Ultraviolet Keratitis: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
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Ultraviolet Keratitis: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
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Most Recently Shared on April 28, 2010 at 4:55 am By:
Ultraviolet light can cause damage to the eyes. Learn the symptoms of ultraviolet keratitis. http://bit.ly/bwWGRF
Plant Poisoning, Phytophototoxins: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Phytophotodermatitis (PPD) is a phototoxic inflammatory dermal reaction induced by exposure to certain light-sensitizing plant products followed by exposure to long-wave ultraviolet light (UV-A 320-380 nm). Both components (plant and light) are required; neither agent alone ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 30, 2010 at 5:20 am By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Certain plants can cause you to become more sensitive to the sun, resulting in serious health consequences. Learn more. http://bit.ly/cl5oDg
Corneal Ulceration and Ulcerative Keratitis: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Because of its potential to permanently impair vision or perforate the eye, a corneal ulcer is considered an ophthalmologic emergency. Although corneal ulcers may occasionally be sterile, most are infectious in etiology. Ulcers due to viral ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 28, 2010 at 4:54 am By:
Because it can permanently impair vision or perforate the eye, a corneal ulcer is considered an emergency. http://bit.ly/agYdzZ
Burns, Ocular: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Burns to the sclera, conjunctiva, cornea, and eyelid are considered ocular burns. Ocular burn injuries are classified by etiologic agents as either chemical injuries (ie, acid, alkali) or radiant energy injuries (ie, thermal, ultraviolet [UV]). Chemical ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 28, 2010 at 4:46 am By:
Burns to the sclera, conjunctiva, cornea, and eyelid are considered ocular burns. Learn more about burns to the eye. http://bit.ly/bymIiK
Corneal Abrasion: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The cornea is a transparent cover over the anterior part of the eye that serves several purposes: protection, refraction, as well as filtration of some ultraviolet light. It has no blood vessels and receives nutrients through ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 28, 2010 at 4:24 am By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Corneal abrasions can lead to lost time from work. Learn more about corneal abrasions. http://bit.ly/9nSgXs
Sunburn: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Sunburn is an acute cutaneous inflammatory reaction that follows excessive exposure of the skin to ultraviolet radiation (UVR). UVR exposure can come from a variety of sources, including sun, tanning beds, phototherapy lamps, and arc lamps.” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 25, 2010 at 7:13 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Exposure to the sun stimulates synthesis of vitamin D & provides warmth, but can also cause sunburn. More about sunburn.http://bit.ly/atYyTA
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