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Does Everyone Get Cataracts Eventually?

A cataract is a common condition in which a normally clear eye lens becomes cloudy, causing blurry vision similar to looking through a foggy window.

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August 18, 2021

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What is the Difference Between Wet and Dry Macular Degeneration?

Macular degeneration, also called age-related macular degeneration or AMD, is a common cause of blindness and vision problems among older people. AMD damages the macula,…

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August 4, 2021

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How are Cataracts Removed?

When a cloudy cataract impairs your vision so much that you cannot perform daily tasks, cataract surgery may help you. Traditional cataract surgery is one…

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July 18, 2021

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What is a Dark Adaptation Test?

A dark adaptation test is a tool used to help detect and monitor macular degeneration. People with macular degeneration, also known as age-related macular degeneration…

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July 4, 2021

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What Causes Cataracts?

A cataract is a common condition in which a normally clear eye lens becomes cloudy, causing blurry vision similar to looking through a foggy window.

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June 18, 2021

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Can You Tell if You have a Retinal Tear?

A retinal detachment occurs when the retina (a nerve layer that lines the back wall of the eye) separates from the back of the eye.

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June 4, 2021

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Is a Retinal Tear an Emergency?

The retina is the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye that sends images to the brain. Normally, the retina lies against the back…

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May 18, 2021

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Stages of Macular Holes

The eye is largely made up of the cornea, lens, iris and retina. The retina lies along the back of the eye and is responsible…

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May 4, 2021

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What is a Scleral Buckle?

Retinal detachment is the separation of the retina from the choroid, a membrane dense with blood vessels that is located between the retina and the…

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April 18, 2021

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Can I Watch TV After Retinal Detachment?

The retina is the part of your eye that sends images to the brain through your optic nerve and is essential to your vision. Retinal…

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April 4, 2021