American Academy of Ophthalmology

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What is a migraine headache?

Migraine is a common neurological condition occurring in at least 15 to 20 percent of the... Full Answer

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How are headaches diagnosed?

Because headache is such a common problem, a thorough medical examination by your primary care... Full Answer

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What are the symptoms of migraine headaches?

The most common sign of migraine is headache lasting for hours. Symptoms generally include:... Full Answer

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What is the treatment for pseudotumor cerebri?

If you have no significant headaches or evidence of vision loss (including visual fields), no... Full Answer

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What makes my eyelid twitch?

Minor eyelid twitching is common and happens spontaneously. This condition is thought to be... Full Answer

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What are floaters?

You may sometimes see small specks or clouds moving in your field of vision. They are called... Full Answer

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What is a stye?

A stye — also called a hordeolum (pronounced hordee-OH-lum) — often appears as a red,... Full Answer

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How are cataracts treated?

Surgery is the only way a cataract can be removed. However, if symptoms of cataract are not... Full Answer

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How are cataracts diagnosed?

By performing a thorough eye examination, your ophthalmologist (Eye M.D.) can detect the presence... Full Answer

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How soon will my vision improve after cataract surgery?

There are many factors that go into the final visual result of cataract surgery. Some people... Full Answer

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What are the types of cataracts?

There are many kinds of cataracts. The most common three types are nuclear sclerotic, cortical,... Full Answer

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What treatments are available for macular degeneration?

Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of blindness in elderly people. There are... Full Answer

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What treatments are available for macular degeneration?

NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS Antioxidant vitamins and zinc may reduce the impact of AMD in some people.... Full Answer

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How are dry eyes treated?

When over-the-counter tear replacements do not give comfort, your doctor might prescribe drops... Full Answer

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How are dry eyes treated?

There is no best treatment for dry eyes. There are many treatments for dry eye but no single... Full Answer

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