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SPRING HAS COME, THE EYE ALLERGY HAS BEGUN
With the arrival of the spring months, an increase in seasonal eye allergies began to occur. For eye allergy (allergic conjunctivitis), popularly known in the name ‘red eye’, Professor Doctor made a very important warning about eye scratching.
It was noted that severe and prolonged scratching of the eyes can lead to a disease called keratoconus, which causes changes in the collagen structure of the cornea, the transparent layer of the eye. Especially due to the pandemic period, people were asked to be more sensitive and sensitive about hand and eye cleaning. Turkish Ophthalmological Association Cornea and Ocular Surface Unit Secretary Prof. Dr. noting that about 40 percent of the world’s population has symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis, said that over the past decade there has been a rapid rise in the number of people infected with this disease both in our country and in the world.
Prof. Dr. stated that eye allergy is an excessive response of the immune system in the conjunctival membrane covering the white part of the eye and the inside of the lids to allergens, and that eye allergy can be seasonal (spring-autumn) as well as last all year round. The star continued:
“Pollen and house dust mites are the most common allergens. Exposure to large amounts of pollen can trigger seasonal eye allergies, while house dust mites, mold, moisture and dampness, as well as pet hair can be factors that trigger eye allergies that last all year round. Eye allergy is a fairly common disease in society, and its most common symptoms are redness of the eye, itching, watering, swelling of the eyelids, and sensitivity to light. When the patient follows the recommendations for the treatment of eye allergy, the allergy subsides and relief occurs.”
Scratching can cause keratoconus
Stars also uncontrolled, long-lasting Allergy and research will lead to severe and permanent injuries in the eyes of some long-lasting eye to scratch the cornea of the eyes leads to changes in the collagen structure of the cornea shows that mentioned that, “this progressive condition characterized by thinning of the cornea astigmatism and keratoconus can cause disease. In a study conducted on keratoconus patients, it was found that keratoconus disease was more severe in patients with eye allergies than in patients without allergies. Therefore, the accompanying allergy in keratoconus patients should definitely be questioned,” she said.
In a group of patients involved in the study, it was found that scratching has become a kind of habit and the patient scratches his eye without realizing it. For this reason, it is very important to create awareness of scratching in keratoconus patients and to raise awareness of patients about this issue
Prof. Dr. “Avoiding factors that trigger allergies is very important in treatment,” said, noting that it is necessary to quickly reduce complaints, control symptoms, improve the patient’s quality of life, and prevent damage to the surface of the eye. The use of anti-allergic eye drops that the ophthalmologist in Turkey will give and cold application reduce complaints. In addition, long-term uncontrolled use of drugs can cause undesirable side effects”” she advised patients as follows:
– Do not scratch the eyes.
– Remove allergens from the conjunctival sac by washing with artificial tear drops.
– Apply cold compresses for 5-10 minutes 1-2 times a day.
– Do not dec using contact lenses.
– Do not go out unless it is mandatory during the times when the pollen is dense and when the sun’s rays come at their steepest.
– Use sunglasses, hats, umbrellas when going out.
– Use air conditioners with a pollen filter at home.
– Keep house and car windows closed during pollen season.
– Avoid chemical cleaners, paints and perfumes.
– Take furry pets away from home or wash them every week.
– Wash your hair before going to sleep.
– Do not keep items such as carpets, rugs, and furry toys in the house to store dust.
Prof. Dr. also said that due to the repetitive characteristics of allergies, unwanted complications on the surface of the eyes and uncontrolled use of medications can cause unwanted side effects such as glaucoma and cataracts. It is important that patients with complaints related to allergic conjunctivitis consult an ophthalmologist and be properly treated and monitored to prevent short-term and long-term complications associated with the disease and protect their eye health.
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Turkey's world-renowned organ transplant specialist. Dr. Demirbaş has 104 international publications and 102 national publications.
Physician's Resume:
Born on August 7, 1963 in Çorum, Prof. Dr. Alper Demirbaş has been continuing his work as the President of MedicalPark Antalya Hospital Organ Transplantation Center since 2008.
Prof. who performed the first tissue incompatible kidney transplant in Turkey, the first blood type incompatible kidney transplant, the first kidney-pancreas transplant program and the first cadaveric donor and live donor liver transplant in Antalya. Dr. As of August 2016, Alper Demirbaş has performed 4900 kidney transplants, 500 liver transplants and 95 pancreas transplants.
In addition to being the chairman of 6 national congresses, he has also been an invited speaker at 12 international and 65 national scientific congresses. Dr. Alper Demirbaş was married and the father of 1 girl and 1 boy.
Awards:
Eczacibasi Medical Award of 2002, Akdeniz University Service Award of 2005, Izder Medical Man of the Year Award of 2006, BÖHAK Medical Man of the Year Award of 2007, Sabah Mediterranean Newspaper Scientist of the Year Award of 2007, ANTIKAD Scientist of the Year Award of 2009, Social Ethics Association Award of 2010, Işık University Medical Man of the Year Award of 2015, VTV Antalya's Brand Value Award of 2015.
Certificates:
Doctor of Medicine Degree Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Ankara, General Surgeon Ministry of Health Turkey EKFMG (0-477-343-8), University of Miami School of Medicine Member of Multiple Organ Transplant, ASTS Multiorgan Transplant Scholarship. Lecturer at Kyoto University. Lecturer at University of Essen, Research assistant at the University of Cambridge .
Professional Members:
American Society of Transplant Surgeons, American Transplantation Society Nominated, Middle East and Southern Africa Council Transplantation Society 2007, International Liver Transplantation Association, Turkish Transplantation Association, Turkish Society of Surgery, Turkish Hepatobiliary Surgery Association.
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