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… Condition Basics What is retinal detachment? Retinal detachment is an eye … may also cause these tears or holes. Traction on the retina. If tissue builds up …
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… Surgery Overview Scleral buckling surgery is a common way to treat retinal … the infection. Sometimes it is necessary to remove the buckling implant to treat the …
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… Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney … Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney … does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any …
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… Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney …
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Surgery Overview Laser photocoagulation and cryopexy are used to fix tears in the retina and prevent a retinal detachment . These methods work well to treat certain retinal tears. But some people …
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Topic Overview What is diabetic retinopathy? Retinopathy is a disease of the retina . The retina is the nerve layer that lines the back of your eye. It is the part of your eye that "takes pictures" …
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… And the cut is stitched. Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery (FLACS). This uses … and next steps. Your Summary Here's a record of your answers. You can use it to talk …
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Surgery Overview 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 …
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… or blood vessels in the eye . Evaluation by a health professional is needed right away for … Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney … Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney …
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Learning Center Learn about eye and vision health You rely on your eyes and vision to do most daily activities. Whether you're driving a car or walking, you need clear vision to keep you and those …
