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… Glaucoma On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … Glaucoma is the name for a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve . This nerve carries information from … (OAG) if you: Have high pressure in the eyes. Are an older adult. Are of African descent. Have a family history …
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… Heart Failure On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … heart failure. What causes it? Any problem that damages your heart or affects how well it works can lead to … blood pressure. Heart valve disease. Risk factors include older age and an infection of the valves. Your risk of heart …
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… Renal Artery Stenosis On this page: … you were diagnosed with high blood pressure at an early age. Or maybe medicine doesn't lower your blood pressure. … stroke. Treatment for renal artery stenosis helps reduce damage to the kidneys and also helps reduce your risk of heart …
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… Steve's Story: Coping With Arthritis On this page: Steve's Story Steve's Story After being away from … and decided to go ahead with the surgery," Steve says. At age 55, Steve got a new hip, and he's happy that he did. "I … down stairs without grabbing onto the railing." He encourages others who might need surgery to find a doctor they can …
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… Dermabrasion On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How … bleed. As the wound heals, new skin grows to replace the damaged skin. The face is the most common site for this … bleed. As the wound heals, new skin grows to replace the damaged skin. The face is the most common site for this …
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… Intraocular Lens (IOL) Implants On this page: Overview Overview Here are some … cataract glasses. Studies are being done to find the age at which children can benefit from an IOL. If your child … to select the visual information it needs to form an image of either near or distant objects, so multifocal IOLs …
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… Pinworms On this page: What are pinworms? … Anyone can get pinworms, but they are most common in school-aged children. They are usually spread like this: A child … Anyone can get pinworms, but they are most common in school-aged children. They are usually spread like this: A child …
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… Vision Loss Evaluation On this page: Overview Overview A low-vision … the best use of your remaining vision. Age-Related Macular Degeneration Cataracts Glaucoma Vision … the best use of your remaining vision. Age-Related Macular Degeneration Cataracts Glaucoma Vision …
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… Low-Vision Accommodations in Your Home On this page: Overview Overview There are many … see Using Low-Vision Aids at Home . Age-Related Macular Degeneration Cataracts Diabetic … see Using Low-Vision Aids at Home . Age-Related Macular Degeneration Cataracts Diabetic …
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… Pregnancy: Ways to Find Your Due Date On this page: Overview Overview There … is. But it's not an accurate way to predict the gestational age of the growing baby (fetus). That's because there are … for Perinatal Care , 6th ed., pp. 83–137. Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics. Current as …
