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Cataracts, Glaucoma, Glasses and Contacts, Macular Degeneration, Eye Diseases and more!
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Glaucoma
Damage to the optic nerve. The first signs of damage are side (peripheral) vision defects and difficulty with night vision. Early diagnosis and treatment with drugs or sometimes surgery can minimize vision loss.
Cataracts
A clouding of the lens inside the eye. Causes are aging, long-term exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet radiation, injury, disease and inherited disorders. If the eye is healthy, a cataract can be surgically removed and vision restored, usually with intraocular lens implants.
Macular Degeneration
An area on the retina responsible for sharp central vision deteriorates, causing blurred vision, and for some, a blind spot in the central area of vision. It is the leading cause of blindness in people over the age of 50.
Dry Eye Syndrome
The eyes do not produce enough tears or the tears do not have the proper composition. Causes include age, blinking or eyelid problems, medications, dry climate, wind, dust, and chemical or thermal burns to the eyes. Treatments are available so the eyes remain healthy and vision unaffected.
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