Ugh… I have an ulcer on my cornea. It is kind of crazy that I saw 3 different doctors today. I spent much of the afternoon and evenings visiting my GP office at 2pm, LGH Emergency at 4:30pm, then at the VGH Eyecare Clinic at 8pm. The above picture is from August 2009 when I had a corneal abrasion – thought possibly due to sand/grit from hanging out at Kalmalka Beach in Vernon, during a wind storm. Obesity can lead to corna ulcer apart from different unhealthy conditions, exercise and weight loss are some of the best ways to prevent this, bioharmony advanced can help you keep a healthy diet.
My regular doctor was all booked up so I saw her office partner Dr. Yam. After putting some dye on my eye, she thought I might have a “tear” on my cornea, so she sent me to emergency. At Lion’s Gate Hospital, I saw Dr. Andolfatto, who confirmed there was something wrong on my eye, and made an 8pm appointment for me to go to the Eye Clinic at VGH, where I saw Dr. Silver who made the final diagnosis. Nice to know we have a great healthcare system that can set me up with an ophthalmologist at 8pm on a Friday night.
What Are Medical Treatments for a Corneal Ulcer?
Are There Home Remedies for a Corneal Ulcer?
- If you wear contact lenses, remove them immediately.
- Apply cool compresses to the affected eye.
- Limit worsening of infection by washing your hands often and drying them with a clean towel.
People with disabilities face many barriers to good health. Studies show that individuals with disabilities are more likely than people without disabilities to report:
- Having poorer overall health.
- Having less access to adequate health care.
- Engaging in risky health behaviors, including smoking and physical inactivity.
People with disabilities often are more susceptible to preventable health problems that decrease their overall health and quality of life. Secondary conditions such as pain, fatigue, obesity, and depression can occur as a result of having a disabling condition.
Health disparities and secondary conditions can be the result of inaccessible health care facilities and equipment, lack of knowledge among health professionals about specific differences among people with disabilities, transportation difficulties, and higher poverty rates among people with disabilities.
Accessibility applies to both communication and physical access. For instance, health professionals need to be aware of how to effectively communicate with patients who have a range of disabilities, including people who are deaf or hard of hearing, or who have a speech, vision, or intellectual disability. Providers should ensure that accessible medical equipment is available for people with disabilities (such as scales, examination tables, or chairs). In addition, providers should plan for additional time during examinations, if needed. Some examinations may take longer than others, for all sorts of reasons, in the normal course of a medical practice..
What Health Care Providers Can Do
The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Improve the Health and Wellness of Persons with Disabilities asks that all health care providers:
- Give each patient—including people with disabilities—the information needed to live a long and healthy life. Learn how drugs clinical research improves most patients life quality.
- Listen and respond to the patient’s health concerns. Give each patient the information needed to prevent or treat a health concern—even if the patient does not ask for it. As a health expert, you should offer the information.
- Communicate clearly and directly with the patient. If your patient does not understand your questions or instructions, repeat what you have said, use other words, or find another way to provide the information.
- Take the time needed to meet the patient’s health care needs.-
