Eye Diseases & Conditions
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Coloboma
Coloboma refers to rare conditions in which normal tissue in or around the eye is missing. It may affect the eyelid, lens, macula, retina, optic nerve, or uvea (including the iris and pupil).
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Retinoblastoma
Retinoblastoma is a tumor of the eye that most often develops in young children under age 5. The tumor develops from the cells of the retina, which grow in size and number.
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Retinal Diseases
An eye care professional can diagnose retinal diseases through a comprehensive dilated eye exam. Additional tests performed during this exam can visualize the blood vessels of the retina and measure the electrical activity of cells of the retina.
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Color Blindness
Color blindness is a condition in which your perception of colors is deficient and differs from what most people see. It is more common in men than women.
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Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a serious eye disorder that mainly affects babies born before 31 weeks of pregnancy and who weigh 2 3/4 pounds or less. It is one of the most common causes of vision loss in children and can lead to lifelong blindness and visual impairment.
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Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
Pink eye refers to inflammation of the conjunctiva—the layer of thin, clear tissue lining the inside your eyelids and covering the whites of your eyes. Inflammation makes the blood vessels more visible, giving the appearance of pink eye.
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Stargardt Disease
Stargardt disease is a disorder of the macula of the retina, the part of the eye that senses light and sends signals to the brain to process the images you see.
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Detached Retina
Retinal detachment (detached retina) occurs when the retina comes lose from its normal position. Fluid make leak into the area underneath the retina, and there may be a tear or break in the retina.
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Usher Syndrome
Usher syndrome is a condition that results in impairment of both hearing and vision, as well as balance. It is diagnosed in children who have inherited an abnormal gene for Usher syndrome from both parents.
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Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetes, especially when it’s not well controlled, can impair the eyes and cause serious vision loss.
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