LASIK Eye Surgery – A Guide for Patients

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LASIK, short for Laser-Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis, is a popular and safe form of refractive eye surgery. It is used to correct common vision problems such as nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), and astigmatism. The Procedure During a LASIK procedure, a laser is used to reshape the cornea, the clear front part of the eye, to improve…

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Eye Vision Issue That Affects ‘Tens Of Millions’ Of People Linked To Vision Loss, Warns Study

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A study warned people who suffer from extremely dry eyes may have an increased risk of losing their sight. Some smaller studies suggest there could be links between the ophthalmic conditions that cause vision impairment — age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, diabetic-related eye diseases, and glaucoma — and cognitive decline. Vision impairment can happen anytime during…

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ICYMI: Genetics of glaucoma

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[ad_1] Janey Wiggs, MD, PhD, associate chief of Ophthalmology Clinical Research at Massachusetts Eye & Ear discusses genetics of glaucoma, providing an overview of what is known about genes and gene mutations that can cause or contribute to glaucoma. [ad_2] Source link

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