Essays about: "Cataract"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 essays containing the word Cataract.

  1. 1. Long-term results regarding healing andcomplications after 25-gauge pars planavitrectomy for large full-thickness macularholes

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper

    Author : Amanda Berggren; [2021]
    Keywords : full-thickness macular hole. 25-gauge vitrectomy; healing rate; visual acuity; postoperative complications;

    Abstract : Introduction A full-thickness macular hole (FTMH) is a round deformity in the fovea that involve alllayers of the neurosensory retina. The condition is usually symptomatic and is associatedwith a decreased visual acuity (VA). Large FTMHs are associated to a larger decrease in VA. READ MORE

  3. 2. Diabetes mellitus hos hund och katt : skillnader i etiologi och patologi

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public Health

    Author : Cassandra Linder; [2019]
    Keywords : diabetes; mellitus; hund; katt; skillnader; likheter; patologi; etiologi;

    Abstract : Diabetes mellitus är en endokrin sjukdom som orsakas av en försämrad förmåga hos kroppen att producera eller svara på insulin, vilket resulterar i onormal metabolism av kolhydrater och förhöjda nivåer av glukos i blodet och urinen. Diabetes mellitus är även en av de vanligaste endokrina sjukdomarna hos hund och katt, vars prevalens har ökat de senaste åren. READ MORE

  4. 3. Late in-the-bag intraocular lens dislocation after cataract surgery – a 15 Yearfollow up study at Örebro University Hospital between 2003 and 2018.

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper

    Author : Diedrik Svanström; [2019]
    Keywords : Intraocular lens; cataract surgery; in-the-bag intraocular lens dislocation;

    Abstract : Introduction: Cataract surgery, is nowadays the most common surgical procedure performedin Sweden. Late in-the-bag intraocular lens dislocation (LITBILD), occurring many yearsafter uneventful surgery, is due to progressive zonular weakness and capsular shrinkage. READ MORE

  5. 4. Radiation exposure to personnel during CT procedures

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Institutionen för ingenjörsvetenskap och fysik (from 2013)

    Author : Henrik Berg; [2018]
    Keywords : CT; Scattered radiation; Cataract; Cancer; PCXMC; Dose;

    Abstract : During X-ray examinations a large part of the radiation is scattered from the patient, contributing to larger radiation doses to medical staff operating inside the examination room. Ionizing radiation contributes to the risk of developing cancer and hereditary diseases but also to the risk of developing cataract. READ MORE

  6. 5. Assessment of two optimization strategies for pediatric computed tomography examinations: Bismuth shielding & organ-based tube current modulation

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Fysikum

    Author : Sofia Skyttner; [2017]
    Keywords : Pediatric CT Computed Tomography Bismuth TCM tube current modulation optimization organ dose eye breast;

    Abstract : Background: It is well known that pediatric patients are different from adult patients. Not only are children of a smaller physical size, but their anatomy differs as well. They are also more vulnerable to ionizing radiation than adults are, since their larger attributable life-time risk for cancer. READ MORE