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    Age-Related Macular Degeneration

    AMD is damage to the macula of the eye in people age 50 and older.

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    Macular Pucker

    A macular pucker is scar tissue that has developed on the macula, the central part of the retina of the eye. It typically affects just one eye, though the other eye may develop a macular pucker later.

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    Cornea and Corneal Diseases

    The outermost layer of your eye is called the cornea. It is clear and shaped like a dome. The cornea receives nutrients and lubrication from tears and the aqueous humor (fluid in the part of the eye behind the cornea). It is composed of three basic layers with two membranes between them.

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    Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)

    Amblyopia occurs when one eye is used more than the other. It is also called “lazy eye.” It happens when the weaker eye does not work well with the brain.

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    Myopia (Nearsightedness)

    Myopia is another name for nearsightedness. If you have myopia, objects that are far appear less clear to you than those that are closer.

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    Healthy Eyes

    Any injuries, disorders, or diseases that impair the delicate interplay between the parts of your eyes can adversely affect your vision—sometimes permanently. So it’s important to take steps to take care of your eyes.

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    Blepharitis

    If you have blepharitis, there is inflammation of the inside or outside of your eyelids due to bacteria or oily flakes at the base of your eyelashes.

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    Presbyopia

    Presbyopia means having problems seeing objects clearly when they are up close. It is a Greek word that means “old eye,” because presbyopia is a common condition that increases with aging.

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    Rare Eye Diseases

    A rare disease is generally considered to be one that affects fewer than 200,000 people in the United States. Some eye diseases are rare. Several are linked to genetic mutations.

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    Cataracts

    A cataract is a clouding of a lens in an eye. It can affect one or both eyes and most often happens in older people. In fact, more than half of Americans age 80 and older have a cataract or had cataract surgery.

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