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2. Keratoconus - Wikipedia

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   Diagnosis is most often by topography. Topography measures the curvature of the cornea and creates a colored "map" of the cornea. Keratoconus causes very distinctive changes in the appearance of these maps that allow doctors to make the diagnosis. Initially, the condition can typically be corrected with glasses or soft contact lenses. [3]

3. Keratoconjunctivitis - Wikipedia

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   Keratoconjunctivitis is frequently caused by viral infections in and around the eyes. A particularly common cause of this is the herpes simplex virus.In some people, the infection may become chronic and keratoconjunctivitis may present during flare-ups of variable frequency.

4. Corneal cross-linking - Wikipedia

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   Corneal cross-linking (CXL) with riboflavin (vitamin B 2) and UV-A light is a surgical treatment for corneal ectasia such as keratoconus, PMD, and post-LASIK ectasia. It is used in an attempt to make the cornea stronger. According to a 2015 Cochrane review, there is insufficient evidence to determine if it is useful in keratoconus. [2]

5. Degenerative disease - Wikipedia

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   Some degenerative diseases can be cured. In those that can not, it may be possible to alleviate the symptoms. [1] Examples ... Keratoconus (KC) [15] Keratoglobus [16]

6. 5 Things to Avoid When You Have Alopecia Areata - AOL

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   While there’s no cure for alopecia areata, there are ways you might be able to manage your condition. Still, it should be noted that alopecia areata is unpredictable, and the exact cause can ...

7. Does vitamin C prevent a cold? Will having wet hair make you ...

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   Myth #3: Vitamin C can prevent a cold. Pharmacy and grocery store shelves are packed with vitamin C supplements that heavily imply or even clearly state that they’ll help prevent a cold. But the ...

8. Herpes simplex keratitis - Wikipedia

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   Corneal smears or impression cytology specimens can be analyzed by culture, antigen detection, or fluorescent antibody testing. Tzanck smear, i.e.Papanicolaou staining of corneal smears [ further explanation needed ] , show multinucleated giant cells and intranuclear inclusion bodies, however, the test is low in sensitivity and specificity.

9. Ex-ballerina convicted of killing husband gets 20 years in ...

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   A former ballerina was sentenced to 20 years in prison Tuesday in the 2020 shooting death of her estranged husband in Florida. CBS affiliate WTSP reports that Ashley Benefield was sentenced to 20 ...