August 13, 2018
Macular Degeneration
Macular Degeneration Macular degeneration (also called AMD, ARMD, or age-related macular degeneration) is an age-related condition in which the most sensitive part of the retina,…
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August 13, 2018
Keratoconus
Keratoconus Keratoconus is a progressive eye disease in which the normally round cornea thins and begins to bulge into a cone-like shape. This cone shape…
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August 13, 2018
Hyperopia
Hyperopia Hyperopia, or farsightedness, is a common vision problem affecting about 25% of the U.S. population. People with hyperopia can usually see distant objects well, but…
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August 13, 2018
Glaucoma
Glaucoma Glaucoma refers to a category of eye disorders often associated with a dangerous buildup of internal eye pressure (intraocular pressure or IOP), which can…
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August 13, 2018
Floaters and Spots
Floaters and Spots Have you ever seen small specks or debris that look like pieces of lint floating in your field of view? These are…
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August 13, 2018
Eye Allergies
Eye Allergies Similar to processes that occur with other types of allergic responses, the eye may overreact to a substance perceived as harmful even though…
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August 13, 2018
Dry Eye Syndrome
Dry Eye Syndrome Dry eye syndrome (DES or dry eye) is a chronic lack of sufficient lubrication and moisture on the surface of the eye.…
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August 13, 2018
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic Retinopathy If you have diabetes, you probably know that your body can't use or store sugar properly. When your blood sugar gets too high,…
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August 13, 2018
Cornea Transplant (Conditions)
Cornea Transplant (Conditions) A cornea transplant, which replaces damaged tissue on the eye’s clear surface, also is referred to as a corneal transplant, keratoplasty, penetrating…
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August 13, 2018
Cornea Transplant
Cornea Transplant A cornea transplant replaces damaged tissue on the eye's clear surface. Corneal transplants are often referred to as a keratoplasty, penetrating keratoplasty (PK)…
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