Advancement of knowledge and information on finding a cure.
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This website is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge about FLOATERS and finding a cure.
Thomas A. Hanscom, M.D. has been one of Southern California¡¦s leading retinal surgeons for more then twenty years. After undergraduate and medical degrees at the University of Illinois (where his two
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Provides the four main types, detection, risk factors, and treatment. From the Royal National Institute of the Blind.
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Glaucoma is the name for a group of eye conditions in which the optic nerve is damaged at the point where it leaves the eye, as a result of changes in eye pressure.
Produced with the help of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists
Glaucoma is the name for a group of eye conditions in which the optic nerve is damaged at the point where it leaves the eye. This nerve carries information from the light sensitive layer in your eye, the retina, to the brain where it
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Information about Myopia.
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Myopia (near-sightedness)
Myopia (near-sightedness), hyperopia (far-sightedness), and astigmatism (distorted vision) are what as know as refractive errors.
For proper eyesight, the cornea (the clear window in front of the eye) and
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Provides impartial and thorough documentation of all the reasons and therapies for myopia, and recommendations.
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An unbiased and (rather) complete overview of all the reasons and therapies for myopia, and related info, recommendations and conclusions
impartial documentation of all the reasons, therapies and
to prepare a future update
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feedback - incl. proposals for improvement - is welcome, please write
"What causes myopia?", "How to prevent
(progression of) myopia?"
Some personal conclusions and ideas
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Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment for diabetes related eye disorders.
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diabetic eye disease article
Diabetes: Don't Let It Kill You
is pretty easy to understand. The body needs glucose (or sugar) as a
power source for metabolism. Insulin, a molecule made in the pancreas, acts as a
key to open cell doors and allow glucose to enter cells from the bloodstream and
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A personal encounter. Contains photographs, new research, low vision aids, links, personal story and home eye tests.
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A Personal Encounter with
Age-related Macular Degeneration
( updated AMD Research information
The Christmas of 1995 will be
one which I shall never forget. With all the normal hustle and bustle
of pre-Christmas organizing we sometimes ignore what's going on inside
our own bodies. Then comes
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Information and resources about the leading cause of central vision loss and blindness.
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Macular Degeneration Foundation
Serving the Low-Vision Community
The Macular Degeneration Foundation is dedicated to those who have and will develop macular degeneration. We offer this growing community the latest information, news, hope and encouragement.
In addition, the Foundation gives
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Information with causes, prevention, surgery explanation and illustrations.
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Retinal detachment and tear symptoms, causes, treatments and surgery information from Tampa Bay vitreo-retinal surgeon and physician, Dana Deupree, M.D.
Retinal Detachment Information
What is retinal detachment?
is the light-sensitive layer of tissue
that lines the inside of the eye and sends visual
the retina detaches, it is lifted or pulled from its
normal position. If not promptly treated, retinal
detachment can cause permanent vision loss.
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Signs, symptoms and treatment modalities by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.
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Designed to help you understand more about your eye condition, this guide has been written by our experienced eye health team.
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The eye is shaped like a ball. The retina is a fine sheet of nerve tissue lining the inside of the eye (see diagram below). Rays of light enter the eye and are focused onto the retina by the cornea and the lens. The retina produces a
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Frequently Asked Questions about the disease process and its management.
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Q: Description of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)? A: Babies who are born prematurely still have a growing retina. The retina usually finishes growing a few weeks to a month after birth in full term babies, but in premature babies the retina is still growing. During the course of this growth, the
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