Eyes act as cameras capturing light with rods and cones.
Diabetes can cause retinal damage leading to vision loss.
Different tear types include basal, psychic, and reflex tears.
Importance of healthy diet and hydration for eye health.
Deep dives
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Eye Anatomy Explored in Ologies Podcast
The podcast episode delves into the intricate details of eye anatomy and function, revealing that the retina acts like the film in a camera, capturing light and color through rods and cones. It explains how vision works, with light passing through the cornea and lens before reaching the retina.
Ophthalmology Insights with Dr. Reed Waynes
Dr. Reed Waynes, an ophthalmologist, shares insights on his profession, addressing the difference between optometry and ophthalmology. He explains the surgical aspect of ophthalmology and touches on experiences with patients, from cataract surgeries to eye injuries like a nail penetrating a patient's eye.
Impact of Diabetes on Vision
The podcast discusses the significant connection between diabetes and vision impairments, highlighting how diabetes can lead to retinal damage and vision loss. Early detection through yearly eye exams is crucial to prevent blindness, with treatments like anti-cancer drugs aiding in managing diabetic eye issues.
Tears, Types, and Topography
Different types of tears are discussed, including basal, psychic, and reflex tears. The topography of tears project, where tears dried in patterns resembling landscapes, is explained. Psychic tears are highlighted for containing a painkiller hormone.
Eye Health and Care
Eye health tips are shared, emphasizing the importance of a healthy diet, such as consuming vitamin A and green leafy vegetables. Cataract surgery and orthokeratology for vision correction are mentioned. The significance of hydrating eyes to maintain eye health is underscored.
Eye Conditions and Treatments
The podcast covers various eye conditions like floaters and detached retinas. Floaters are described as gel clumps casting shadows in the eye, while detached retinas are compared to wallpaper detaching due to fluid buildup. Laser treatment for retinal holes is explained to prevent detachment.
75% of adult Americans have wonky vision of some kind, your host included. Longtime pal and real-life eye surgeon, Dr. Reid Wainess answers all the questions that you never bring up during appointments. He and Alie chat about how eyes are just little cameras in your skull, glasses vs. contacts, Lasik, why we cry, some boggling ER stories, how marijuana effects eyeballs, floaters, cataracts, eye color, dogs in goggles and more. Also: what happens if you choke under pressure and pick the wrong options in an eye exam? HOW SCREWED ARE YOU?
