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Introduction

Looking Back

The Present Situation

How To Minimize Sun Damage

Treating Eye Disorders

Treating Skin Damage

Alternative Treatment Methods

My Personal Experience with Actinic Keratoses

Conclusion

 

Treating Eye Disorders

 

• "PREVENTION IS THE BEST MEDICINE" Wear a hat and UV blocking sunglasses. If you've never tried polarized lenses, I strongly recommend you do. You'll probably never go back to just plain lenses!

• IF YOU ALREADY HAVE A PROBLEM, CONSULT AN EYE DOCTOR. In the case of pterygium, chances are that no treatment will be necessary if the pterygium is not causing any noticeable problems or symptoms. Drops may aid the dryness and the intermittent inflammation associated with this condition. If clear vision is threatened by the presence of a pterygium, then surgical excision will probably be indicated. Other indications for surgery are increasing astigmatism or the desire for removal for cosmetic reasons.

• BE AWARE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF RECURRENCE. Unfortunately, a pterygium may return, particularly in young people, sometimes quite rapidly after removal, especially in high risk climate areas. Also, despite adequate excision, symptoms of dryness and irritation may persist.

• IF YOU SUSPECT YOU MAY HAVE A MORE SERIOUS CONDITION, SEE AN EYE DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY. Cataract can be treated but in the case of macular degeneration, treatment can only prevent further damage. You only have one set of eyes and you need them to windsurf. Since an ounce of prevention is a worth a pound of cure, wear that hat and those UV blocking wrap-around sunglasses!!! Get it? Got it? Good!

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