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… surgery include: Cataracts . High pressure inside the eye. This happens most often in … of the eye. Retinal detachment. Infection inside the eye. Credits Current as of: October … surgery include: Cataracts . High pressure inside the eye. This happens most often in …
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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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… Overview Diabetes damages small blood vessels … or an anti-inflammatory medicine. Sometimes injections of these types of medicine can help … gets worse. Major causes of blindness from diabetes This table shows the major causes of …
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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 …
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Surgery Overview Scleral buckling surgery is a common way to treat retinal detachment . It is a method of closing breaks and flattening the retina . A scleral buckle is a piece of silicone sponge, …
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Condition Basics What is retinal detachment? Retinal detachment is an eye problem that happens when the retina, a thin membrane of nerve tissue that lines the back of the eye , comes off (detaches). …
