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Cataracts

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Switch To Mobile View. Cataracts are vision problems in which there is a clouding of the lens of the eye. While there are several types, age-related cataracts are the most common form of the condition. Symptoms include blurry vision, double vision, and frequent prescription changes for eyeglasses or contact lenses. In most cases, the only available treatment involves surgery. A cataract can occur in either or both eyes. However, it cannot spread from one eye to the other. Written by/reviewed by: Arthur S...

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LASIK

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Switch To Mobile View. LASIK is a laser eye surgery that has proven effective in correcting vision and lessening (or even eliminating) the need for glasses or contact lenses. Many different vision problems, including nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism, can be treated with it. The procedure corrects these vision problems by permanently reshaping the cornea and affecting how it focuses light onto the retina at the back of the eye. When light enters your eye, each light ray is bent twice - fir...

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Switch To Mobile View. Tobradex Eye Drop Information. Dry Eyes After LASIK. Cataract Symptoms and Treatment. Complications of LASIK Surgery. Causes of a Detached Retina. Lutein and Macular Degeneration. Lutein Treatment for Macular Degeneration. Benefits of Vitamin A. Vitamin A and Pregnancy. Bromday Eye Drop Information. Natural Cure for Blepharitis. Causes of a Macular Hole. Zymar Eye Drop Information. Ciloxan for Eye Herpes. Side Effects of Dorzolamide. What Is Zymar Used For? Ciloxan and Eye Infection.

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Macular Pucker

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Switch To Mobile View. What Is a Macular Pucker? A macular pucker is scar tissue that has formed on the eye's macula, which is located in the center of the eye's light-sensitive tissue called the retina. The macula provides the sharp, central vision we need for reading, driving, and seeing fine detail. A macular pucker can cause blurred and distorted central vision. The macula is located in the center of the retina. It is made up of millions of light-sensing cells that help to produce central vision.

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Eyes Health Topics

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Switch To Mobile View. Featured Tests and Procedures. If you have a cataract, surgery may be recommended to remove it. This eMedTV resource explains how this type of surgery is used to treat cataracts and discusses what to expect before, during, and after the procedure. A vitrectomy is a medical procedure where blood is removed from the center of the eye. This page on the eMedTV Web site takes an in-depth look at this procedure and explains why it is often used to treat proliferative retinopathy. Catarac...

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Eyes Articles

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Switch To Mobile View. Browse eMedTV's wide range of articles related to eyes including topics such as restasis, dry eye relief, and vitamin a. Use the search box at the top-right corner of the page to find information about other health topics. Select a link from this list to read the article, or scroll down to see a short description of each article. Descriptions of Featured Eyes Articles. When the retina becomes pulled or lifted from its usual place in the eye, it is called a detached retina. This...

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LASIK Eye Surgery

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Switch To Mobile View. LASIK eye surgery can possibly remove the need for glasses or contact lenses. Before the procedure, numbing eyedrops are placed in the eye and an eyelid speculum is placed. The doctor marks the eye with a special marker, aligns the eye with the laser, and creates a flap in the cornea. This surgery reshapes the cornea so that light rays bend at the correct angle to focus images on the retina. What Is LASIK Eye Surgery? Preparing for LASIK Eye Surgery. Expected Results With LASIK.

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Cataract Symptoms and Treatment

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Switch To Mobile View. Cataract Symptoms and Treatment. Cataract Symptoms and Treatment. There are several possible cataract signs and symptoms, and treatment can't begin until your healthcare provider has made a definitive diagnosis. If you believe you are experiencing cataract symptoms and treatment seems necessary, it's important that you see your eye care professional right away. Cataract Signs and Symptoms and Treatment: An Introduction. Cataract symptoms may include:. Blurred or cloudy vision.

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Switch To Mobile View. Here you will find Eyes videos covering a wide range of topics. You can begin by selecting one of our featured Eyes videos below. Or, choose one of our presentations to watch a series of video clips about your topic of interest. Whether you're looking for information about Cataracts, What Happens During the LASIK Procedure? Or Cataract Surgery, you'll find the Eyes video you're looking for on eMedTV. This video segment explains cataracts - what they are and possible treatments.

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Detached Retina Surgery

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Switch To Mobile View. Types of surgery for a detached retina include laser surgery, cryopexy, vitrectomy, and others. The surgery your healthcare provider recommends depends on the type, size, and location of the retinal detachment. Many people who undergo this procedure experience good results. However, it is difficult to predict the outcome for sure, and it may take months before the final results are known. An Introduction to Detached Retina Surgery. Treatment for a detached retina. With these two su...