolve in an unbridled way and with […]
Rodrigo Mussi eye surgery: ‘For months I did not see the beauty of things’
Six months after his accident, the former BBB underwent an eye procedure to improve his vision. Rodrigo Mussi shared this Saturday, 1st, that she underwent a new surgical procedure. This time, the former BBB, who wore eyeglasses, underwent an ophthalmological procedure to improve his eyesight. “I am here to share a very important moment with […]
Do you feel dry eyes all day? Find out what to do to improve the situation
Ophthalmologist Daniel Matushita says that what surrounds us can have a lot of influence to generate this discomfort To the Ask the expert this week we talk about it dry eyes. If you also have questions about health, psychology, wellness, exercise or nutrition, write to ana.lourenco@estadao.com or send a DM to our instagram. My eyes […]
