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This Concept Map has information related to: Zoom-Eye Problem- River Blindness, Dacryocystitis, Eye Problem as River Blindness Onchocerciasis, River Blindness Onchocerciasis prevention Clear brush & vegetation from the banks of fast-running str- eams to reduce the number of flies, as the black flies breed in fast-running water; Avoid sleeping out-of-doors in day- time; Cooperate with programs for the control of black flies, Dacryocystitis treatment Apply hot compresses; Put antibiotic eye drops or ointment in the eye; Take Penicillin, River Blindness Onchocerciasis is found in Parts of Africa, Southern Mexico, Central America, Northern South America, Dacryocystitis means Infection of the Tear Sac, River Blindness Onchocerciasis treatment Early treatment at the first symptom itself can prevent blindness; Once eye damage has begun, treatment gets more difficult; Eye problems may get worse by medicines; Worms are killed by Diethyl- carbamazine or Suramin that may be taken on consulting Doctor only; Antihistamines reduce itching; Early surgical removal of the lumps lowers the number of worms, Eye Problem as Dacryocystitis, River Blindness Onchocerciasis caused by Infected Black Fly Bite, River Blindness Onchocerciasis symptom Several months after a black fly bites & worms enter the body, lumps (3 to 6 in numbers with a size of 2 to 3 cm across) begin to form under the skin; In Americas lumps are common on the head & upper body; In Africa on the lower body & thighs; Severe itching; Eyes get red & tearful leading to Iritis; Cornea becomes dull & pitted as in Xerosis; Finally sight is lost as a result of corneal scarring, cataract, glaucoma, or other problems, Dacryocystitis symptom Redness, pain, swelling beneath the eye, next to nose; Eye waters a lot; A drop of pus may appear in the corner of the eye on gently pressing the swelling part
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Zoom- Eye Injuries to the Eyeball
Zoom-Eye Problem- Conjunctivitis-Trachoma
Zoom- Eye Problem - Danger Symptoms
Zoom-Eye Problem-Glaucoma-Acute-Chronic
Zoom-Eye Problem-Hyphema-Bleeding in Eye's White Part-Red Painful Eyes
Zoom-Eye Problem-Hypopyon-Corneal Ulcer-Corneal Scar
Zoom-Eye Problem-Neonatal Conjunctivitis-Double Vision
Zoom-Eye Problem-Night Blindness- Xerosis
Zoom-Eye Problem-Not Seeing Clearly-Iritis
Zoom-Eye Problem-Pterygium-Sty-Cataract
Zoom-Eye Problem- River Blindness, Dacryocystitis
Zoom-Eye Problem-Spots-Flies-Retina Detachment
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