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What is computer vision syndrome? Computer vision syndrome(Digital Eye Strain) is a group of eye and vision related problems that results from prolonged computer use. Many individuals spend prolonged time on near tasks,than at far.this puts stress on the visual system resulting in many discomforts: Near Point World. This technological generation predisposes us to spend more time on screen(laptop,smartphones,tablets) than on manual tasks,the eye always under stress and forced to adapt to tasks beyond its threshold.The average teen in the United States spends more than nine hours daily on the media for entertainment(playing computer games,Facebook,movies and office Jobs),the average 13- year old checks the social media more than hundred times daily.Analytically,people spend more time on screen than time to sleep.Prolonged  stress on the eye and other organs of the body presents clinical Alerts for multiple causes;Fatigue,asthenopia  and drowsiness. HOW DO COMPUTERS AFFEC...

ANISOCORIA (unequal pupil size) What is Anisocoria? Anisocoria is simply when your eye's pupils are not the same (equal). The pupil is an aperture created by the Iris; which dilates and constrict to regulate the amount of light entering the eye.This protect the retina(macula) from direct sunlight burns(UV trauma) that can blind the eye. Anyone can have pupils that differ in size with no problem.In fact,epidemiologically,one out of five people have pupils that are normally of different sizes.Not withstanding the aforementioned,there may be  clinically cautions for a serious eye problems when seen.Namely; *A Nervous system problem(tumor) *A history of damage of the eye *Risk of having stroke *A viral infection *Adie's tonic pupil(When one eye does not respond to light as well as the other pupil ) NOTE:Anisocoria is not a stand alone diagnosis ;A probe of the underlying cause(if organic ) with effective treatment  will automatically correct this condition. SIGNS...

Clinical Examination Of Ocular Surface disorders. As Physicians,the code to perfect diagnosis and treatment depends on a bedrock of of a good HISTORY. ⚠️Remember:it's history,history,and history from beginning to the end to enable an accurate diagnosis. An examination of the ocular surface needs to be systematic.A stepwise approach helps to ensure that important signs and symptoms are not missed. Vision:start by assessing the the uncorrected visual acuity,pinhole and best corrected visual acuity. Eyelids:examine the lid position and closure and check for entrepion(when eyelid turns in on itself),Trichiasis(lashes touching the eye) and lagophthalmos(a gap between between the upper and lower lid when the eyes are closed). Examine the lid margin and meibomian gland opening for abnormal positions,inflammations and plugging with secretions.Try to express the meibomian glands,using gentle pressure. Tears:Assess the quality of the tear film by looking for discharges,debris and t...