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… a step stool with handrails. Keep driveways, sidewalks, and interior walkways clear of anything that might cause you to … a step stool with handrails. Keep driveways, sidewalks, and interior walkways clear of anything that might cause you to …
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… the leaky blood vessels, laser photocoagulation slows down central vision loss. Laser surgery may be done in a doctor's … sometimes slow down or delay further damage to a person's central vision . Even repeated treatment is not usually … effective over the long term in preventing some loss of central vision. Risks The most serious drawback to laser …
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… such as nearsightedness or farsightedness. Defects in both central vision and side (peripheral) vision. These tests … is seen by both eyes at the same time, and it includes the central and peripheral visual fields. Contrast sensitivity. … Because side (peripheral) vision is less sharp than central vision, contrast may play a more important role in …
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… by Aedes mosquitoes, which are found in South America, Central America, Mexico, Central, East, and West Africa, South and Southeast Asia, … is circulating. More than 65 countries in the Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, South America, South and Southeast …
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… is usually unavoidable. Treatment may cause mild loss of central vision, reduced night vision, and decreased ability … . Accidental laser burn of the fovea (a depression in the central macula that contains no blood vessels). This results in severe central vision loss. Current as of: October 12, 2022 …
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… found that the percentage of homes in the Northern and Interior health regions that reported radon levels greater … of radon in your home is to test. Those living in Interior and Northern communities in B.C. are especially …
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… swimming pools, and in wood piles. Most bites occur in rural and suburban areas and occur between the months of … swimming pools, and in wood piles. Most bites occur in rural and suburban areas and occur between the months of …
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… nicotine for 24 hours. In the body, nicotine acts as both a central nervous system stimulant and sedative. The person … in blood pressure, breathing rate, and heart rate. The central nervous system stimulation is followed by depression … nicotine for 24 hours. In the body, nicotine acts as both a central nervous system stimulant and sedative. The person …
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… (GHB) Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) is a central nervous system depressant. GHB is a clear, odourless … tests). Flunitrazepam Flunitrazepam (Rohypnol) is a central nervous system depressant. It is similar to diazepam … (GHB) Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) is a central nervous system depressant. GHB is a clear, odourless …
Medical tests
… the retina. It can check for diseases of the macula and for central vision loss . Electro-oculography (EOG) EOG tests … as: Retina damage from drugs or other substances. Loss of central or peripheral vision from retina problems. Night … multifocal ERG (mfERG) tests the electrical response in the central part of the retina. It may be used to help check …
