by Mark Richardson | Jan 25, 2024 | Eyes
The Ophthalmologist will make the primary diagnosis and investigate the problem including inserting dye into the eye and watching for clearance down the drainage system. The Eye Specialist may also probe the drainage ducts and flush them out. The management will be...
by Mark Richardson | Jan 10, 2024 | Eyes
There are a number of different causes including the following: Allergy, infections or conjunctivitis and pink-eye, blepharitis (eye lid infection), dry eyes, styes, meibomian cysts, entropion (inward position of the lids), trauma which may be smoke or due to...
by Mark Richardson | Dec 11, 2023 | Eyes
Epiphora means watery eyes as opposed to lacrimation which occurs during, for instance, crying. The normal physiology and anatomy of the tear system is complex and the tears arise from the lacrimal gland which is located superiorally and laterally in the eye. The...
by Mark Richardson | Nov 14, 2023 | Nose
A history is followed by an examination which will include a nasal endoscopy. This will result in an accurate working diagnosis and will help you decide whether further imaging is required. Plain x-rays such as a lateral neck is not very useful but a CT scan and an...
by Mark Richardson | Nov 14, 2023 | Nose
The consequences of nasal obstruction in children are usually stertor with or without apnoea. This can result in cardiac failure which is seen in the younger child usually about the age of one. A blocked nose can affect teeth and palate growth with malalignment of...
