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How is a cataract treated?

The symptoms of an early cataract may be improved with new eyeglasses, brighter lighting, anti-glare sunglasses, or magnifying lenses. If these measures do not help, surgery is the only effective treatment.
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Droopy Eyelids (Ptosis)

Ptosis is the medical term for drooping of the upper eyelid, a condition that may affect one or both eyes. When the edge of the upper eyelid falls, it may block the upper field of your vision.
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Who is at risk for Glaucoma?

It is important for each of us to have our eyes checked regularly, because early detection and treatment of glaucoma are the only way to prevent vision impairment and blindness.
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What is Amblyopia? And what do I need to know?

Amblyopia, also called “lazy eye,” affects 2% of children. Amblyopia occurs when a child’s developing brain does not learn to see properly with one or both eyes.
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What are the symptoms of diabetic retinopathy?

The early stages of diabetic retinopathy usually have no symptoms. The disease often progresses unnoticed until it affects vision.
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How to prevent eye problems as we age

You may barely notice the changes at first, but there are normal changes to your eyes and vision as you age. While eye problems and diseases become more prevalent with age, many can be prevented or corrected.
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What does the cornea do?

The cornea is the clear “window” that allows light to pass into the eye. When the cornea is damaged, either by injury, allergies or disease, light rays entering the eye are scattered irregularly.
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Can my lifestyle choices reduce my risk for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)?

Your lifestyle can play a role in reducing your risk of developing AMD.
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What is Custom PRK?

PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy) can be thought of as LASIK without the flap. Instead of creating a hinged flap, a surgeon gently and painlessly removes the superficial cells covering the surface of the cornea
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What causes diabetic retinopathy?

Chronically high blood sugar from diabetes is associated with damage to the tiny blood vessels in the retina, leading to diabetic retinopathy.
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What are some common age-related eye diseases?

There are several eye problems that are more common as people age, but they can affect anyone. There are some simple measures that people of any age can take to help ease their comfort and see better.
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How is a cataract detected?

A cataract is detected through a comprehensive eye exam that includes a visual acuity test, a dilated eye exam and Tonometry, an eye pressure test.
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