Bags under eyes — mild swelling or puffiness under the eyes — are common as you age. With aging, the tissues around your eyes, including some of the muscles supporting your eyelids, weaken. Normal fat that helps support the eyes can then move into the lower eyelids, causing the lids to appear puffy. Fluid also may accumulate in the space below your eyes, adding to the swelling.
Bags under eyes are usually a cosmetic concern and rarely a sign of a serious underlying medical condition. At-home remedies, such as cool compresses, can help improve the appearance of bags under eyes. For persistent or bothersome under-eye puffiness, eyelid surgery may be an option.
Symptoms
Bags under eyes can include:
Mild swelling
Saggy or loose skin
Dark circles
When to see a doctor
You may not like the way they look, but bags under eyes are usually harmless and don't require medical care. See your doctor if the swelling is severe, persistent, painful, itchy or red.
Your doctor will want to rule out other possible causes that can contribute to the swelling, such as thyroid disease, infection or an allergy. He or she may refer you to a doctor who specializes in the eyes (ophthalmologist).
Causes
Cause of Baggy eyes
As you age, the tissue structures and muscles supporting your eyelids weaken. The skin may start to sag, and fat that is normally confined to the area around the eye (orbit) can move into the area below your eyes. Also, the space below your eyes can accumulate fluid, making the under-eye area appear puffy or swollen. Several factors cause or worsen this effect, including:
Fluid retention, especially upon waking or after a salty meal
Lack of sleep
Allergies
Smoking
Heredity — under-eye bags can run in families
Aging
Temperature Changes
Treatment
Treatment of Baggy Eyes
The following tips can help you reduce or eliminate bags under eyes:
Use a cool compress. Wet a clean washcloth with cool water. While sitting up, apply the damp washcloth to the skin under and around your eyes for a few minutes using mild pressure.
Cut down on fluids before bedtime and reduce salt in your diet. This will reduce the fluid retention that can cause bags under eyes.
Don't smoke. Smoking can aggravate the problem of bags under your eyes.
Get enough sleep. For most adults, seven to nine hours is a good amount of sleep.
Sleep with your head slightly raised. It may help to add an extra pillow or prop up the head of your mattress. Or elevate the entire head of the bed a few inches. This helps prevent fluid from accumulating around your eyes as you sleep. Dark circles caused by fluid retention in your lower eyelids usually go away when you get up.
Reduce allergy symptoms. Avoid allergens when possible. Try over-the-counter allergy medications. Talk to your doctor about prevention strategies if you develop under-
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Most of us have experienced bloodshot or red eyes. Red eyes often happen during hay fever season, after being around cigarette smoke or after a swim in a chlorinated pool.
The eyes can look gross, with pink or red streaks in the sclera, which is usually white. They can also feel uncomfortable, itchy or watery. The redness happens when tiny blood vessels under the eye’s surface get dilated or inflamed. This is usually a response to external irritation.
Many cases of red eye are harmless and respond well to home or over-the-counter treatments. The best thing you can do is find what’s causing the red eye, and avoid it. But some causes of red eye require medical diagnosis and prescription medication.
So, if your eyes are bloodshot or red, what should you do? What can you do at home, and when should you see a doctor?
You should see a doctor if you have bloodshot eyes and:
Your eyes are seeping or encrusted with yellow, brown or green mucous, see a doctor as soon as you can. This can be a sign of infection that needs medical treatment.
You are experiencing pain in or around your eyes or unusual tenderness.
You have unusual sensitivity to light.
You have a fever or overall sickness.
Redness or discomfort lasts more than a week, after you’re tried home remedies.
If you have bloodshot eyes, but none of these more serious symptoms, you can try a few things at home to help.
Home treatments for bloodshot eyes include:
Using over-the-counter artificial tears
Using over-the-counter antihistamine eye drops, especially if you are prone to seasonal allergies
Using over-the-counter antihistamine eye drops with a steroid—if you’ve been previously diagnosed with red eyes due to allergies
Placing cool compresses or washcloths on your closed eyes a couple of times a day
Avoiding triggers or irritants such as smoke, fumes, pollen, dust, chlorine or pet dander
Washing your hands often, not touching your eyes unless you’ve just washed your hands, and using clean bedding and towels daily.
If home remedies don’t help after about a week, you could have an eye infection. Two main kinds of infection cause red eyes — viral and bacterial. Fungal eye infections are less common, but possible.
Pink eye(conjunctivitis):
Pink Eye
it can be viral or bacterial. It’s important to get a diagnosis from a doctor, because treatments differ based on the kind of infection.
“I understand some people feeling this is just allergies or a virus and if I wait this will go away. But if you get other associated symptoms and it’s been a week, you want to make sure other things aren’t going on,” Eye Assistant Nauman Ali said.
Viral eye infections:
Viral Eye Infection
The most common kind, tend to improve on their own, and don’t require prescription medication. Bacterial eye infections require antibiotics. Both types of infection are contagious and spread easily.
Family physicians or pediatricians can diagnosis most eye infections. Ophthalmologists have the tools and expertise for a more-detailed evaluation.
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Women make up 65 percent of AMD cases, 61 percent of glaucoma and cataract cases, and 66 percent of blind patients.
Whatever the cause, there are a few unique vision problems women need to watch out for more than men. Dry eye occurs at double the rate in postmenopausal women. In general, women are more susceptible to autoimmune diseases than men, many of which affect vision, such as lupus, Sjögren’s syndrome and hyperthyroiditis. Also, pregnancy can cause vision changes due to hormone fluctuations.
Good news is most vision loss is preventable. The Academy offers five simple steps to take control of your eye health today:
Get a comprehensive medical eye exam at age 40
Early signs of disease or changes in vision may begin at this age. An exam by an ophthalmologist – a physician who specializes in medical and surgical eye care – is an opportunity to carefully examine the eye for diseases and conditions that may have no symptoms in the early stages. For those concerned about the cost of an exam, the Academy’s EyeCare America® program may be able to help. More than 5,500 dedicated volunteer ophthalmologists provide eye exams and care, often at no out-of-pocket cost to eligible patients. Learn if you qualify at eyecareamerica.org and www.eyeacuity.com
Know your family history
Certain eye diseases can be inherited. If you have a close relative with macular degeneration, you have a 50 percent chance of developing this condition. A family history of glaucoma increases your glaucoma risk by four to nine times. Talk to family members about their eye conditions. It can help you and your ophthalmologist evaluate your risk.
Eat Eye Healthy Foods
A diet low in fat and rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, benefits the entire body, including the eyes. Eye-healthy food choices include citrus fruits, vegetable oils, nuts, whole grains, dark green leafy vegetables and cold water fish.
Stop Smoking
Smoking increases the risk for eye diseases such as cataract and age-related macular degeneration. Smoking also raises the risk for cardiovascular diseases which can indirectly influence your eye health. Tobacco smoke, including second-hand smoke, also worsens dry eye.
Wear Sunglasses
Exposure to ultraviolet UV light raises the risk of eye diseases, including cataract, fleshy growths on the eye and cancer. Always wear a hat and sunglasses with 100 percent UV protection while outdoors.
Professor Mazhry's Talk on Summer effects on the eyes
“Eye exams aren’t only about checking a person's visual acuity or sharpness, but also determining the overall health of their eyes,” said Rebecca J. Taylor, M.D., clinical spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. “We encourage everyone, particularly if you’re over age 40, to get regular eye care. By making vision a priority, we can help protect our sight as we age.”
There is a saying"Eyes are the windows to the soul".Healthy Vision is one of the best blessing of Almighty Allah at any given age.So protect your vision by quitting smoking, eating healthy foods and having regular comprehensive eye examination .
To learn more ways to keep your eyes healthy, visit the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s EyeSmart® website and Acuity Eye Center Lahore's Website
About the American Academy of Ophthalmology
The American Academy of Ophthalmology is the world’s largest association of eye physicians and surgeons. A global community of 32,000 medical doctors, we protect sight and empower lives by setting the standards for ophthalmic education and advocating for our patients and the public. We innovate to advance our profession and to ensure the delivery of the highest-quality eye care. Our EyeSmart® program provides the public with the most trusted information about eye health. For more information, visit aao.org.
About EyeCare America
EyeCare America, one of the country’s leading public service programs provides eye care through a pool of nearly 6,000 volunteer ophthalmologists. Since 1985, EyeCare America has helped more than 1.8 million people. Ninety percent of the care provided is at no out-of-pocket cost to the patient. For more information, visit eyecareamerica.org and eyeacuity.com
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"STRIVING FOR A BETTER FUTURE, SPREADING KNOWLEDGE OF OPHTHALMOLOGY"
The most sought after academic event of the year is round the corner. A blend of knowledge and leisure gives you an opportunity to redeem your professional skills amid the relaxing environment in the picturesque summer resort. A well deserving break you need from your monotonous hectic routine. Bhurban 2018 awaits your esteemed presence and promises to be the unforgettable event of the year.
Dr. Zia Ul Mazhry Schedule For Fedral Opthalmo Bhurban 2019
26-04-19 1700-1800 Shazia Hall Panel Discussion Majeed Malik "Aqil Qazi
Zia Mazhry
Mazhar Ishaq
Amir Israr
Shareef Hashmani
Afzal Naz "
27-04-19 1000-1100 Mirajan Hall How to tackle difficult cataract cases Khalid Masood Ashraf
27-04-19 1430-1440 Kashmir Hall Interpretation of digital Hess Test Syed Abdullah Shad Muhammad Mustafa Iqbal
27-04-19 1631-1638 Kashmir Hall Psychophysics of Neuroadaptation and its relationship with Aphakic Visual Rehabilitation
28-04-19 0900-1000 Shazia Hall Basic and Advance Phacoemulsification Zia Ul Mazhry
28-04-19 1138-1145 Mirajan Hall Why should we target emmetropia in Pediatric cataract surgery Inam ul Haq Imran Azam Butt Mubashir Jalis
TIME: 3 hrs (9am- 12pm)
DATE: 26th April 2019
INSTRUCTORS: Prof Teyyeb Afghani
Dr Omar Durrani (UAE)
Prof Amer Yaqub
SYMPOSIUM [S001] : Surgical / Procedure Videos
26th April 2019
Shazia Hall 1500-1600
Chairman Mukhtar Ahmed
Co-chairman M Tayyab
Moderator : Atif Chohan
S No Time Topic Speaker
1 1500-1507 RD with 4 quadrant break Amir Arain
2 1508-1515 Lid laceration Repair Zia Mazhry
3 1516-1523 Nightmare in Phaco Naqaish Sadiq
4 1524-1531 Tackling a dense subluxated cataract using Zia Mazhry
Iris hooks, tension ring and needle assisted
haptic externalization.
5 1532-1539 Foldable capsular vitreous body Hussain Khaqan
6 1540-1547 Phacoemulsification in a challenging case M Tayyab
7 1548-1555 Triple procedure Mir Ali Shah
8 1555-1600 DALK; an alternative to PKP in keratoconus Abdul Moqeet
SYMPOSIUM: [S002]: Medical Retina
26th April 2019
Kashmir Hall 1500-1600
Chairman: Shahid Jamal Siddique
Co Chairman: Rashad Qamar
Moderator : Shakaib Anwar
S No Time Topic Speaker
1 1500-1507 Treatment of DME with anti-VEGF Irfan Qayyum
2 1508-1515 A new classification of DME Mustafa Iqbal
3 1516-1523 Management of uveal effusion syndrome Tariq Khan
4 1524-1531 What if DME fails to respond Rashad Qamar
5 1532-1539 Cataract surgery in DME patients Usman Mahmood
(UAE)
6 1539-1546 Management of DME with Anti-VEGF Shahid Jamal
Siddique
7 1546-1553 Burden of retinal diseases in Pakistan Tariq Aziz
8 1553-1600 Audience interaction
IC 1: [S003]: FFA
26th April 2019
Mirajan Hall 1500-1600
Moderator : Kashif Jahangir
S No Time Topic Facilitator
1 Introduction to FFA
2 Fluorscence
3 Side effects and management Kashif Jahangir
4 Procedure (Phases)
5 Interpretation
6 Case discussion
IC 2: [S004]: Squint
26th April 2019
Bhurban Hall 1500-1600
Moderator : Mubasher Jalis
S No Time Topic Speaker
1 1500-1520 Squint evaluation FFH Team
2 1520-1527 Patterns in squint Sana Nadeem
3 1528-1535 Management of vertical squints Khalid Shoaib
4 1536-1543 Adjustable sutures in Children Mubashir Jalis
5 15441551 Simplified approach to horizontal Zia Mazhry
deviation management
6 1552-1600 Tips on squint management Imran Akram Sahaf
PD 1 [S005] : Cornea [DALK] & [DMEC]
26th April 2019
Shazia Hall 1600 - 1700
Chairman Anwar Khan
Co-chairman Intisar Rana
Moderator Abdul Muqeet
S No Time Topic Panelists
1 1600-1630 Big Bubble Technique (Anwar Khan) Anwar Khan (SA)
Rony Sayegh (UAE)
Wajid Ali Khan
2. 1630-1700 Introduction to DMEK (Rony Intisar Rana
Sayegh) Mehfooz Hussain
Abdul Muqeet
SYMPOSIUM [S006]: Paed Ophth 1
26th April 2019
Kashmir Hall 1600 - 1700
Chairman Zia Muhammad
Co-chairman Khalid Shoaib
Moderator Rabia Chaudhry
S No Time Topic Speaker
1 1600-1607 Presentation: management of Khalid Shoaib
advanced congenital glaucoma
2 1608-1615 Aphakic glaucoma after cataract Zia Muhammad
surgery
3 1616-1623 Paediatric ectopia lentis etiology and Ajmal Chaudhry
management
4 1624-1631 Red reflex screening in infants Asad Ali
5 1632-1639 Malignant pediatric orbital tumors Rabia Chaudhry
