Problems and Diseases
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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Problems and Diseases
August 13, 2018

Myopia

Myopia Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a very common vision problem. It's estimated that up to one-third of Americans are nearsighted. Nearsighted people have difficulty reading road…
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Problems and Diseases
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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Problems and Diseases
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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Problems and Diseases
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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Problems and Diseases
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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Problems and Diseases
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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Problems and Diseases
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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Problems and Diseases
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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Problems and Diseases
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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