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… may get fuzzy again. This happens when a membrane in your eye, called the posterior capsule, becomes cloudy. This is … hours. This is so the doctor can check for pressure in your eye (intraocular pressure, or IOP). It will take a few days … lights is a problem. You have another vision-threatening eye disease. You don't need the procedure unless vision loss …
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… about 30 minutes. Most of this time is spent preparing your eye and the laser. The actual treatment time is very short. … of LASIK because of the shape and condition of their eyes. PRK or LASEK may also be safer for people with certain … After surgery, you may wear a patch or contact lens on the eye. You will also get instructions on how to manage your …
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… Uses This medication is a quinolone antibiotic used for eye infections (such as conjunctivitis). This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic …
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… Uses This medication is an insert that is placed in your eye to treat dry eyes. It is usually used when an artificial tears solution … This medication may also be used to treat certain other eye disorders (keratitis, decreased corneal sensitivity). It …
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… of damage to the macula, a small area at the back of the eye . The macula helps you see the fine detail in things that your eyes are focusing on. Macular degeneration makes it harder … and is more severe. You may have either type in just one eye, but over time you may get it in the other eye too. What …
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… of the optic nerve , which lies at the back of the eye. This nerve carries visual information from the eye to the brain. If it's inflamed, you may have blurred or … Your doctor may not know what caused this problem with your eye. In some cases, a virus infects the optic nerve . …
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… Document Vietnamese What is a cataract? The lens of the eye is usually clear for many years of life. When cataracts … Most people get cataracts with age and have them in both eyes. One eye may be worse than the other. Most people with cataracts …
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… may change over time. Contacts are placed directly on the eye, where they float on a film of tears in front of the … have a hard time following the cleaning steps, tell your eye care professional. You may be able to simplify the … and couldn't have an artificial lens implanted in the eye. They may also be used to treat eye diseases, such as …
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… needs. Uses Aflibercept is used to treat certain serious eye conditions (such as macular edema/degeneration, diabetic … by slowing the growth of abnormal new blood vessels in the eye and decreasing leakage from these blood vessels. How To … is prepared and given by injection into the affected eye(s) by a health care professional. The affected eye is …
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… a goniolens to see the structures of the front part of the eye (anterior chamber). An opening is made in the trabecular … located in the drainage angle, where fluid leaves the eye. The new opening provides a way for fluid to flow out of the eye. Goniotomy is a surgery for children only. What To …
