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When should a diabetes patient see an ophthalmologist?
Diabetic patients should see their ophthalmologist depending on what kind of diabetes they have.... Full Answer

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What treatments are available for macular degeneration?
The treatment for macular degeneration depends on what kind of macular degeneration the patient... Full Answer

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What is the retina?
The retina processes what you see and sends it through the nerve to your brain to interpret. Watch... Full Answer

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What is macular degeneration?
Macular degneration deals with age related changes in the eye. Watch this video to learn more... Full Answer

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What is diabetic eye disease?
Eye health can be a concern for diabetes patients. Watch this video to learn more from Dr. Manvi... Full Answer

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What are the symptoms of diabetic retinopathy?
The symptoms of diabetic retinopathy are a little misleading, because sometimes there are no... Full Answer

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How should I prepare for an appointment to diagnose macular degeneration?
Each appointment typically begins with testing the general functions of your eye. Watch this... Full Answer

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How is retinal detachment treated?
Treatment for retinal detachment depends on the causes and the type of retinal detachment. Watch... Full Answer

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How is diabetic retinopathy treated?
Diabetic retinopathy is treated based on the extent of the retinopathy in the back of the eye.... Full Answer

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How are cataracts treated?
Cataracts can be treated with surgery. Watch this video to learn more from Dr. Manvi Maker about... Full Answer

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Can high blood pressure be prevented?
Learn more from Dr. Michael Rakotz on behalf of NorthShore University about high blood pressure... Full Answer

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When should I start screening if I have a family history of breast cancer?

There are two answers to the question. Generally, it is recommended women start screening 10... Full Answer

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Can I prevent cancer by having my ovaries and fallopian tubes removed?

The answer to this question primarily is yes.  However, when both ovaries and tubes are... Full Answer

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Can having breast or ovarian cancer increase my risk of other cancers?

It depends; having breast or ovarian cancer with no family history of cancer generally will not... Full Answer

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How is prediabetes diagnosed?

Prediabetes is diagnosed by a fasting blood sugar of 100 to 125 mg/dL. Full Answer

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