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… Scleral Buckling Surgery for Retinal Detachment On this page: Surgery Overview How It Is Done What To Expect Why It … (cryopexy) or, less commonly, heat (diathermy) or light (laser photocoagulation) is used to scar the retina and hold it in …
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… Actinic Keratosis On this page: Related Information What is actinic … This is done so new skin can grow and replace damaged skin. Laser resurfacing. An intense beam of light from a laser …
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… Presbyopia On this page: Related Information What is presbyopia? … surgery such as LASIK may be an option. LASIK uses lasers to reshape the cornea of your eye. Laser surgery …
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… Tattoo Removal On this page: Overview Related Information Overview There are many ways to try to remove tattoos, including: Laser treatment. This is the treatment of choice. Several …
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… substance). Antioxidants protect your body’s cells from damage caused by harmful molecules called free radicals. Some … chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Steps you can take Get your …
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… Cosmetic Surgery and Procedures On this page: Overview Common Procedures and Surgeries Important Considerations Choosing a Surgeon and Facility Related Information Overview Cosmetic surgery and procedures … range of cosmetic procedures that don't involve surgery. Laser resurfacing. This uses a laser light to heat, damage, …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese One-third of people aged 65 and over who live in the community fall each year. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths and hospitalizations for adults aged 65 years … impairment among older adults are cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and …
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… Brolucizumab - Intraocular On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … is used to treat certain serious eye conditions (wet age-related macular degeneration, diabetic macular edema). This …
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… Faricimab - Intraocular On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … to treat certain serious eye conditions (such as wet age-related macular degeneration, diabetic macular edema). It is used to …
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… and Healthier Body After Quitting Smoking On this page: Overview Overview It's never too late to quit smoking. … attacks, strokes, blood vessel diseases, and blindness from macular degeneration. They get sick less often, heal faster, and …
