The majority of fractures (broken bones) do not lead to infections. When infections do occur after fractures, the treatment and recovery can be prolonged and complicated. CAUSE Infections typically occur in fractures because bacteria enter the body during the traumatic event. Although uncommon, bacteria can also enter the body during surgery to set the broken […]
The thighbone (femur) is the longest and strongest bone in your body. Because the femur is so strong, it usually takes a lot of force to break it. Car crashes, for example, are the number one cause of femur fractures.The long, straight part of the femur is called the femoral shaft. When there is a […]
PRE-OPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS FOR CATARACT SURGERY POST-OPERATIVE CARE INSTRUCTIONS POST-OPERATIVE MEDICATIONS: In case of increasing eye pain, redness or worsening vision, DO NOT ignore it and contact your ophthalmologist at FV Hospital.
PRE-OPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS Preparation for surgery On the day of your procedure POST-OPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS Post-operative medications It is important for the success of your procedure to use your eye drops as directed by your doctor. Be sure to thoroughly cleanse your hands before instilling eye drops. Always replace the caps carefully. In order to prevent contamination, […]
Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the world behind cataracts, but, unlike cataracts, the vision loss associated with glaucoma is largely irreversible. A 2014 review of worldwide glaucoma prevalence among people aged 40-80 years showed estimates of 2.5% in Asia. WHAT IS GLAUCOMA? WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF GLAUCOMA? Primary open-angle […]
WHAT IS CATARACT? A cataract is a condition in which the clear lens of the eye becomes cloudy, preventing sufficient light rays from entering the eye and impairing vision. Cataract is not a tumour or a growth over the eye as is commonly feared. It is normally a part of the ageing process and is […]
WHAT IS DIABETIC RETINOPATHY? Diabetic retinopathy is a disorder of the retinal blood vessels resulting from diabetes mellitus. Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of new blindness in working adults in developed countries. The trend is also becoming similar in Vietnamese adult population. The incidence of diabetic retinopathy increases with the duration of diabetes. About […]
EPIDEMIC CONJUNCTIVITIS Recently, there have been a growing number of children and adults with symptoms of fever, runny nose, and conjunctivitis. Conjunctivitis is the inflammation of the white of the eyes. It causes redness of the eyes and yellowish discharge. The cause is most probably the highly contagious adenovirus. In addition to symptoms in your […]
Tuberculosis is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis that spreads from person to person through microscopic droplets released into the air. This can happen when someone with the untreated, active form of tuberculosis coughs, speaks, sneezes, spits, laughs or sings. Although tuberculosis is contagious, it’s not easy to catch. You are much more likely […]
WHAT IS AN ANAL FISSURE? An anal fissure is a small tear in the thin mucosa that lines the opening of the anus (anal canal). Fissures typically cause pain and bleeding with bowel movements. Anal fissures are very common in young infants but can affect people of any age. Most anal fissures heal with simple […]
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that affects the large intestine (colon). It commonly causes cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhoea and constipation. IBS is a chronic condition that you will need to manage long term.Even though signs and symptoms are uncomfortable, IBS, unlike ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, which are forms of […]
For some earlier stage cancers of the oesophagus (food pipe), surgery can be used to try to remove the cancer. If the cancer has not yet spread far beyond the oesophagus, removing part or all of the oesophagus (and nearby lymph nodes) may cure the cancer. Unfortunately, most oesophageal cancers are not found early enough […]
