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When is cataract surgery not recommended?
Cataract surgery is usually very successful and improves vision for a majority of patients. However... Full Answer12/31/1969
When is cataract surgery appropriate?
Cataract surgery is most commonly performed when the patient is bothered by decreased vision in the... Full Answer12/31/1969
What are the benefits of intraocular lens implantation?
Cataracts are the clouding of the natural crystalline lens of the eye. When a cataract is
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What is herpes simplex keratitis?
Herpes simplex is a DNA virus that is common infection in humans. Most people are exposed and
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Why do people get macular holes?
The macula is the central area of the retina where all the fine vision is processed. The vision
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Why do people get ptosis?
Ptosis is the drooping of the upper (usually) eyelid. Most people get ptosis because of old
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Why do some people need to have visual field tests many times?
Visual fields test the peripheral vision of the patient. Many disease processes affect the
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How can an unhealthy cornea affect vision?
The cornea is the clear window on the very front of the eye through which the pupil and the
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What are the different types of contact lenses?
Contact lenses come in many various types and are used for different eye problems. Most common
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As a teen, when can I start wearing contact lenses?
There is no absolute age for beginning contact lenses. Contacts are used to correct refractive
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How do contact lenses work?
Contact lenses are lenses designed to ride on the surface of the eye to effectively change
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What are the treatment options for uveitis?
Uveitis is inflammation in the uveal tissues (iris, ciliary body and choroid). There are
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What is Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid (MMP)?
MMP is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects mostly elderly patients where the body's white
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How successful is the surgery for Epiretinal membrane?
Epiretinal membrane is a fibrous proliferation over the surface of the inner retina. If surgery is... Full Answer12/31/1969
