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The nictitating membrane of a masked lapwing as it closes over the left eye, originating from the medial canthus. The nictitating membrane (from Latin nictare, to blink) is a transparent or translucent third eyelid present in some animals that can be drawn across the eye from the medial canthus to protect and moisten it while maintaining vision.
Vitreous hemorrhage is diagnosed by identifying symptoms, examining the eye, and performing tests to identify the cause. Some common tests include: Examination of the eye with a microscope; Pupil dilation and examination; An ultrasound examination may be used if the doctor does not have a clear view of the back of the eye
Periorbital puffiness, also known as puffy eyes, or swelling around the eyes, is the appearance of swelling in the tissues around the eyes, called the orbits. It is almost exclusively caused by fluid buildup around the eyes, or periorbital edema. Minor puffiness usually detectable below the eyes only is often called eye bags.
In its holiday safety guide, the CPSC cautions the public about the dangers associated with deep-frying a turkey, which "is not the safest thing to do," although it produces a "very tasty" result.
14-pound turkey: 7 hours of thawing in cold water. 16-pound turkey: 8 hours of thawing in cold water. 18-pound turkey: 9 hours of thawing in cold water. 20-pound turkey: 10 hours of thawing in ...
The causes of macular edema are numerous and different causes may be inter-related. It is commonly associated with diabetes.Chronic or uncontrolled diabetes type 2 can affect peripheral blood vessels including those of the retina which may leak fluid, blood and occasionally fats into the retina causing it to swell.
To wet brine your turkey, use a ratio of ½ cup of kosher salt to ¼ cup of sugar to 2 quarts of cold water. Make sure you have enough water to completely cover the turkey in a large pot.
Any condition that causes the eyes to itch can contribute to darker circles due to rubbing or scratching the skin around them. Hay fever sufferers in particular will notice under-eye "smudges" during the height of the allergy season. Atopy can lead to frequent rubbing of the eyes, leading to local inflammation and increased pigmentation. [4]