27
Jan
LASIK, LASEK or SMILE: Which Type of Laser Surgery is Right for You?
Would you like to improve your vision without glasses or contacts but aren't sure which laser surgery option is the best choice? Learning a little about LASIK, LASEK and SMILE procedures can help you make your decision.Laser-Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK)LASIK is an ex...
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27
Jan
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
One of the leading causes of vision loss in people who are age 50 or older is age-related macular degeneration (AMD). This common eye condition leads to damage of a small spot near the center of the retina called the macula. The macula provides us with the ability to clearly see...
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27
Jan
Diabetic Eye Diseases
Diabetes is a condition that involves high blood sugar (glucose) levels. This can affect many parts of the body, including the eyes. One of the most common diabetic eye diseases is diabetic retinopathy, which is also a leading cause of blindness in American adults.Diabetic Retino...
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27
Jan
Understanding Presbyopia and Your Treatment Options
Somewhere around the age of 40, most people's eyes lose the ability to focus on close-up objects. This condition is called presbyopia. You may start holding reading material farther away, because it is blurry up close. Reading suddenly gives you eyestrain. You might wonder...
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27
Jan
Laser Cataract Surgery
The only way to correct the clouded vision caused by advanced cataracts is surgical intervention. If you find yourself pursuing cataract surgery to remove one or both cataract-disease lenses, you may be wondering what surgical approaches are available for treatment.Although eye...
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27
Jan
Cataract Surgery
With cataract surgery, your ophthalmologist removes the cataract-diseased lens of your eye. The ophthalmologist then replaces your natural lens with an artificial one.The ProcedureThis outpatient procedure is generally safe and takes less than an hour. Your ophthalmologist will d...
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27
Jan
Peripheral Vision Loss
Normal sight includes central vision (the field of view straight ahead) and peripheral vision (the field of view outside the circle of central vision). The inability to see within a normal range of view often indicates peripheral vision loss. In severe cases of peripheral vision...
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27
Jan
Signs of a Retinal Detachment
How to Tell if You Have a Retinal DetachmentA retinal detachment can cause permanent vision loss if you don't receive prompt treatment from an ophthalmologist. Recognizing common signs and symptoms of the condition will help you protect your eyesight.What Happens During a Retin...
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27
Jan
Vitrectomy and Vitreoretinal Eye Surgery
Vitreoretinal surgery refers to a group of surgeries which take place inside the eye's interior where the vitreous (gel-like material) and retina (photosensitive membrane) are located. Vitreoretinal procedures are either performed with traditional surgical tools or lasers, and ad...
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27
Jan
Myopia
, or nearsightedness, means that your eyes can see close objects clearly but struggle to see things in the distance. Nearly 30 percent of Americans are nearsighted.This condition usually develops in children and teenagers, up to about the age of 20. A teacher or parent might noti...
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