Eye Floaters (Vitreous Floaters) | Causes, Risk Factors, Associated Conditions, Diagnosis, Treatment



Eye Floaters (also known as Vitreous floaters) are an eye condition involving debris floating in vision. Floaters in the eye...

In this video, we discuss the following: <br/>
[1] functions of osteoclasts and how they promote bone<br/> resorption
[2] production of osteoc<br/>lasts from macrophages
[3] appeara<br/>nce of osteoclasts by Scanning EM

In this video, we explore the major anticoagulant drugs that specifically inhibit platelets (anti-platelet drugs), including their mechanisms of action.

Lesson on Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) deficiency (Scurvy) signs and symptoms, the pathophysiology of vitamin C deficiency, why symptoms occurs, who gets these symptoms, and an in-depth overview of the condition known as scurvy. Vitamin C...

In this video, we discuss the meaning of the stress-strain curve for ligaments and tendons.

Ever wonder why bones can survive hundreds of years without decomposing? This is due to the unique composition of bone. Bone is primarily composed of a very stable protein called collagen and the mineral calcium. The association between...

This video explains the importance of vitamin C in the body, including its role as a powerful antioxidant and its association with scurvy. It also discusses how vitamin C is absorbed and excreted in the body, and its essential role in...

In this full-lecture video, we discuss the theory, contraindications/precautions, specific uses, and techniques by which we can apply heat as a therapeutic modality along with any relevant associated parameters.

A histological overview of the most common type of cartilage in the human body.

A British eye surgeon hopes to perform the country's first artificial cornea transplant and initiate a UK trial of the procedure by early next year. Millions worldwide could benefit from the ground-breaking eye surgery procedure that's...

In this video, the speaker discusses whether foam rolling the IT band has any real benefits or if it's just causing needless pain and discomfort. They explore the science behind myofascial release and the role of fascia in the body, as...

Overview of fibrocartilage.

In this video, we discuss the following: <br/>
[1] functions of osteoblasts and<br/> osteocytes
[2] orga<br/>nization of the osteon
[3] appear<br/>ance of osteocytes by Scanning EM

Ever wondered, what does stretching do to your muscles and your body? What in the best way to stretch? Science has some answers.

In this video, the teacher explains the four different types of connective tissue that make up the human body: cartilage, bone, general connective tissue, and blood. They use real-life examples and visuals to help viewers understand the...

Overview of dense connective tissue.

We just learned about epithelial tissue, so let's learn about a second type of tissue, connective tissue. This is extremely abundant in the body, with many different forms and performing many different functions. Even blood is a...

A 26-YEAR-OLD woman with a rare condition that makes her look decades older is challenging beauty standards by becoming a model. Hoping to break into the modelling industry, Sara Geurts from Minneapolis, Minnesota, is determined to carve...

CROYDON, SURREY, 19 JULY 2017: An aspiring make-up artist has embraced her feeding tube by glamming it up to create unique looks. From a very young age Emily Jones' family knew that something was wrong, but it took doctors until she was...

This video explores the anatomy of tattoos, specifically how ink is deposited into the skin and why tattoos are relatively permanent. The video covers the three layers of the skin and how the nature of each layer influences ink...

Do you remember tripping over as a kid and cutting your knee? And then like magic the bleeding suddenly stops? Have you ever wondered why this happens? Our body is very clever and produces substances to seal off the open wound. In this...