Plain-language articles by Prof. Dr. Banu Coşar on eye conditions, eye tests, glasses and contact lenses, nutrition and eye health at every age.
Frequently Asked Questions
Astigmatism: Frequently Asked Questions
Astigmatism is a refractive error that impairs both distance and near vision. People with astigmatism see the edges of point-like objects stretched, and experience light scatter in their night vision.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Herpes of the Eye: Frequently Asked Questions
The medical name for herpes of the eye is “ocular herpes”. It is an eye infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). There are two different types of herpes simplex virus.
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What Is Cataract? How Is It Treated?
Cataract is the lens inside the eye losing its transparency and blocking vision like a curtain.
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Before and After Cataract Surgery: Frequently Asked Questions
Cataract progresses gradually and leads to loss of vision. As a result, it can stop you from doing daily activities such as reading books or newspapers, using a computer and driving.
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Cataract Surgery: Frequently Asked Questions
Cataract is a progressive disease. If it is not operated on, the lens inside the eye gradually loses its transparency and vision falls steadily.
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Everything About Laser Eye Surgery: Frequently Asked Questions
It is the treatment of refractive errors such as myopia, astigmatism and hyperopia with femtosecond and excimer lasers, carried out to free people from glasses and contact lenses.
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General Eye Health
Women’s Eye Health
Men and women differ structurally not only in their reproductive organs and related organs, but also in the organs both sexes share.
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General Eye Health
Men’s Eye Health
In a recent report, the US Institute of Medicine stated that being female or male should be taken into account in all scientific research related to health.
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General Eye Health
Anatomy of the Eye
The eye is a sphere-shaped organ of 7 cc, located in a bony cavity called the “orbit”.
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General Eye Health
Computers and the Eyes
About 30–35 years ago, the development of computers revolutionised the workplace. Office work had previously involved activities such as typing, filing, reading and writing.
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