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… lens implant (IOL). Or you may wear eyeglasses or contact lenses to compensate for the missing lens. The most common … and cons of each type of replacement lens. A variety of IOL types are available. Your doctor can help you choose the …
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… nearsightedness. (You may still need to wear glasses or contact lenses part of the time.) Rely on glasses or contact lenses … lenses or to be less dependent on them. There are two main types: LASIK. LASIK makes a small flap in the cornea and …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Many types of protective eyewear are available. Lenses in the eyewear come in a variety of thicknesses. The … and helmet combinations are available that can be used in contact sports. People with only one functional eye should …
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… surgeon uses ultrasound to break up the cloudy lens. Other types of surgery are usually reserved for special … for a few people.) What type of lens replacement is best? Lenses that are placed inside the eye during surgery … types may cost more than others. If an IOL can't be placed, contact lenses or thick glasses may be needed. But this is …
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… diagnostic and therapeutic drugs. Prescribe eyeglasses and contact lenses. Treat eye injuries. Perform surgery on the eye. … more training to become licensed to test vision and fit contact lenses. Opticians can: Fill prescriptions for …
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… especially near vision. As you approach middle age, the lenses in your eyes begin to thicken and lose their … of your retinas . Measurements may be taken for glasses or contact lenses. How is presbyopia treated? Presbyopia can usually be corrected with glasses or contact lenses. If you didn't need glasses or contacts …
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… to Avoid Cold Packs for Eye Injuries Colour Blindness Contact Lens Care Contact Lens Problems: Hypoxia Contact Lens Problems: Infection Contact Lenses Contact Lenses: Dry Eyes Corneal Ring Implants for … for Childhood Glaucoma Tube-Shunt Surgery for Glaucoma Types of Contact Lenses Using Eye Ointment Using Low-Vision …
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… impaired immune system ). Have vision in only one eye. Wear contact lenses. If the pink eye is caused by a virus, the person can … hours No Drainage for more than 24 hours Are you having a contact lens problem? Yes Contact lens problem No Contact …
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… you work, communicate, and travel. These include magnifying lenses, special video cameras to enlarge pictures or print, … needs. Use low-vision aids and adaptive technology, such as lenses and other devices, to enhance your remaining vision. … vision. Low-vision aids Low-vision aids are special lenses or electronic systems that make images appear larger, …
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… the type of correction. Concave, or minus, spherical lenses are thicker at the sides than in the middle to correct nearsightedness (myopia). Convex, or plus, lenses are thicker in the middle than at the sides to … (hyperopia) or presbyopia . Cylindrical (toric) lenses are curved more in one direction than another to make …
