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Dilated Cardiomyopathy

… Conditions Basics What is dilated cardiomyopathy? Dilated cardiomyopathy is a serious condition … to meet your body's needs. What causes it? Dilated cardiomyopathy can be caused by many …

Eye Problems Using Eyedrops and Eye Ointment

… Actionset Overview Many eye problems are treated with eyedrops or eye ointments, and sometimes with both. Even …

Eye Anatomy and Function

… Overview The eye is shaped like a round ball, with a slight … entering the eye by making the pupil larger (dilated) or smaller (constricted). Posterior … entering the eye by making the pupil larger (dilated) or smaller (constricted). Posterior …

Amblyopia Wearing an Eye Patch

… is a childhood problem that happens when one eye is weaker than the other. The brain … to take in images only from the stronger eye. If the weak eye doesn't have to work, it isn't able to …

Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Inflammatory Eye Disease

… Overview Inflammatory eye disease ( uveitis ) can develop as a … or vision loss. The incidence of eye disease is 2 to 34 out of 100 children who … point that vision loss occurs, regular eye examinations by an ophthalmologist are very …

Vision Screening and Eye Exams for Adults

… If you know that you are not at risk for eye disease and you don't have signs of vision problems, get a complete eye examination to check for eye disease and …

Vision Screening and Eye Exams for Children and Teens

… All children need routine vision checks and eye examinations with their pediatrician or family … recommends screening (tests) to detect lazy eye ( amblyopia ), misaligned eyes ( …

Pink Eye Conjunctivitis

… Condition Basics What is pink eye? Pink eye is redness and swelling of the lining of … can usually diagnose pink eye with an eye examination and by asking questions about your …

Dry Eye Syndrome

… Condition Basics What is dry eye syndrome? Dry eye syndrome is a problem involving your … you have dry eye syndrome during a regular examination and hearing about your symptoms. …

Chemical in the Eye

… and perfumes cause some burning in the eye. Flushing these products out of the eye quickly usually prevents any permanent … also contain chemicals that can cause the eyes to burn. Predictably, pepper spray causes …