August 13, 2018
Uveitis
Uveitis Uveitis is inflammation of the eye's uvea, an area that consists of the iris, the ciliary body and the choroid. The iris is the…
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August 13, 2018
Stye
Stye A stye (or hordeolum) develops when an eyelid gland at the base of an eyelash becomes infected. Resembling a pimple on the eyelid, a…
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August 13, 2018
Retinitis Pigmentosa
Retinitis Pigmentosa Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a rare, inherited eye disease in which the light-sensitive retina slowly and progressively degenerates. This causes progressive peripheral vision…
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August 13, 2018
Retinitis Pigmentosa
Retinitis Pigmentosa Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a rare, inherited eye disease in which the light-sensitive retina slowly and progressively degenerates. This causes progressive peripheral vision…
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August 13, 2018
Retinal Detachment
Retinal Detachment A retinal detachment is a serious and sight-threatening event, occurring when the retina - the light-sensitive inner lining of the back of the…
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August 13, 2018
Ptosis
Ptosis Ptosis (pronounced "toe-sis") refers to the drooping of an eyelid. It affects only the upper eyelid of one or both eyes. The droop may be barely…
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August 13, 2018
Presbyopia
Presbyopia Sometime after age 40, people begin to experience blurred near vision when performing tasks such as reading, sewing or working at a computer. This…
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August 13, 2018
Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)
Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis) Technically, pink eye is the acute, contagious form of conjunctivitis - inflammation of the clear mucous membrane that lines the inner surface…
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August 13, 2018
Pingueculae and Pterygia
Pingueculae and Pterygia Pingueculae (singular form = pinguecula) are yellowish, slightly raised lesions that form on the surface tissue of the white part of your…
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August 13, 2018
Ocular Hypertension
Ocular Hypertension Ocular hypertension means the pressure in your eye, or your intraocular pressure (IOP), is higher than normal. Elevated IOP is also associated with…
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