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… it tears the retina. The tear then allows fluid to collect under the retina and … it tears the retina. The tear then allows fluid to collect under the retina and …
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… retina. Tears can also be caused by posterior vitreous detachment (PVD), when the vitreous gel shrinks and separates from the retina. An …
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… a clear, thin, dome-shaped tissue called the cornea . The middle layer is the choroid. The … is the coloured part of the eye called the iris. In the centre of the iris is a circular … The posterior chamber is between the iris and lens. The lens is behind the iris and is …
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… Condition Basics What is a posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injury? A PCL injury is a … after about 9 months. A severe tear may need surgery. But this usually isn't done unless …
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… buckling surgery is a common way to treat retinal detachment . It is a method of closing … pull (traction) on the retina, allowing the retinal tear to settle against the wall of the eye. …
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… Surgery Overview Pneumatic retinopexy is a surgery to repair certain types of retinal detachments . It is usually an outpatient …
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… Retinopexy for Retinal Detachment Posterior Vitreous Detachment Presbyopia Pressure … Retinopexy for Retinal Detachment Posterior Vitreous Detachment Presbyopia Pressure …
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… Your risk for diabetic retinopathy depends largely on two things: how long you have had … damaged. Surgical removal of the vitreous gel ( vitrectomy ) may also help improve … edema. Surgical removal of the vitreous gel (vitrectomy) is done when there is …
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… Vitrectomy is a surgery to remove the vitreous gel from the middle of the eye . It may be done when there is a retinal detachment or if blood in the vitreous gel (vitreous hemorrhage) does not …
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… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Cataracts: Should I Have Surgery? 1 Get the … to bother you. Key points to remember Not all cataracts need to be removed. It depends on … lenses or glasses. Poor eyesight caused by cataracts happens slowly over time, so you …
