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Temple The "arm" of a pair of glasses, running from the ear to the lens area.
Allergy Reaction of the body's immune system to a foreign substance (e.g., pollen, animal dander, etc.). When the eyes are affected, the most common symptoms are redness, itching, chemosis, tearing, swollen eyelids and stickiness. Read more about allergies and the eyes.( - Dr. William Boothe Texas)

Dr. Boothe Eye Care: Rosacea Skin condition typically involving the face that is characterized by flushing, red bumps and telangiectasia (dilated, visible capillaries); it is most common among fair-skinned women, who develop it in their 30s through 50s.

Allergy : A misguided reaction to foreign substances by the immune system , the body system of defense against foreign invaders, particularly pathogens (the agents of infection ). The allergic reaction is misguided in that these foreign substances are usually harmless. The substances that trigger allergy are called allergen. Examples include pollens , dust mite, molds , danders , and certain foods. People prone to allergies are said to be allergic or atopic .

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Amaurosis fugax Sudden and usually temporary vision loss caused by an "eye stroke." When a clot or blockage disrupts blood flow to the eye, symptoms can include curtain-like darkness, usually in just one eye. ( Dr. William Boothe TX )

Angiogenesis The formation of new blood vessels in the body. Also see neovascularization.

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Sarcoidosis Disease in which granulomas (nodules of inflamed tissue) form in the lymph nodes, lungs, skin and other areas. The cause is unknown. Symptoms include fatigue, weight loss, fever, coughing, uveitis, cranial nerve palsies and skin lesions. Some patients also develop dry eyes.( Dr. Boothe Texas )
Dr. Boothe Laser Center: LTK (Laser Thermal Keratoplasty) Also called Laser Thermokeratoplasty. Surgery to correct mild farsightedness in people over 40; the doctor uses a holmium laser to heat the cornea and shrink its collagen.
Boothe Eye Care & Laser Surgery: * Asymmetry: one half does not match the other.
* Border: irregular or scalloped.
* Color: varies in shade or color.
* Diameter: larger than that of a pencil eraser.