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Overview Here are some examples of when IOLs may be used. To replace a lens after cataract surgery Surgery for cataracts involves removing the natural lens of the eye that contains the cataract . The …
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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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… Surgery Overview Cataract surgery helps you … has become cloudy, with a clear artificial one. Types of cataract surgery include: … eye. Most people will see better in 1 to 3 days. How It Is Done How a cataract looks …
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… specialist for help. Local agencies may offer services. You may have a range of emotions … examinations. Eye examinations may help you find out if you are at risk for AMD or, if you … more light than it did in the past. You find it harder to see people's faces clearly. …
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… at a time. It can happen suddenly and be a medical emergency. Childhood glaucoma is a … symptoms Eye Problems, Non-Injury Exams and Tests When checking for possible glaucoma, …
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… Overview When should I consider having surgery? You may want to consider cataract surgery if your vision is blurry or causing … reading and driving. Where should I go for surgery? The most important factor to consider …
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… You have another vision-threatening eye disease. You don't need the procedure unless … You have another vision-threatening eye disease. You don't need the procedure unless …
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… Living With Poor Eyesight What Increases Your Risk Things that increase your risk for … genetic conditions . Diabetes. Persistent high blood sugar (glucose) levels can damage … can make chemicals called free radicals form. High levels of free radicals can damage cells, …
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… epi-LASIK than from LASIK, because the skin cells need to grow back. PRK, LASEK, … uncontrolled autoimmune or connective tissue disease. You are younger than 18. You are … that. Glasses aren't much better in those situations. Besides, it sure would be nice to …
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… in which distant vision is corrected at eye level and close vision is corrected at the … in which distant vision is corrected at eye level and close vision is corrected at the …
