Patient Care

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Patient Care

AIDS-Related Eye Problems

Allergic Conjunctivitis

Amblyopia (lazy eye)

Aniridia

Astigmatism

Bags (fat prolapse)

Blepharitis

Blepharospasm

Cataract

Chalazion

Color Blindness

Conjunctivitis (pink eye)

Diabetic Retinopathy

Double Vision (diplopia)

Dry Eye

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Floaters

Genetic Eye Disorders

Glaucoma

Graves' Disease

Herpes

Hyperopia

Ischemic Optic Neuropathy

Keratitis (corneal infection)

Keratoconus

Low Vision

Lyme Disease

Macular Degeneration

Macular Hole

Melanoma

Migraine (headache)

Myasthenia Gravis

Myopia (nearsightedness)

Nystagmus

Optic Neuritis

Pterygium

Ptosis (drooping eyelid)

Retinal Detachment

Retinitis Pigmentosa

Retinopathy of Prematurity

Shingles

Sports Eye Injuries

Strabismus

Stye

Systemic Disease and the Eye

Tearing

Thyroid Eye Disease

Trauma

Uveitis

Wrinkles


 

Eye Conditions

Wrinkles

Wrinkles appear when the formation of new collagen and elastin is reduced. This is commonly caused by the aging process but can also be sped up by exposure to sunlight, smoking, emotional stress and diet. The process of aging interferes with the body’s ability to break down old skin. As elastic fibers are lost the skin begins to sag and wrinkle.

Signs and Symptoms

  • Fine and/or deep lines on the skin (on the face they are commonly seen around the eyes, mouth and on the forehead)

Treatments and Prevention

  • Reduced Exposure to UVA and UVB rays

  • Sunscreen of SPF 15 or better

  • Don't smoke

  • Stress Management

  • Antioxidant vitamins such as A,C and E

  • Botox Cosmetic™ Injections

  • Collagen Injections

  • Hyalaronic Acid Injections

UIC Specialists
Allen Putterman, MD

Treatment Clinic/Service
Oculoplastic Surgery Clinic
Botox™

This information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor.


 

 

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