The incidence of epidemics has also increased in recent days as the weather has started to cool down. Adenoviruses, which are characterized by sore throat, fever, cough and runny nose, can cause conjunctivitis, also known as conjunctivitis and red eye.

Stating that viral infections that increase with cold weather also affect eye health, Ophthalmologist Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gamze Öztürk Karabulut said, “The incidence of epidemic diseases has also increased in recent days when the weather has started to cool down. Adenoviruses, which are characterized by sore throat, fever, cough and runny nose, can cause conjunctivitis, known as conjunctivitis and red eye. It is important for those with these symptoms to be examined by an ophthalmologist in terms of eye health.”
Adenovirus Outbreak in Eyes
It is also frequently seen with adenovirus outbreaks in the eyes in winter. We encounter adenovirus outbreaks mostly in the fall and winter periods. Since people spend much more time indoors, the contagiousness of the virus increases. Severe and long-lasting redness can occur in the eye. This can be transmitted through door handles and elevator buttons that people come into contact with. It is important to wash our hands before touching our eyes and pay attention to hand hygiene to prevent the spread of adenovirus. People with complaints such as sore throat, runny nose and eyes, fever and cough are recommended to be examined by an ophthalmologist.
Attention to Air Pollution
Increasing air pollution in cold weather, especially in big cities, increases the problem of dry eyes. Environmental conditions affect eye health very much. Since air pollution increases in cities in winter months, we encounter a lot of dry eye problems. When people go to different cities, complaints may decrease or increase according to the environment of that city. Someone who has no complaints and lives in the countryside may feel uncomfortable when he comes to the city, or dry eye complaints may increase when he goes from cities with a mild and humid climate to regions with a dry and cold climate. Dry eye causes complaints such as burning, stinging, itching, pain, fatigue. We create an environment for ourselves in the smoke, which causes burning and stinging in the eyes and creates a feeling of fatigue. For this reason, one of the biggest health problems encountered in cold weather, especially in winter, is dry eye. Even people who do not feel discomfort throughout the year may have complaints when the weather gets colder.
Humid Environments are Important
Heaters and air conditioners in closed environments cause dry eye or increase the complaints of the person with dry eye. Systems used for heating indoor environments can also take moisture from the air and cause complaints such as dry eye. For this reason, it is very important to humidify the environment indoors. If the complaint of dry eye increases, it is recommended to consult a doctor.
Don’t Neglect to Consume Vegetables and Fruits
We may not get enough vitamins in winter. For this reason, consuming healthy vegetables and fruits will also be beneficial for eye health. In addition, regular eye examinations once a year are important for the protection of eye health and early diagnosis of diseases.

January 2024

It is necessary to pay attention to the eye structure while applying eye makeup. You can make your dream makeup by using the right products and makeup techniques. Here are the things to pay attention to those with low eyelids…

A droopy eyelid is a health problem that is congenital due to various reasons or develops later, in the form of a low eyelid that covers the colored part of the eye for more than one millimeter in length. Low eyelid ptosis is a condition that needs to be treated both because it causes problems in visual ability and because it causes an aesthetically undesirable appearance. You want to apply eye makeup that you like, but you cannot achieve the same look. When those with low eye structure do not apply the right techniques, the eyeshadow they apply may not be visible or their eyes may appear smaller than they are. Here are the things that those with low eye structure should pay attention to…
Start with Base
Always apply an eye shadow base before starting your eye makeup. The eyeshadow base ensures that the products you apply stay fixed on the eyelid for a long time without smearing.
How to Apply Eye Shadow
The most common complaint of those with low eye structure is that the eyeshadow applied is not visible. Therefore, it is important to apply eyeshadow with the right brushes and techniques. Do not apply dark colors on the crease, this makes the eye socket look deeper. Apply the shadow you want to shade slightly above the crease, this will make your eyes look lighter than they are. Choose matte textures and light colors instead of pearlescent or glittery shadows. Apply the darkest shades to the ends of your eyelids. Do not raise your eyebrows while applying eye shadow. You can make your eyes look more vibrant and younger by applying light colored eye shadow to the eye sockets.
Eyeliner
When applying eyeliner, look straight ahead and keep your eyes open so that your eyeliner will be visible when you close your eyes. Try to apply the pencil thinly, otherwise you may smudge it on your eyelid.
Light Color Pen
You can make your eyes look bigger than they are by applying a light colored pencil to the base of the eyelashes. Avoid applying dark pencil inside the eye, dark colors will make your eyes look even smaller.
Eyelashes
After using the eyelash curler, apply your mascara, but apply it more intensely on the center lashes. You can skip the lower lashes.

January 2024

Eye nerves can be damaged due to many reasons such as glaucoma, infections due to immune system diseases, physical trauma.

These eye nerve damages can lead to visual defects and advanced vision loss.
Damage to the optic nerves can be recognized by some symptoms, such as blurred vision, loss of clarity in vision, pale and lifeless colors in the objects looked at, inability to fully understand colors, limitations in vision, dark spots appearing and not being understood at some points, twitching in the eye, weakness in the eye muscles or shrinkage in one eye, and simultaneous observation of eye pain and headaches and triggering each other. If you observe these and similar symptoms, it is important to consult an ophthalmologist at the hospital. The specialist will make the correct diagnosis with vision tests and eye examinations and apply the appropriate treatment option.

January 2024

Any problem in eye health directly affects the quality of life.

Rubbing the eyes more than normal is one of the behaviors that negatively affect eye health. Experts warn that this action of people who rub their eyes too often can cause various disorders.
Keratocunus May Occur
People who rub their eyes a lot are in the risk group for keratoconus disease, which causes visual impairment. Starting between the ages of 15 and 25, the disease can be difficult to recognize in the early stages. In keratoconus disease, the transparent retina layer at the front of the eye tapers and becomes thinner. This tapering and thinning is progressive and causes gradual deterioration of vision. In terms of prevalence, it is found in one in 2 thousand people. Keratoconus, the exact cause of which is unknown, progresses until the age of 35-40. People with keratoconus usually have an allergic eye structure and have a history of constant eye rubbing since childhood. For this reason, it is necessary to be careful against eye rubbing that starts at an early age and care should be taken to have regular eye examinations.

January 2024

Before you get too worried about your baby’s health, you should know that sleeping with eyes open is not as rare as you might fear. In fact, there’s even a medical term for it: nocturnal lagophthalmos.

This may seem strange to you, but it is perfectly normal. Some babies and adults sleep with their eyes slightly open. Medically, sleeping with open eyes is harmless, quite common among babies and does not indicate that your child has a sleep problem. No one knows exactly why some babies sleep with their eyes open. There is not much research on the subject, but doctors say it may be because babies spend too much time in deep sleep.
The deep sleep phase when babies sleep with their eyes open is an active sleep cycle, and babies spend about 50 percent of their total sleep time in REM sleep, more than adults. Nevertheless, if you feel uncomfortable with the way your baby sleeps, you can gently close their eyelids. If your child’s eyes become dry or irritated from sleeping with their eyes open for hours, you can consult their doctor. In very rare cases, discomfort in the eyelids can prevent them from closing normally. But if this is not the case, there is no need to worry about this.

By the way, there is some evidence that sleeping with open eyes is hereditary. If you notice that your child sleeps with a blank and pensive look, ask your partner if you have ever slept with open eyes.

December 2023

Pressure behind the eyes can feel like a throbbing, pressure or tightness in the head, just behind the eye sockets.

Pressure behind the eyes can feel like a throbbing, pressure or tightness in the head, just behind the eye sockets. The most common causes of pressure behind the eyes are Headache: Tension-type headaches and migraines in particular cause a feeling of pressure behind the eyes.

The most common causes of a feeling of pressure behind the eyes are:

Headache: Especially tension-type headaches and migraines cause a feeling of pressure behind the eyes.

Eye strain: Working in front of a screen for long hours, not wearing glasses even though they are necessary, or inadequate eyeglass ratings can cause a feeling of pressure behind the eyes.

Sinusitis: There are empty air-filled spaces called “sinuses” near our eyes and nose. Inflammation of these areas is called “sinusitis” and can cause a feeling of pressure behind the eyes.

Dental problems: A toothache can be felt as pain or pressure behind the eye.

Angle-closure glaucoma: There are several types of glaucoma (eye pressure). In open-angle glaucoma, the most common type of glaucoma, there is no pain, whereas in the so-called “angle-closure” type of glaucoma, pressure is felt in the eye and behind the eye.

What should we do if we feel pressure behind the eye?
If you feel pressure behind the eye, you should consult an ophthalmologist. After your ophthalmologist performs a complete eye examination, you should consult neurology, dentistry, ear-nose-throat departments.

December 2023

Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery Specialist Op. Dr. Ufuk Askeroğlu explained what is curious about eyebrow and eye ptosis, which is the problem of many people today.

Eyebrow and eye ptosis has become a problem experienced by many people today. This ptosis can be seen in one or both eyes. In some cases, a slight sagging occurs, and in some cases, the sagging of the eyebrows or eyelids can fall down to the level of the pupils. In these and similar cases, vision is restricted and patients may experience vision loss. Eyebrow tissue is very soft and can weaken. Weak eyebrows can cause a tired appearance. In addition to appearance, it can also cause visual discomfort.
Various brow lift methods can make you look younger and more energetic. Eyebrows have a great effect on facial expressions. Asymmetrical and eyebrows ptosis can reduce expression and cause self-confidence problems. There may be more than one cause of eyelids ptosis. Eyelid ptotis occurs with the weakening of the eyelid muscles. As we age, the muscles that lift and hold the eyelids open weaken. Weak muscles become heavier and come under the influence of gravity. In some cases, the disorder can be congenital. During development in the womb, the muscles that open the eyelids may be underdeveloped.

How to treat eyelid ptosis and the accompanying problems?
In the Bella Eyes procedure, the eyebrows are lifted by pulling them up and the eyes appear more slanted than they are. This procedure; It is preferred by people who have started to fall from the edges of the eyes, crow’s feet and eyelids. Thanks to the application, people can get rid of these problems and achieve the vibrant and youthful appearance they want. Trinity Lift surgery is also frequently performed in combination with Bella Eyes. Since both are performed through the same incision, both mid-face and brow lift are achieved at the same time. Since it is a surgical procedure, it must be performed by an expert plastic surgeon. The biggest advantage is that it leaves no scars and the incision remains completely in the scalp. The operation can be performed in the hospital overnight and the patient can return to normal life within 7 days on average.

Pay attention to these after the procedure!
Some conditions must be taken into consideration for a fast and completely scarless recovery after Bella Eyes application. Since this procedure is not a very long and difficult surgical intervention, patients are not expected to experience serious complications, but faster recovery can be achieved by paying attention to certain points.

• It is recommended not to lie face down for about a week.
• Doctor’s recommendations and warnings must be followed.
• Ice should continue to be applied on the first day. It helps to remove swelling and bruises in the area.
• Swelling on the face after surgery will naturally disappear in about 1 week.
• The surgical scars formed during the surgery should be protected from sunlight and sunbathing for 2-3 months.

December 2023

Eye Health and Diseases Specialist Op. Dr. Adnan İpçioğlu explained the ways to protect the eyes by stating that they are negatively affected in fall, which is a sensitive season.

Eye Health and Diseases Specialist Op. Dr. Adnan İpçioğlu gave information about the measures to be taken in eye health and said that care should be taken in public transportation in order not to catch pink eye. İpçioğlu stated that eye health protective measures can be takenand added: “In this season, you should be careful in crowded places, especially in public transportation such as buses and trams. When there is the slightest finding in the eye, such as redness, itching, burring, an ophthalmologist should be consulted. We should use our medicines carefully and not leave our treatment unfinished.”
Monitor Disease
Giving information about eye problems seen in office workers, Op. Dr. Adnan İpçioğlu said, “The serious problem seen in employees is monitor disease today. The computer has a very important place in all our lives. Intensive use of air conditioning seriously affects eye health in office workers and can trigger it if the person has an eye disease. Moisturizing drops can be used for dry eyes, especially in air-conditioned environments. The use of glasses may also be useful for people who constantly look at the computer, even at a low degree.”
İpçioğlu said that the direct contact of the sun’s rays to the eyes in the fall months will have a negative effect on eye health and added: “We strongly recommend the use of sunglasses, even in the fall. Especially those who drive vehicles should use sunglasses. I strongly recommend the use of sunglasses in sunny regions and sunny countries. Especially sunglasses are recommended especially for people who drive vehicles and work outdoors because the sun rays come more steeply in places such as the Southeast and Eastern Anatolia Region, which receive four seasons of sunshine. We can recommend the use of sunglasses for those who work outdoors and drive vehicles in winter.”

November 2023