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… test measures the pressure inside your eye, which is called intraocular pressure (IOP). This test is used to check for … This type of tonometry is not the best way to measure intraocular pressure. But it is often used as a simple way … glaucoma or risk factors for glaucoma. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before the test. Do not put your …
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… are successful. This surgery has been shown to reduce intraocular pressure (IOP) and the need for further glaucoma … with the clear cover of the eye (cornea), the iris, or the lens. This can affect vision or proper function of the eye. … are successful. This surgery has been shown to reduce intraocular pressure (IOP) and the need for further glaucoma …
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… To Expect After surgery, you may wear a patch or contact lens on the eye. You will also get instructions on how to … the cornea (keratitis). Elevated pressure inside the eye (intraocular pressure) leading to glaucoma. Related … the cornea (keratitis). Elevated pressure inside the eye (intraocular pressure) leading to glaucoma. Related …
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… You will wear an eye shield, a bandage, or special contact lens for 2 to 3 days after surgery. And your doctor will … (ulcers) on the cornea. Elevated pressure inside the eye (intraocular pressure) and glaucoma. Experts don't yet know … (ulcers) on the cornea. Elevated pressure inside the eye (intraocular pressure) and glaucoma. Experts don't yet know …
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… is too short, whose cornea is not curved enough, or whose lens sits farther back in the eye than normal. … as well, you will probably need eyeglasses or contact lenses. (Glasses or contact lenses can help at any age if farsightedness is more than a …
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… To Expect After surgery, you may wear a patch or contact lens on the eye. You will also get instructions on how to … the cornea (keratitis). Elevated pressure inside the eye (intraocular pressure) leading to glaucoma. … the cornea (keratitis). Elevated pressure inside the eye (intraocular pressure) leading to glaucoma. …
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… Contact Lenses On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why … Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Contact lenses are small plastic or silicone discs shaped to correct … your vision, he or she will write a prescription for the lens you need. Your prescription may change over time. …
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… (You may still need to wear glasses or contact lenses part of the time.) Rely on glasses or contact lenses … for nearsightedness include radial keratotomy, corneal ring implants, and intraocular lens implants. Talk to your doctor to see if one …
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… may be caused by a change in the cornea or the lens . These problems cause light rays entering the eye to … Most people who are nearsighted use eyeglasses or contact lenses to correct their vision. Surgery can also reduce or … PRK (photorefractive keratectomy), and artificial lens implants. The goal of surgery is to help you see more …
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… eye to numb the eye. A special microscope (slit lamp) and lens (goniolens) are used to guide the laser beam to the canals … or after laser surgery, especially in people with high intraocular pressure before laser surgery. Other …