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What Happens in an Eye Examination
Dr. Mary Lou Riederer, OD explains what happens in an eye examination.
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Uveitis
Uveitis Definition Uveitis is an inflammation of the uveal tract, which lines the inside of the eye behind the cornea. Much of the uvea lies between the retina and tough, outer sclera. The uveal tract has three parts: the iris, the ciliary body, and
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Amblyopia
Amblyopia Definition Amblyopia refers to diminished vision in either one or both eyes, for which no cause can be discovered upon examination of the eye. Amblyopia is the medical term used when the vision in one of the eyes is reduced because the eye
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Phacoemulsification for Cataracts
Phacoemulsification for cataracts Definition Phacoemulsification cataract surgery is a procedure in which an ultrasonic device is used to break up and then remove a cloudy lens, or cataract, from the eye to improve vision. The insertion of an intraoc
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LASIK eye surgery
Astigmatism, cornea, excimer laser, eye surgery, hyperopia, laser-assisted in situ, laser epithelial keratomileusis, laser vision correction, LASIK, keratomileusis, myopia, photorefractive keratotomy (PRK), refractive eye surgery, refractory surgery,
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Presbyopia
Presbyopia Definition The term presbyopia means "old eye" and is a vision condition involving the loss of the eye's ability to focus on close objects. Description Presbyopia is a condition that occurs as a part of normal aging and is not considered t
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Eye Examination
Eye examination Definition An eye examination is a series of tests that measure a person's ocular health and visual status, to detect abnormalities in the components of the visual system, and to determine how well the person can see. Purpose An eye e
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Retinopathies
Retinopathies Definition Retinopathy is a noninflammatory disease of the retina. There are many causes and types of retinopathy. Description The retina is the thin membrane that lines the back of the eye and contains light-sensitive cells (photorecep
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Retinopathy
Retinopathy Definition Retinopathy is a noninflammatory disease of the retina. There are many causes and types of retinopathy. Description The retina is the thin membrane that lines the back of the eye and contains light-sensitive cells (photorecepto
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Macular degeneration—age-related
Macular degeneration—age-related Definition Macular degeneration age-related (AMD) is one of the most common causes of vision loss among adults over age 55 living in developed countries. It is caused by the breakdown of the macula, a small spot locat
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