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… Condition Basics What are cataracts? Cataracts are a painless, cloudy area in the … to the brain about what the eye sees. Because cataracts block this light, they can cause …
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… of the nerve layer at the back of the eye (retinal detachment). Complications that may … easily treat this using a laser.) Glaucoma . Retinal detachment . Astigmatism or strabismus … eye problem, such as a problem with your retina . You do not have glaucoma, diabetic …
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… 126 What is a cataract? The lens of the eye is usually clear for many years of life. When cataracts develop the lens becomes cloudy. Most people get cataracts with age and have them in both eyes. …
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… contact lenses, and other vision aids. Health Tools Health Tools help you make wise health decisions or … contact lenses, and other vision aids. Health Tools Health Tools help you make wise health …
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… uses ultrasound to break up the cloudy lens. Other types of surgery are usually … are placed inside the eye during surgery (intraocular lenses, or IOLs) are used in many cataract surgeries for …
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… swim for about 3 weeks. Related Information Cataracts Credits Current as of: October 12, … swim for about 3 weeks. Related Information Cataracts Credits Current as of: October 12, …
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… 26 Is the sun harmful to children? Children have sensitive skin that can easily … UV rays to cause skin cancer. By protecting children from sunburns and too much sun …
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… Getting children involved in lots of fun physical activity keeps them active and healthy. It’s … family life. How to get children involved in physical activity Helping children find …
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… – even playing more than one sport – helps children find out what they like and what they are good at. If children do well at a particular physical … Everyday physical activity for school-age children Most elementary school-age children …
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… in liquid and cream form, not aerosol Oral rehydration solution (ORS) and water-disinfectant tablets … despite the use of an oral rehydration solution (ORS) In some cases, diarrhea may be …