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February 06, 2012
   

Eye Concerns


Diseases and Disorders

Bulging Eyes
Swelling of the muscles, fat, and tissue behind the eyes—which makes the eyes protrude.
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Cataracts
Cataracts are a degenerative form of eye condition in which the lens gradually becomes opaque.
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CMV Retinitis
CMV Retinitis is a serious infection of the retina that affects people with AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) and that may also affect people with other immune disorders.
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Crossed Eyes (strabismus)
Strabismus is a general term for eyes that are misaligned and point in different directions.
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Diabetic Macular Edema
DME is a condition where fluid accumulates in the macula and results in patients experiencing blurred vision, which may progress to blindness.
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Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy is a result of damage to the blood vessels in the eyes due to Diabetes. The damaged blood vessels may leak fluid or bleed, causing the retina to swell, and vision to become blurred.
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Glaucoma
Glaucoma occurs when a build-up of fluid in the eye creates pressure, damaging the optic nerve.
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Keratoconus
Keratoconus occurs when the cornea, which is usually round, becomes thin and cone shaped.
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Lazy Eye
Lazy Eye commonly known as amblyopia is poor vision in an eye that does not receive adequate stimulation during early childhood.
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Low Vision
Low vision is a reduction in vision, which cannot be corrected with the use of ordinary glasses or contact lenses.
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Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the physical disturbance of the area of sharpest vision called the macula.
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Ocular Hypertension
Ocular hypertension is an increase in pressure in the eye that is above the range considered normal.
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Retinal Detachment
When the retina detaches, the vitreous gel simply pulls away from the retina.
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Twitching & Tics
Sometimes your eyelid simply twitches.
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Uveitis
Uveitis is the inflammation of the inside the eye, specifically affecting one or more of the three parts of the eye that make up the uvea.
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Images from Clinical Opthalmology 4th Edition - Kanski
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