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Ophthalmology. Chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia ( CPEO) is a type of eye disorder characterized by slowly progressive inability to move the eyes and eyebrows. [ 1] It is often the only feature of mitochondrial disease, in which case the term CPEO may be given as the diagnosis. In other people suffering from mitochondrial disease ...
Specialty. Ophthalmology. Exotropia is a form of strabismus where the eyes are deviated outward. It is the opposite of esotropia and usually involves more severe axis deviation than exophoria. People with exotropia often experience crossed diplopia. Intermittent exotropia is a fairly common condition. "Sensory exotropia" occurs in the presence ...
Strabismus is a vision disorder in which the eyes do not properly align with each other when looking at an object. [2] The eye that is pointed at an object can alternate. [3] The condition may be present occasionally or constantly. [3] If present during a large part of childhood, it may result in amblyopia, or lazy eyes, and loss of depth ...
Mexiletine, carbamazepine, tricyclic antidepressants, nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs [ 2] Frequency. >1 in 8,000 people [ 1] Myotonic dystrophy ( DM) is a type of muscular dystrophy, a group of genetic disorders that cause progressive muscle loss and weakness. [ 1] In DM, muscles are often unable to relax after contraction. [ 1]
Myth #2: A nightcap before bed will help you sleep The “nightcap” — or an alcoholic drink enjoyed before bed to help you sleep — has been around for centuries.
When it comes to getting a good night’s sleep, the standard advice is to wind down and shut off screens an hour before your bedtime. And while sleep experts still recommend this, new research ...
In this article, we're breaking down 10 of the best weight-loss exercises for seniors. These exercises are low-impact, easy to modify, and designed to help seniors burn calories, build lean muscle ...
Strabismus surgery is a one-day procedure that is usually performed under general anesthesia most commonly by either a neuro- or pediatric ophthalmologist. [ 1] The patient spends only a few hours in the hospital with minimal preoperative preparation. After surgery, the patient should expect soreness and redness but is generally free to return ...