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Macular Hole
The macula is the part of the retina responsible for acute central vision, the vision one uses for reading, watching television, and recognizing faces. A macular hole is a small round opening in the macula. The hole causes a blind spot or blurred area directly in the center of your vision.
Continue reading...Macular Edema
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
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Macular edema is swelling of the macula, the small area of the retina responsible for central vision. The edema is caused by fluid leaking from retinal blood vessels. Central vision, used for reading and other close detail work, is affected.
Continue reading...Macular Dystrophy
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
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Macular dystrophy is a hereditary condition in which the macula degenerates. The macula is the part of your retina responsible for acute central vision: the vision one uses to read, watch television, and recognize faces.
Continue reading...Macular Degeneration and Nutritional Supplements
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a disease caused by damage or breakdown of the macula, the small part of the eye’s retina that is responsible for our central vision. This condition affects both distance and close vision and can make some activities–like threading a needle or reading–very difficult or impossible. Macular degeneration is the [...]
Continue reading...Indocyanine Green Angiography (ICG)
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
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ICG angiography is a clinical test used to detect abnormal blood vessels in the choroid, the layer of blood vessels under the retina. These abnormal blood vessels, typically associated with macular degeneration, may cause bleeding, scarring, and vision loss. If the blood vessels can be restricted by laser surgery, vision loss may be stabilized or [...]
Continue reading...Fluorescein Angiography
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
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Fluorescein angiography, a clinical test to look at blood circulation inside the back of the eye, aids in the diagnosis of retinal conditions associated with diabetes, age-related macular degeneration, and other eye abnormalities. The test can also help follow the course of a disease and monitor its treatment. It may be repeated on multiple occasions [...]
Continue reading...Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
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Age related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the most common causes of poor vision after age 60. AMD is a deterioration or breakdown of the macula. The macula is a small area at the center of the retina in the back of the eye that allows us to see fine details clearly and perform [...]
Continue reading...Tanning Booths and LASIK
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
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Tanning beds produce high levels of ultra-violet (UV) light that tan the skin and burn the cornea, the clear covering of the eye. The burn is not felt until 6-12 hours after exposure, so you can suffer a severe burn without realizing it. UV light may also cause cataracts, and be a factor in the [...]
Continue reading...Degeneración Macular y Nutrición
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
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Tanto los doctores como el público en general han mostrado interés en la relación que existe entre dieta y salud. Una buena nutrición depende de la mezcla saludable de proteínas, carbohidratos, grasas, vitaminas y minerales.
Continue reading...Tanning Beds
Monday, June 19, 2006
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Tanning beds produce high levels of ultra-violet (UV) light that tan the skin and burn the cornea, the clear covering of the eye. The burn is not felt until 6-12 hours after exposure, so you can suffer a severe burn without realizing it. UV light may also cause cataracts, and be a factor in the [...]
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Tuesday, September 19, 2006
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