- Hermina Mekarsari<\/a><\/li>
- 19 March 2024<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
Optic Nerve Damage to the Eye (Glaucoma)<\/a><\/h3>
Friends of Hermina, we need to realize that eye health is very important because the eyes are part of the five senses that we need to look after. One of the eye health problems that often arises is glaucoma.\nGlaucoma is a disease that attacks the optic nerve. The function of the optic nerve is to send visual information from the eyes to the brain to maximize vision. Optic nerve damage occurs due to high eye pressure, but this condition can occur even with normal eye pressure. This eye condition can occur at any age, but is more common in older adults. Glaucoma itself is one of the main causes of blindness for people over 60 years old. Often glaucoma shows no symptoms. This disease is progressive where sufferers may not be aware of changes in vision until they experience blindness. Therefore, it is important to have regular eye examinations that include measuring eye pressure. Specifically, the cause of glaucoma is an increase in intraocular pressure due to the production of aqueous humor fluid in the anterior chamber (a clear fluid in the eyeball that is continuously produced by the ciliary body). \n\n Glaucoma is divided into several types based on the cause, namely:\n- Open angle glaucoma: is a type of glaucoma that occurs because the trabecular meshwork channels (aqueous humor drainage channels) are partially blocked.\n- Angle-closure glaucoma: a type of glaucoma that occurs because the trabecular meshwork channels are closed or completely blocked. This type of glaucoma is often found in Asian people.\n- Congenital glaucoma: caused by abnormalities that occur in newborns or congenital conditions.\n- Normal pressure glaucoma: is a part of open angle glaucoma where damage to the optic nerve occurs even though the pressure in the eyeball is within normal limits. Usually, this type of glaucoma is influenced by hematological abnormalities or poor blood flow.\n- Secondary glaucoma: caused by complications from another disease, such as diabetes or hypertension. Or, secondary glaucoma can also be caused by the use of certain drugs such as steroids. \n\n Glaucoma Symptoms\n\nSymptoms of glaucoma are divided into acute and chronic. Symptoms of acute glaucoma are red eyes, blurred vision, pain in the eyes and head which can be accompanied by nausea and vomiting. In chronic glaucoma there is high eye pressure with a narrowed visual field such as peering through a hole or constricting to form a tunnel. \n\n Glaucoma treatment is usually carried out based on 3 methods, including:\n\n1. Use of drugs\n\nPatients will usually be prescribed certain medications by a doctor. There are two types of medicine that can be given, namely eye drops and oral medicine.\n\n2. Eye laser\n\nThis eye laser is performed to help increase the release of aqueous humor fluid from the eyeball. The two types of laser procedures used to treat glaucoma are trabeculoplasty and iridotomy.\n\n3. Surgical Operations\n\nSurgery will be performed as a last resort if the use of medication and laser treatment cannot reduce the severity of glaucoma. This operation aims to create another pathway for aqueous fluid to exit the anterior chamber more easily. \n\n Glaucoma Prevention\n\nIt is important to know that we can do several things to prevent glaucoma, including maintaining eye health from the start by consuming foods that contain vitamin A.\n\nRoutine eye health checks so that eye problems such as glaucoma can be diagnosed and treated as quickly as possible. The time period that experts recommend for having an eye test is at least every 2 years.\n\nUse eye drops that your doctor prescribes regularly. Glaucoma eye drops can significantly reduce the risk of high eye pressure progressing to glaucoma.\n\nSerious eye injuries can cause glaucoma. So, use eye protection when exercising or when working with heavy equipment.\n\nImmediately consult your eye health regularly with an Ophthalmologist so that you can detect early if there are problems with your eyes.\n\nHealthy Greetings\n\n\n\nSource: AAO, FKUI \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/div>- Hermina OPI Jakabaring<\/a><\/li>
- 27 October 2023<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
Dangers of Rubbing Your Eyes: Recognize the Risks and Prevent<\/a><\/h3>
Rubbing your eyes is an action that is often done reflexively when your eyes feel itchy or when your eyes feel uncomfortable. And it's not uncommon for us to rub our eyes roughly and excessively. However, did you know that rubbing your eyes can actually carry serious risks to your eye health? In this article, we will discuss some of the dangers of rubbing your eyes and how to prevent it. \n\n Causes of Itchy Eyes: \n\n Eyes can feel itchy for various reasons, such as exposure to dust, dirt, or allergens in the air. Apart from that, bacterial or viral infections can also cause itchy eyes. Under certain conditions, such as allergies or dry eye syndrome, the eyes tend to be more susceptible to itching. \n\n Potential Dangers of Rubbing Your Eyes: \n\n \n Rubbing your eyes vigorously or without adequate hygiene can result in several eye health problems, including: \n Infection: Bacteria or viruses from the hands can easily enter the eyes and cause infection. \n Cornea Damage: Rubbing your eyes vigorously can cause scratches or damage to the surface of the cornea, which can impair vision. \n Inflammation: Excessive eye rubbing can cause inflammation of the eyelids and membranes lining the eyes. \n Swelling: Rubbing your eyes vigorously can cause swelling of the eyelids and surrounding area. \n \n\n Risk of Infection Transmission: \n\n Human hands are the perfect medium for various harmful microorganisms. Rubbing your eyes with dirty or improperly washed hands can cause transmission of infections such as conjunctivitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane of the eye) or keratitis (inflammation of the cornea). \n\n \n\n How to Prevent the Dangers of Rubbing Your Eyes: \n\n \n Wash Your Hands Regularly: Make sure your hands are always clean before touching your eyes or other areas of your face. \n Avoid Rubbing Your Eyes Excessively: If your eyes feel itchy, try using non-convertible eye drops recommended by your doctor. \n Use Clean Tissue: If you need to clean your eyes or wipe your eyes, use a clean, soft tissue. \n Consult a Doctor: If your eyes feel uncomfortable or you have vision problems, consult an eye doctor immediately. \n \n\n \n\n Conclusion: Rubbing your eyes may seem like a harmless action, but it can have serious consequences for your eye health. It is important to understand these dangers and take appropriate preventative steps to keep your eyes healthy. If you experience serious eye problems , immediately contact an eye doctor for consultation and appropriate treatment. \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/div>- Hermina Pekanbaru<\/a><\/li>
- 11 October 2023<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
Conditions that cause cataracts<\/a><\/h3>
Quoted from the Ministry of Health, cataracts are a degenerative process in the form of clouding in the lens of the eye, causing decreased visual ability to the point of blindness. This cloudiness is caused by a biochemical reaction that causes coagulation of lens proteins. Cataracts can occur congenitally (cataracts from birth) but in general, cataracts occur because: \n\n \n Degenerative processes associated with aging, \n Or it could also be caused by trauma and induction from drugs (steroids, chlorpromazine, alupurinol, amiodarone) \n Or complications from systemic conditions such as diabetes mellitus or eye diseases such as glaucoma and uveitis. \n \n\n The following are several conditions that can cause cataracts: \n\n 1. Aging process \n\n As the eyes age, proteins and dead cells in the lens will accumulate and form lumps. This causes the lens of the eye, which was initially clear, to slowly become foggy, thus disrupting the sufferer's vision. \n\n 2. Congenital \n\n Congenital or congenital cataracts are cataracts that form before birth or during the first year of a baby's life. Generally, babies with cataracts cannot see normally and have difficulty controlling their eye movements properly. Congenital cataracts can be caused by several things, such as premature birth, having a family, or an infection the mother contracted during pregnancy. \n\n 3. Exposure to direct sunlight \n\n Exposure to ultraviolet B rays, which come from direct sunlight, over a long period of time can cause oxidation of the lens of the eye and trigger the formation of cataracts. Slowing the onset of cataracts can be avoided with a healthy lifestyle. By maintaining your diet, increasing your consumption of antioxidants, exercising regularly and not smoking, you can avoid diabetes and cataracts at the same time. \n\n To reduce the risk of developing cataracts, Hermina Friends can do the following things: \n\n - Healthy lifestyle by eating fruit and vegetables that contain antioxidants, stopping smoking and consuming alcohol \n\n - Avoid ultraviolet exposure by using glasses \n\n - Control risk factors for Diabetes Mellitus (DM), Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, and others \n\n - Carry out regular eye examinations at health facilities. \n\n If you experience symptoms such as blurred vision accompanied by smoke, glare or sensitivity to light, double vision or difficulty seeing at night, immediately consult an eye doctor for proper examination and treatment. \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/div>- Hermina Mekarsari<\/a><\/li>
- 16 September 2023<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
Everything about Cataracts, from Symptoms to Treatment.<\/a><\/h3>
Happy friend Hermina, \n\n Cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye or its capsule (around the transparent membrane) which can block the passage of light through the lens to the retina of the eye. If the size is large enough or located in the path of light entry, it can reduce visual acuity. \n\n In general, cataracts are related to the aging process which can start at the age of 40 years. The speed of development of cataracts and the extent of cataracts vary greatly from person to person. This disease process develops gradually, so that in the fourth or fifth decade the cataract will finally mature and make the lens completely cloudy, disrupting routine activities. Treatment options including correction with glasses can be done in the early stages of cataract. Meanwhile, in the mature stage of cataract, surgery is the main choice. \n\n The World Report on Vision in 2019 reported that 2.2 billion people had vision problems. In 2017, the Indonesian Eye Doctors Association (Perdami) stated that 81.2% experienced cataracts, generally occurring at ages over 50 years. Cataracts are the main cause of blindness worldwide. \n\n Several factors influence the occurrence of cataracts: \n\n \n Congenital cataracts: research shows that there is a close relationship between congenital cataracts and maternal nutrition, infections (Rubella and Rubeola), and lack of oxygenation due to placental bleeding. \n Age-related (senile cataract): the most common type of cataract. \n Traumatic injury1,2: The most common cause of unilateral cataracts in young adults. Trauma can be: perforation, blunt force, electric shock, ultraviolet radiation, ionizing radiation, chemical trauma. \n Endocrine Diseases3: Diabetes mellitus, Hypoparathyroidism, Cretinism. \n Primary Eye Diseases: Chronic anterior uveitis, high myopia, hereditary fundal dystrophy. \n Medications: Corticosteroids and anticholinesterase inhibitors. \n Malnutrition4: a diet that lacks antioxidants and vitamins. \n Alcohol and smoking. \n \n\n Cataract patients may complain of any of the following symptoms. Gradual decrease in vision, blurry feeling as if there is smoke blocking it, the patient also complains of shadowy vision as if there are tears. Apart from that, complaints of sensitivity or glare to light, especially when exposed to car headlights or exposed to sunlight during the day. Color vision problems may also be found, such as objects appearing faded or yellow. \n\n Cataracts can be evaluated and diagnosed with the following steps: \n\n \n History: the patient's main complaint is decreased/impaired vision, history of eye conditions in the past, history of systemic diseases that cause or worsen symptoms. \n Comprehensive eye examination: visual acuity and refraction, slit-lamp examination, pupil response, and eye fundus/nerve examination by dilating the pupil. If there are abnormalities on examination of the posterior segment of the eye, for example age-related macular degeneration or retinopathy in diabetics, it can be an important factor in determining the visual results after surgery. \n \n\n Treatment options depend on the degree of cloudiness that is affecting important daily activities. If visual acuity is 6/24 or better, treatment with medication or glasses may be considered. Recently there has been research on drops that can dissolve cataracts, but they are still in the trial stage. Cataract surgery can be chosen if visual acuity is worse than 6/24 or there are medical indications (phacolytic glaucoma, phacomorphic glaucoma, retinal detachment) where cataracts have a negative impact on visual conditions. Before surgery is carried out, there are several general conditions that must be evaluated in order to get better surgical results, including diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, nerve disease, and respiratory tract disease. \n\n The prognosis of visual outcomes in cataract surgery depends on several factors such as the level of visual impairment, type of cataract, time and method of intervention, unilateral or bilateral eye involvement, and the presence of other systemic diseases. In the majority of cases, surgery restores vision very effectively. Recent studies reveal that in the majority of cases, the prognosis after surgery is very good, reaching 70-95%, if the patient strictly follows the post-operative instructions and treatment regimen suggested by the ophthalmologist.5 It is recommended to have regular eye examinations, which will detect development of cataracts in the other eye. \n\n There are several things you can do to prevent the occurrence or worsening of cataracts, including: \n\n \n Stop smoking and consuming alcohol, which interfere with general health conditions, including the risk of cataracts. \n Maintain a healthy diet and good physical activity, to optimize antioxidant levels in the body to maintain eye health. \n Do regular medical check-ups, cataracts are closely related to diabetes and hypertension. \n Use glasses that protect your eyes from UVB rays when outdoors. \n Consult an ophthalmologist to carry out an eye health test at least once a year. \n \n\n \nSo Friends of Hermina, if you experience complaints such as the signs and symptoms described above, immediately consult an Eye Specialist so that you can detect further and immediately plan cataract surgery. \n\n Best Regards. \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/div>- Hermina Medan<\/a><\/li>
- 20 June 2023<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
Recognize Symptoms Early Cataracts & Prevent Blindness<\/a><\/h3>
Cataracts are a degenerative process in the form of opacities in the lens of the eyeball, causing decreased vision to blindness. This turbidity is caused by a biochemical reaction that causes coagulation of lens proteins. Cataracts can occur due to congenital (cataracts from birth), but in general, cataracts occur due to: \n\n \n Degenerative processes associated with aging. \n It can also be caused by trauma and drug induction (steroids, chlorpromazine, alupurinol, amiodarone) \n Complications from systemic conditions such as diabetes mellitus or eye diseases such as glaucoma with uveitis \n \n\n Symptoms and Causes of Cataracts \n\n There are various early symptoms that are an indication that you have cataracts, these symptoms are: \n\n \n Eyesight becomes blurry when looking at an object or reading a text. \n Sensitivity to light or light becomes high \n When looking at objects and light using only one eye, objects can appear to be double. \n Difficulty seeing at night \n When you look at the light, a halo will appear in your vision \n \n\n If you experience the symptoms above, immediately have your eye health checked at RSU Hermina Medan with an Ophthalmologist \n\n Prevention and Treatment of Cataracts \n\n In general, cataract treatment can be done with two therapies whose goals are prevention and treatment, as follows: \n\n 1. Protect Eyes from Exposure to Sunlight \n\n If you want to be active in nature for a long time, you should wear it sunglases to protect the eyes from sun exposure. Especially during \n\n summer. Choose sunglasses that have 100 percent protection from ultraviolet rays, both UVA and UVB. \n\n 2. Keep Blood Sugar Levels Normal \n\n Reducing sweet foods, controlling food portions, and exercising regularly are some of the ways you can do to keep blood sugar levels normal. Maintaining blood sugar levels is very important, especially for people with diabetes. Besides being able to improve the condition of diabetes, this can also reduce the risk of developing cataracts, because cataracts develop faster when your blood sugar levels are high. \n\n 3. Reduce Eye Workload \n\n Improve the lighting in your home so that it will make it easier for your eyes to see or read clearly. If you want to see or read small letters, you should use a magnifying glass. \n\n 4. Stop Bad Habits for the Eyes \n\n If you are a smoker, try to reduce the frequency of smoking even if you ca, stop smoking at all. Likewise with those of you who have a habit of drinking alcohol, you should start limiting it from now on. You are also advised to limit the habit of driving at night. \n\n 5. Check Your Eyes Routinely \n\n If you feel that your vision has begun to diminish, thus interfering with your daily activities, you should immediately consult an eye doctor. Have your eyes checked regularly to adjust for minus eyes, for those of you who are glasses users. \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/div>- Hermina Medan<\/a><\/li>
- 11 January 2023<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
HOW TO TAKE CARE OF EYES<\/a><\/h3>
Eyes are so very important for humans. Therefore, his health must always be maintained. Well, there are several ways to maintain eye health that can be done. With healthy eye conditions, you can see clearly and do your daily routine more comfortably. \n\n Every activity carried out daily is inseparable from the roleeyeas the sense of sight. Even though its function can decrease with age, you can still make various efforts to maintain eye health and prevent it from various diseaseseye disease. \n\n Here's how to maintain eye health: \n\n 1. Get your eyes checked regularly \n\n Everyone, from children to old people, is highly recommended to have their eyes checked regularly at least once every 2 years. Adults who are over 40 years old, are even encouraged to have their eyes checked once a year. Remembering the role of the eye is very important for everyday life \n\n This aims to prevent eye diseases related to age, such asmacular degeneration, glaucoma, and cataracts. \n\n Througheye examination, doctors can monitor eye conditions and detect early eye problems due to certain diseases, such asdiabetesand high blood pressure. \n\n In addition, an eye examination is also important if you have a history of eye disease that is passed down genetically from parent to child. Thus, handling steps can be carried out quickly and precisely. For eye examinations, it can be done at RSU Hermina Medan with an Ophthalmologist who is very experienced in his field. \n\n 2. Consumption of nutritious food \n\n To maintain eye health, it is recommended that you eat nutritious foods that are rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E,lutein, selenium, and omega-3 fatty acids. \n\n Some of the nutrients above can ward off age-related eye problems, such as cataracts and macular degeneration. You can get these nutrients by eating green vegetables, salmon, tuna, eggs, nuts, and oranges. \n\n 3.Using Anti UV Glasses \n\n The following tips for maintaining eye health are using anti-UV glasses. As we know, UV rays can make serious damage to the eyes. Good glasses can prevent this. When buying glasses, make sure they reflect at least 98% of UV radiation. \n\n 4. Avoid using cellphones, computers, laptops and TVs for too long \n\n Staring at a computer or smartphone screen for too long can resulteyestrain. Symptoms can include headaches, neck pain, shoulder and back pain, dry eyes, and blurred vision. \n\n If you work at a computer all day, rest your eyes by looking away for 20 seconds, every 20 minutes. You can also rest your eyes for 15 minutes every 2 hours. \n\n If your eyes feel dry, you can often blink your eyes or use eye drops. \n\n 5. Exercise regularly \n\n Several studies explain that exercise can reduce the risk of eye disease and even reduce the risk of vision loss due to high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol levels. \n\n In addition to the various methods above, you are also advised to avoid the habit of reading in a dark place. When reading, keep the distance between your eyes and the book or reading object as much as about 25-30 cm, including when you are readingread while lying down. \n\n How to maintain eye health can also be done by not ignoring various eye problems. However, if eye complaints continue or your eyes feel sore, swollen, and cause your vision to be disturbed, don't hesitate to get your eyes checked immediately.doctor. \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/div>- Hermina Kemayoran<\/a><\/li>
- 22 September 2022<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
Working In Front Of Computer For Hours? Go Easy on Your the Eyes!<\/a><\/h3>
Will my minus eyes increase from looking at the screen too much? \n\n Why do my eyes feel tired, sore, even watery if I look at the screen for too long? \n\n Can radiation goggles help reduce the harm caused by screen viewing? \n\n Do I always have to wear my glasses? \n\n What happens if I rarely wear the glasses that the doctor prescribes? \n\n Working in front of a screen all day is inevitable. However, it is essential to take care of our eyes. Eyes are one of the most important organs and poor eye health can lead to various health complications. \n\n Some tips to prevent those problems. \n\n \n\n \n Adjust Your Monitor Position \n \n\n The main cause of eye problems is placing the monitor too high. Our eyes work better and more focus when looking slightly downwards rather than straight ahead. In addition to tiring the eyes, reading a computer screen while looking straight ahead can also dry out the eyes, because the eyelids must be wider open. If you wear contact lenses, the dryness of the eyes will worsen. \n\n \n Pay Attention to Ambient Lighting \n \n\n When calculating, if you normally see dark text on a light background, the room lights should be brighter than if you normally see light text on a dark background. If you can't adjust the lighting, consider wearing eye protection to protect your eyes. Light text on a dark background can make the eyes more comfortable. \n\n \n Rest Your Eyes \n \n\n Our eyes are not designed to see at close range for hours without distraction. If the eye remains focused on a particular point for a long time, the eye’s lens will become stuck at that focal point, which can cause squint and eye muscle fatigue, also difficulty of reading traffic signs on the road, among other things at night. “20/20/20 rule.” Take a 20-second break every 20 minutes, focusing your eyes on points at least 20 feet away from the computer screen. Keep your eyes moving while looking at objects at various distances. \n\n \n Wear the Right Glasses \n \n\n If you normally wear glasses or contact lenses and are around 45 years old, you may need special vision correction for computer work. Computer screens are not typical near-distance reading or typical long-distance driving; rather they are at intermediate distance. \n\n \n\n If you experience problems with vision, immediately consult an ophthalmologist, according to your vision problems. One of the health problems related to aging that is quite a lot to complain about is problems with the eyes and vision. These diseases include macular degeneration, night blindness, glaucoma, and cataracts. If there are symptoms of eye disease, or a history of the above eye diseases, it is necessary to see an ophthalmologist regularly. To choose the proper ophthalmologist, you can ask for recommendation to your relatives, family, or doctors. \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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