Laser Cataract Surgery Procedure

laser cataract surgery procedure

Cataract is a clouding on the eye lens. When you have cataract, it seems like looking through a fogged up window. People with cataract are difficult to read, drive at night, etc. Cataracts usually develop slowly, so they may not show any symptoms, but with time, cataracts will progressively interfere with your vision. Eyeglasses cannot help people with cataracts. Impaired vision need cataract surgery, because if cataracts are not well treated, they may cause vision loss. Cataract surgery is a safe and quick procedure, and it is very effective. Now, there is a more efficient surgical option: laser cataract surgery. 

How is laser cataract surgery procedure?

Laser cataract surgery uses a special device named a femtosecond laser. Its function is making incision into the eye, opening the lens, then dividing the lens into small parts. What makes difference between standard cataract surgery procedure with laser cataract surgery procedure is that cataract laser surgery can be performed on secondary cataracts. Secondary cataracts are cataracts that occur on posterior capsule. It is a minor procedure, doesn't need hospitalization (one day care), and can be performed without anesthesia. Primary cataract surgery is when lenses are totally removed and replaced with intraocular lens made of plastic or silicone. 

Laser cataract surgery procedure is different from Lasik procedure although Lasik procedure also uses a laser. In Lasik, a laser reshapes the cornea in order to correct the eyesight so you don't need to wear thick glasses again.

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How To Lose Weight Without Exercise Or Diet

how to lose weight without exercise or diet

See that title, it seems like it is impossible to lose weight without exercise or diet, but basically we can lose weight without significant exercise or minimal exercise, especially if you are a very busy person. Some people have proven that this efforts work for them. Why don't you try?

Here are some tips.

1. No carbs diet. Carbohydrates are the major source of energy for humans to maintain the stability of blood sugar level. But basically our body has a mechanism to obtain energy from non-carbohydrates sources: fat (free fatty acid and glycerol) and proteins (amino acid). With no-carbohydrate diet, the body will use glycogen storage in muscle and adipose tissue as energy source. It may be difficult to have purely no-carbs diet, but you can minimize it.
2. Add more protein in your diet. Protein is an important nutrient that works to repair cells and tissues. Increase protein in your diet to replace the carbohydrate portion. Please consider to make sure that your kidney is well-functioned, because excess protein will aggravate the unhealthy kidney. Examples of high protein meals are chicken breast, seafood, etc.
3. More fibers and vegetables. With large portions of vegetables twice a day, you will feel full longer. In addition, bowel movements also become more fluent. For a good diet program, you should train yourself to defecate everyday!
4. Half what you eat. When you do enough exercise, you need one portion of meal, but if you do not do exercise, you only need a half portion. Replace the entire portion with fibers and vegetables.

There are other ways I don't discuss here yet, but you can share with us. Remember to weigh yourself every morning, or before bedtime, so you will always be aware of the weight progress. Keep yourself motivated and never give up. Ideal body weight is not only good for your performance and make you look sexier, but it will be protective from any diseases such as metabolic syndrome, diabetes, heart attack, and so on.

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Uterus Cancer Symptoms And Signs

uterus cancer symptoms and signs

The most common uterus cancer symtoms and signs such as abnormal vaginal bleeding which may begin with bloody-streaked flow which contains more blood. Related to that  symtoms and signs, another  uterus cancer symptoms may arise feeling pain :
1. In the bladder or difficulty emptying the bladder.
2. In the pelvic region.
3. When having sex.
By consulting to doctor as early, can reduce risk of developing cervical cancer from become more severe. Examination by a doctor include the examination of the uterus, vagina and surrounding tissue is mainly related to physical characteristics.
Medical device which is used to identify uterine cancer is ultrasound. In principle, ultrasound emits sound waves. Wave reflection creates the impression of the uterus as a basis for further analysis.
In addition, to ensure the presence of cancer cells that may do a biopsy tissue sampling of cancer cells through a thin tube is inserted in the vagina or uterus. The pathologist then examined the tissue under a microscope to examine the cancer cells.

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Endometrial Cancer Symptoms And Signs

endometrial cancer symptoms and signs

Endometrial cancer is a cancer that is originated from endometrium, the lining of the womb (uterus). The exact cause of endometrial cancer is still unclear, but it is proven that there is a genetic mutation in endometrial cells. Endometrial cancer is different from cervical cancer, that is mostly detected in advanced stages, in endometrial cancer, early stages are more often detected because the cancer produces abnormal vaginal bleeding. When detected, total removal of the uterus will completely eliminate cancer cells. 

Endometrial cancer symptoms and signs

• Pelvic pain or cramping, sometimes abdominal pain
• Pain during intercourse
• Abnormal menstrual period, with abnormal menstrual bleeding
• For menopause women: bleeding between usual periods, spotting, vaginal bleeding, heavy and frequent vaginal bleeding
• Abnormal vaginal discharge after menopause (watery, blood-tinged discharge)
• Signs/diagnostics:
• Endometrial biopsy, then examine it microscopically by a pathologist.
• D and C (dilation and curettage)

Treatment

Generally, there are 4 treatment options for endometrial cancer:

1. Surgery
2. Radiation
3. Chemotherapy
4. Hormonal therapy

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