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… Intraocular Lens (IOL) Implants On this page: Overview Overview …
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… Cochlear Implants On this page: Treatment Overview How Well It Works … that in a normal ear make it possible to hear. Cochlear implants can be programmed according to your specific needs … and degree of hearing loss. Unlike hearing aids, cochlear implants do not make sounds louder but improve how well you …
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… Dental Implants On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect … in your jawbone. Your new tooth will attach to the post. Implants look natural. They can provide support for … treatment option. It's just as important to brush and floss implants as it is with natural teeth. If bacteria build up …
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… Contact Lens Care On this page: Overview … Carefully follow the cleaning instructions for your lenses. Keep your lenses and all supplies very clean. Always wash and rinse …
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… Contact Lens Problems: Infection On this page: Overview Related … keratitis. It is the most serious complication of contact lens wear and can cause blindness. Bacterial keratitis is … Chemicals, including those in contact lens solutions. Physiological factors, such as an allergic reaction to deposits …
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… Contact Lens Problems: Hypoxia On this page: Overview Related … oxygen. It is the most common complication of contact lens wear, especially extended-wear lenses. The cornea has no blood supply of its own, so it …
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… Corneal Ring Implants for Nearsightedness On this page: Surgery Overview … immediate. After surgery, you may wear a patch or contact lens on the eye. You will also get instructions on how to … people had uncorrected vision (without glasses or contact lenses) of 20/40 or better. footnote 1 They have not been …
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… Tubal Implants Procedure On this page: Treatment Overview What To … How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Tubal implants are a permanent type of birth control. They are … the fallopian tubes are blocked. How Well It Works Tubal implants are not 100% effective at preventing pregnancy. …
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… Penile Implants for Erection Problems On this page: Surgery … It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Penile implants to treat erection problems (erectile dysfunction) … the penis that fills with blood during an erection. The implants come in a variety of diameters and lengths. …
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… the skin, and pulls the implant out. How well does it work? Implants are more than 99% effective for preventing … the skin, and pulls the implant out. How well does it work? Implants are more than 99% effective for preventing …
