Category: Cognitive and Acquired
Pinguecula and Pterygium (Surfer’s Eye)
July 23, 2020
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Characterized by a yellowish raised part of the scleral conjunctiva (the lining of the white part of the eye), a pinguecula usually develops near the
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Cataracts
July 23, 2020
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Many body parts begin to change as you age, and your eyes are no exception. One of the most common age-related eye changes is the
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Strabismus
July 23, 2020
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Commonly called crossed eyes, strabismus is a condition in which eyes do not work together, failing to maintain proper alignment. While one eye focuses on
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Uveitis
July 23, 2020
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Uveitis refers to the inflammation of the eye’s middle layer, which consists of the iris, ciliary body, and choroid. Several fungal, viral, or bacterial infections
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Computer Vision Syndrome
July 23, 2020
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Almost everyone uses computers in the modern world, whether for recreation, employment, education or any combination of the three. Unfortunately, our increased use of computers
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Sjogren’s Syndrome
July 23, 2020
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Pronounced SHOW-grins, Sjogren’s syndrome is a disorder of the immune system, or an autoimmune disease, which causes the body’s immune system to attack and harm
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Optic Neuritis
July 23, 2020
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Also known as demyelinating optic neuritis, optic neuritis refers to the inflammation of the optic nerve due to the loss of or damage to a
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Eye Occlusions
July 23, 2020
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An eye occlusion is a blockage in one of the arteries or veins supplying blood to the retina and/or optic nerve. These blockages can cause
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Nystagmus
July 21, 2020
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Nystagmus is a vision condition characterized by repetitive, uncontrolled eye movements. These involuntary eye movements may be side-to-side, up and down, or in a circular
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Macular Hole
July 21, 2020
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The condition known as a macular hole refers to a tiny break in the macula that results in blurry or distorted vision. To fully understand
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