To use eyedrops, tilt your head back, and pull the lower eyelid down with one or two fingers to create a pouch. Gently squeeze the dropper to put a drop in the pouch. Close the eye for 30 to 60 seconds to let the drop absorb. If you are putting more than 1 drop in your eye, wait at least 5 minutes between eyedrops. For...
Prescriptions for glasses have two main components: shape and power. The shape of a lens determines the type of correction. Concave, or minus, spherical lenses are thicker at the sides than in the middle to correct nearsightedness (myopia). Convex, or plus, lenses are thicker in the middle than at the sides to correct...
If the eyelid has a cut that is more than a scratch (laceration), the eyeball may be damaged. Something may be puncturing the eyeball. A cut to the eye or eyelid can lead to blindness or other problems with the eye and must be looked at by a doctor. If you are wearing contact lenses at the time of an injury, the eye...
Eyelid problems may be caused by irritation or infection. Common symptoms are redness, swelling, itching, and excess tearing; some drainage may also be present. Common symptoms of a stye (hordeolum) include swelling and tenderness or a tender red lump on the eyelid with occasional discharge from the lump. A chalazion is...
Has info on cataracts, glaucoma, and pinkeye. Also has links to age-related macular degeneration, vision tests, and a cataract surgery decision aid.
Ezetimibe is used to treat high cholesterol. Ezetimibe is sometimes given together with other cholesterol-lowering medications. Ezetimibe may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Ezetimibe and rosuvastatin is a combination medicine that is used to lower blood levels of "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL). Ezetimibe and rosuvastatin is used together with a low-fat diet and other treatments to lower cholesterol in adults. . Ezetimibe and rosuvastatin may also be used for...
Ezetimibe reduces the amount of cholesterol absorbed by the body. Simvastatin is in a group of drugs called HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, or "statins." . Ezetimibe and simvastatin is a combination medicine that is used to lower blood levels of "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL), to...
To lower high fat levels in blood. Brand Name(s): Zetia. Generic Name: Ezetimibe.
Provides a summary of interactions with vitamins, herbs, and food
Provides a summary of interactions with vitamins, herbs, and food
To lower high fat levels in blood. Brand Name(s): Roszet. Generic Name: Ezetimibe/Rosuvastatin.
To lower high fat levels in blood. Brand Name(s): Vytorin. Generic Name: Ezetimibe/Simvastatin.
Provides a summary of interactions with vitamins, herbs, and food
Provides a summary of interactions with vitamins, herbs, and food
Fabry's disease is an inherited condition in which an enzyme deficiency prevents the body from breaking down molecules known as glycosphingolipids. These molecules then accumulate in the kidneys, heart, and nerves and throughout the body, eventually causing serious symptoms. The disease affects males more severely than...
A face-lift is surgery to firm and tighten the skin of the face and neck. It can make you look younger. It may remove many wrinkles, but it does not change the texture of your skin. You will get medicine before surgery to make you sleep or feel relaxed. The doctor will make a cut along your jawline or in the temple...
This figure has been reproduced with permission from the International Association for the Study of Pain® (IASP®). The figure may not be reproduced for any other purpose without permission. These faces show how much something can hurt. You can use these faces to help choose a number that shows how much you or your child...
Facet joints are the bony protrusions on the back of each vertebra. The vertebrae are connected by the spinal discs in the front and facet joints in the back of the spine.
The facial bones, from the top of the head to the bottom, are the frontal bone (calvaria), the nose bone (nasal), the cheekbone (zygoma), the upper jawbone (maxilla), and the lower jawbone (mandible).
Facial droop is weakness in the facial muscles caused by loss of nerve function. This can produce a distorted appearance because the facial muscles sag, usually on only one side of the face.
Briefly discusses common causes of minor and serious facial injuries. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
Two facial nerves, one located on each side of the face, branch off and lead to muscles in the forehead, eyelids, ear, nose, mouth, and chin. These nerves control facial muscles and expressions, send taste sensations from the front of the tongue to the brain, and control tear and saliva production.
Briefly discusses causes of facial problems, including skin conditions and infections, and health conditions with facial symptoms. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
A facial X-ray is a series of pictures of the bones in the face. One type of facial X-ray (called a paranasal sinus X-ray series) looks at the air-filled cavities (sinuses) around the nose and eyes. A facial X-ray helps find bone fractures, tumors, foreign objects, infections, and abnormal growths or changes in bone...
Factitious disorder imposed on self is a mental health condition. A person with this condition pretends to be sick, makes themself sick, or injures themself to get attention. Factitious disorder is sometimes called Munchausen syndrome. The person may: Claim that they have symptoms, when none exist. Produce false test...
Factor IX (nine) is a naturally occurring protein in the blood that helps blood to clot. A lack of clotting factors can cause uncontrolled bleeding, as the blood is unable to clot properly. Factor IX complex is a combination of four different clotting factors and other proteins. This medication works by temporarily...
This medicine is used for the following purposes: bleeding disorder, bleeding disorder. Brand Name(s): BeneFIX, Ixinity, Rixubis. Generic Name: Nonacog alfa.
For hemophilia (bleeding disorder). Brand Name(s): Alphanine SD, Mononine. Generic Name: Factor IX, Human.
This medicine is given as an IV injection into a vein. Read and make sure you understand the instructions for measuring dose and using syringe. If you have any questions, talk to your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. The medicine needs to be mixed before being injected. Always inspect the medicine before using. The liquid...
