Vision & Health Blog

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  Macular Hole

  A small break that develops in the macula is called a macular hole. The size of the hole and its location on the retina determine the effect on your vision.

  

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  Vitreous Detachment

  The vitreous is the gel-like substance filling your eyeball. It is composed of millions of fine fibers that are attached to the surface of the retina (the light-sensitive tissue in your eyes).

  

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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.