27
Jan
Diagnosing and Treating Corneal Disease
Corneal Disease Symptoms, Diagnosis, and TreatmentsBlurriness, pain, sensitivity to light, and other eye symptoms can occur if you have a disease that affects your cornea. The clear, curved layer of tissue covers your iris and pupil and focuses light rays on to the retina at the...
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27
Jan
Understanding Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic Eye Disease: What You Need to KnowDiabetes may increase your risk of developing several serious eye diseases, whether you have Type 1 or 2 diabetes. Without prompt treatment, an eye disease may damage your vision or even cause blindness. Carefully controlling your blood...
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27
Jan
Do You Suffer From Age-Related Macular Degeneration?
Diagnosis and Treatments for Wet and Dry AMD Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) may affect your vision as you grow older, causing a blank or blurry spot in the center of your vision. The eye disease is the primary cause of vision loss in people who are 50 or older, according...
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27
Jan
Glaucoma Awareness Month - Symptoms and Treatments
Glaucoma Awareness Month Increases Awareness of The Sight-Stealing Eye DiseaseGlaucoma affects more than three million people in the U.S., according to the Glaucoma Research Foundation, yet many people are unaware that they have the disease. Glaucoma Awareness Month, observed ev...
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27
Jan
Laser Therapy for Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Laser Therapy May Reduce Vision Loss Caused by Wet AMDWe rely on good central vision for so many things, from reading to driving to recognizing faces. Unfortunately, your central vision may be in jeopardy if you have age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Although there are no...
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27
Jan
Treatments for Glaucoma
Glaucoma Treatments Can Help You Avoid Vision LossGlaucoma raises the pressure inside your eye, increasing your risk of visual impairment or blindness. Fortunately, treatments offered by your ophthalmologist can help you protect your ability to see.How Glaucoma Affects Your Vis...
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27
Jan
Allergies
Caused by the same irritants as hay fever, runny nose, coughing, and sneezing, eye allergies commonly affect those who suffer from other allergy symptoms. Not only do eye allergies cause discomfort, but they can also interfere with daily activities.Eye Allergy CausesMedically r...
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27
Jan
Types of Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Treatments
Dry Versus Wet AMD and Their Treatment OptionsEverything changes as you get older, even your vision in many cases. If you've noticed a little difficulty with your central vision, you may have age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The condition is the leading cause of vision lo...
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27
Jan
What to Expect From Cataract Surgery
What to Expect Before, During, and After Your Cataract Surgery Cataracts cause blurred vision, sensitivity to light and other symptoms that make reading, walking and driving much more difficult. Fortunately, surgery offers a safe, effective way to improve your eyesight. If catar...
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27
Jan
Fuchs Corneal Dystrophy
Fuchs corneal dystrophy affects the cornea, the clear window over the front of your eye. It causes swelling that leads to cloudiness, glare and increasing visual impairment. Women are slightly more likely than men to develop Fuchs. Onset usually happens after the age of 50; thoug...
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