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Jan

Early Symptoms of Macular Dystrophy

Our experts at New Century Ophthalmology, serving Oxford and Raleigh, NC, are your trusted source for the treatment of severe eye diseases. One of these is macular dystrophy. It is a rare condition that can worsen over time and impact your quality of life. Let's learn a bit...

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29

Jan

7 Signs You Might Have Eye Cataract

At New Century Ophthalmology, we have provided residents of Raleigh, NC, with eye care services for many years. This includes the diagnosis and treatment of cataracts. Read on to learn about seven signs of cataracts.Colors FadingIf you are seeing colors as more faded than you r...

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29

Jan

Myopia Control in Kids

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a prevalent vision problem among kids in Oxford, NC. According to research, it affects about 5% of preschoolers and 9% of school-aged children. At New Century Ophthalmology, we treat vision problems in kids and parents in Raleigh and Oxford. Therefo...

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27

Jan

January Newsletter: The Three Most Common Types of Cataracts

The Three Most Common Types of CataractsCataracts make the world look dull and hazy as the clear lens inside your eye becomes cloudy. Although there are several kinds of cataracts, some are more common than others.What Are Cataracts?Cataracts cloud and harden the lens located...

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27

Jan

December Newsletter: What Conditions Does PRK Surgery Treat?

Wish Your Vision Was Sharper? PRK Surgery Improves Several Common Vision ConditionsPhotorefractive keratectomy (PRK) could be a good choice if you'd like to improve your vision with refractive surgery. Refractive surgery improves the sharpness of your vision, eliminating or redu...

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27

Jan

November Newsletter: The Benefits of Cataract Surgery

The Benefits of Cataract SurgeryCataracts cloud or blur your vision, dull colors, and make driving at night difficult due to glare. Cataract surgery replaces your clouded lens with a clear, artificial lens, improving your vision. Beyond sharpening your vision, cataract surgery o...

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27

Jan

October Newsletter: 5 Tips for a Smooth Recovery After LASIK Surgery

5 Tips for a Smooth Recovery After LASIK SurgeryLooking forward to clearer vision after LASIK (laser in-situ keratomileusis) surgery? These five tips are the keys to a trouble-free LASIK recovery.Go Makeup FreePut away your eye makeup for the first week after LASIK surgery. Sm...

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27

Jan

September Newsletter: How Your Ophthalmologist Can Help with Uveitis

How Your Ophthalmologist Can Help with UveitisAre you worried about your eyesight after receiving a uveitis diagnosis? Your ophthalmologist offers several treatments designed to calm the inflammation in your eyes and reduce the risk of vision loss.All About UveitisUveitis is a...

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27

Jan

August Newsletter: What Causes Exophthalmos and How Is It Treated?

What Causes Exophthalmos (Bulging Eyes)?Exophthalmos, the term ophthalmologists use to describe bulging eyes, may be caused by several health conditions or diseases. Determining the cause of your condition is the first step in treating exophthalmos.5 Causes of ExophthalmosExop...

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Jan

July Newsletter: What Is Hyphema and How Is It Treated?

What Is Hyphema and How Is It Treated?Injuries are a common cause of hyphema, a condition that happens when blood accumulates in the front part of the eye. You'll need to see an ophthalmologist as soon as possible if you have a hyphema, as vision loss can occur in some cases.Ho...

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