While the signs of aging are impossible to escape forever, there are steps you can take to rejuvenate your skin. The delicate areas around the eyes are the most susceptible to wrinkling, which is why many people are eager to find a way to get rid of wrinkles around their eyes. Fortunately, there are a number of proven and highly effective alternatives that can reduce or even eliminate many fine lines and wrinkles around the eye area. Whether you are looking for a non-surgical or surgical option, you can easily find the solution that is right for your needs and your budget.
BOTOX
Every year, millions of people choose to have BOTOX injections as a way to eliminate wrinkles and fine lines. How exactly does this process work? In a procedure that can take less than 10 minutes, a doctor injects a weak strain of botulism under the skin. While dangerous in other contexts, this use of botulism paralyzes the facial muscles under the skin. The effect is that most patients notice significantly smoother skinner and fewer wrinkles in just a few days. While these results can be both dramatic and impressive, it is important to remember that BOTOX is not a permanent solution. You will need to have new injections performed every three to six months in order to maintain the same results.
Laser Skin Resurfacing
Laser skin resurfacing is quickly becoming one of the most popular ways to get rid of lines around the eyes. In this process, a skilled surgeon uses a special laser to essentially remove the top layer of skin and reveal the young, fresh skin underneath. The great thing about this approach is that it allows doctors to target problem areas of the face specifically. Research has shown that laser skin resurfacing is the most effective around the eyes and mouth, making it an ideal choice for aging individuals interested in minimizing lines and wrinkles in troublesome spots. However, it is also important to be aware of the potential risks. In some cases, burning, scarring, infection and changes in skin pigmentation can occur.
Cosmetic Surgery
Of course, cosmetic surgery is one of the best-known ways to reduce or even eliminate wrinkles around the eyes. The major advantage of surgical approaches is that they are often more effective than non-surgical treatments. Additionally, surgery offers a permanent solution. While the aging process can never be stopped, you can go a long ways toward slowing down the effects of again.
What are some of the most common surgical procedures used to get rid of lines around the eyes? Typical treatments include brow lifts, eyelid surgery and face lifts. Given the number of people looking to restore their youthful glow, it probably comes as no surprise to learn that these wrinkle-reducing procedures are among the most commonly performed cosmetic surgeries.
Showing posts with label Eye Care-top Tips. Show all posts
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Thursday, October 18, 2007
Elevate Your Eye Care-top Tips To Maximize Contact Lens Safety
Many contact lens wearers regard their contact lenses as consumer products that can be purchased and used with as much thought and consideration as toothpaste, sunscreen and other health and beauty items. However, it is important to understand that contact lenses are, in fact, medical devices and should be used with the same care and consideration as other medical products. To remind contact lens wearers about the importance of contact lens care, eye care professionals are encouraging people who wear contact lenses to "get back to basics."
"We need to let the public know that there is a new standard of care for soft contact lenses, with the important goal of preventing infection and promoting eye health," said Joe Shovlin, O.D., from Scranton, Pennsylvania, one of the eye doctors participating in an awareness campaign called Elevate Your Eye (EYE) Care.
Based on his involvement in the EYE Care campaign, Dr. Shovlin offers five tips for lens wearers:
1) Rub, rub, rub your lenses clean. In recent years, "no-rub" cleaning solutions became popular, but today most eye doctors advocate using a "rub-and-rinse" approach. "The latest research found that nearly all eye care professionals recommend a rub-and-rinse regimen to their patients," said Dr. Shovlin. "I believe that rubbing lenses clean is the safest approach, and would say, simply, 'no rub, no clean.'
" It is important to clean lenses each time they are handled. If you use a multipurpose solution, place a few drops of solution in your palm before placing your contact lens in your hand, then rub for a full 10 seconds (about the same amount of time it takes to send a text message) on each side of the lens in a back and forth and up and down motion across the lens. Then, rinse the lens with more of the solution for five seconds on each side before placing it in your contact lens case with brand-new multipurpose solution and allow lenses to soak for a minimum of six hours for disinfection, cleaning and protein removal.
2) Always rinse lenses with contact lens solution, never with tap water. Even though tap water is fine to drink, it may harbor a microorganism that can cause an infection in your eye. Consequently, lenses and tap water should not mix. Yet a recent survey found more than one in five contact lens wearers is unaware of the danger.
"Contact lens solutions are specially formulated to clean your lenses and guard your eyes," said David Hansen, O.D., director of Professional Services at Advanced Medical Optics (AMO), an eye care company that is leading the efforts behind the EYE Care awareness campaign. "Using a quality lens solution, such as AMO's new Complete® Multi-Purpose Solution Easy-Rub™ Formula, not only protects your eyes, but can also make them feel better," said Dr. Hansen.
3) Avoid wearing contacts in swimming pools, hot tubs and showers. Seventy percent of contact lens users report going into water while wearing their lenses. Although no one wants to be inconvenienced, the risk of tap water or treated water getting on your lenses becomes significant in a wet environment. Other concerns include the chemicals used in pools and hot tubs, and the risk of losing your lenses.
4) Don't let your lens case become an infection point. Doctors advise patients to clean out their lens cases every day with contact lens solution and replace their cases every one to three months. Think of your contact lens case as having an expiration date. A recent survey, though, found that the majority of contact lens wearers does not follow either recommendation, and some never clean their cases. Contact lens wearers should also avoid "topping off" the case-that is, just adding a little new solution, without emptying the used solution and rinsing out the case. Used solution can harbor harmful bacteria, which can contribute to infection.
5) Listen to your eye doctor-and make sure your eye doctor listens to you. "Your eyes are different from mine, so we need to discuss what works best for you as an individual," said Dr. Shovlin. He has seen problems arise when patients change disinfecting solutions without talking to their doctors. "Contact lenses are not just another product, but are more akin to a sensitive medical device," he said. "We need to all take more time to discuss eye safety-because our eyes are worth it."
"We need to let the public know that there is a new standard of care for soft contact lenses, with the important goal of preventing infection and promoting eye health," said Joe Shovlin, O.D., from Scranton, Pennsylvania, one of the eye doctors participating in an awareness campaign called Elevate Your Eye (EYE) Care.
Based on his involvement in the EYE Care campaign, Dr. Shovlin offers five tips for lens wearers:
1) Rub, rub, rub your lenses clean. In recent years, "no-rub" cleaning solutions became popular, but today most eye doctors advocate using a "rub-and-rinse" approach. "The latest research found that nearly all eye care professionals recommend a rub-and-rinse regimen to their patients," said Dr. Shovlin. "I believe that rubbing lenses clean is the safest approach, and would say, simply, 'no rub, no clean.'
" It is important to clean lenses each time they are handled. If you use a multipurpose solution, place a few drops of solution in your palm before placing your contact lens in your hand, then rub for a full 10 seconds (about the same amount of time it takes to send a text message) on each side of the lens in a back and forth and up and down motion across the lens. Then, rinse the lens with more of the solution for five seconds on each side before placing it in your contact lens case with brand-new multipurpose solution and allow lenses to soak for a minimum of six hours for disinfection, cleaning and protein removal.
2) Always rinse lenses with contact lens solution, never with tap water. Even though tap water is fine to drink, it may harbor a microorganism that can cause an infection in your eye. Consequently, lenses and tap water should not mix. Yet a recent survey found more than one in five contact lens wearers is unaware of the danger.
"Contact lens solutions are specially formulated to clean your lenses and guard your eyes," said David Hansen, O.D., director of Professional Services at Advanced Medical Optics (AMO), an eye care company that is leading the efforts behind the EYE Care awareness campaign. "Using a quality lens solution, such as AMO's new Complete® Multi-Purpose Solution Easy-Rub™ Formula, not only protects your eyes, but can also make them feel better," said Dr. Hansen.
3) Avoid wearing contacts in swimming pools, hot tubs and showers. Seventy percent of contact lens users report going into water while wearing their lenses. Although no one wants to be inconvenienced, the risk of tap water or treated water getting on your lenses becomes significant in a wet environment. Other concerns include the chemicals used in pools and hot tubs, and the risk of losing your lenses.
4) Don't let your lens case become an infection point. Doctors advise patients to clean out their lens cases every day with contact lens solution and replace their cases every one to three months. Think of your contact lens case as having an expiration date. A recent survey, though, found that the majority of contact lens wearers does not follow either recommendation, and some never clean their cases. Contact lens wearers should also avoid "topping off" the case-that is, just adding a little new solution, without emptying the used solution and rinsing out the case. Used solution can harbor harmful bacteria, which can contribute to infection.
5) Listen to your eye doctor-and make sure your eye doctor listens to you. "Your eyes are different from mine, so we need to discuss what works best for you as an individual," said Dr. Shovlin. He has seen problems arise when patients change disinfecting solutions without talking to their doctors. "Contact lenses are not just another product, but are more akin to a sensitive medical device," he said. "We need to all take more time to discuss eye safety-because our eyes are worth it."
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