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Glaucoma
Glaucoma refers to a group of disorders that lead to damage to the optic nerve, the nerve that carries visual information from the eye to the brain.
Glaucoma refers to a group of disorders that lead to damage to the optic nerve, the nerve that carries visual information from the eye to the brain.
Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration is an eye disorder that makes it difficult to see fine details. The condition affects the macula, the part of the retina responsible for central vision.
Macular degeneration is an eye disorder that makes it difficult to see fine details. The condition affects the macula, the part of the retina responsible for central vision.
Menopause
Menopause is the transition period in a woman''s life when her ovaries stop producing eggs, her body produces less estrogen and progesterone, and menstruation becomes less frequent, eventually stop...
Menopause is the transition period in a woman''s life when her ovaries stop producing eggs, her body produces less estrogen and progesterone, and menstruation becomes less frequent, eventually stop...
Organic Brain Syndrome
Organic brain syndrome(OBS) is a general term that refers to diseases(usually not psychiatric disorders) that cause decreased mental function.
Organic brain syndrome(OBS) is a general term that refers to diseases(usually not psychiatric disorders) that cause decreased mental function.
Cataract
A cataract is a cloudy area in the lens of the eye.This article focuses on cataracts in adults. For information on cataracts in children, see: Congenital cataracts.
A cataract is a cloudy area in the lens of the eye.This article focuses on cataracts in adults. For information on cataracts in children, see: Congenital cataracts.
Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer''s disease(AD), one form of dementia, is a progressive, degenerative brain disease. It affects memory, thinking, and behavior.
Alzheimer''s disease(AD), one form of dementia, is a progressive, degenerative brain disease. It affects memory, thinking, and behavior.
Parkinsons Disease
Parkinson''s disease is a disorder of the brain that leads to shaking(tremors) and difficulty with walking, movement, and coordination.
Parkinson''s disease is a disorder of the brain that leads to shaking(tremors) and difficulty with walking, movement, and coordination.
Presbyopia
Presbyopia is a condition in which the lens of the eye loses its ability to focus, making it difficult to see objects up close.The condition is associated with aging and gets worse over time.
Presbyopia is a condition in which the lens of the eye loses its ability to focus, making it difficult to see objects up close.The condition is associated with aging and gets worse over time.Topics
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