Eye Conditions & Surgery
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Refractive Error/ LASIK/ Laser Eye...
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Pterygium
What is a pterygium? A pterygium (pronounced tur-IJ-ee-um) is a wedge-shaped growth of conjunctiva (the surface tissue of the white of the eye) that extends onto the cornea. Pterygia are benign lesions that can be found on either side of the cornea. What causes a pterygium to... More
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Cataract
A cataract is a clouding of the eye's internal focusing lens. For most people it gradually develops throughout life and may cause visual difficulty by their 60s to 70s. Cataracts develop because of a natural aging process in the lens itself. Ultraviolet (UV) exposure may play a... More
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Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a group of diseases that can damage the eye's optic nerve and result in vision loss and blindness. Glaucoma occurs when the normal fluid pressure inside the eyes slowly rises. However, with early treatment, you can often protect your eyes against serious vision loss. More
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Diabetic Eye Disease
What is diabetic eye disease? What is diabetic retinopathy? What are the stages of diabetic retinopathy? Causes and Risk Facto More
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Macular Degeneration
What is age-related macular degeneration? Where is the macula? What is wet AMD? What is dry AMD? What are drusen? < More
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Flashes & Floaters
Flashes and floaters describe a condition that comes from changes in the back chamber of the eye (the posterior chamber, also known as the vitreous cavity). The posterior chamber is filled with a material called vitreous (the vitreous body) which, at birth, is jelly-like in... More