Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
Included in this section:
Cataract and Cataract Surgery : Detailed information on cataracts, including causes, symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment
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Common Eye Disorders : Detailed information on the most common eye disorders, including age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, refractive errors, retinitis pigmentosa, amblyopia, astigmatism, blepharitis, chalazion, conjunctivitis, dry eye
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Contact Lens Wearers and Cosmetic Safety : Detailed information on cosmetic safety for contact lens wearers
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Corrective Vision Surgery : Detailed information on the most common types of corrective eye surgery for refractive errors, including lasik surgery, photorefractive keratectomy surgery, radial keratotomy surgery, astigmatic keratotomy surgery, and automated lamellar keratoplasty surg
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Diabetic Retinopathy : Detailed information on diabetic retinopathy, including symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment
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Diabetic Retinopathy and Other Eye Problems : Detailed information on diabetic retinopathy, including symptoms, risks, prevention, and treatment
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Eye Anatomy : Detailed anatomical description of the human eye, including full-color, labeled illustrations
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Eye Care Online Resources : List of online resources to find additional information on eye care
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Eye Care Specialists : Detailed information on different eye care specialists, including ophthalmologists, optometrists, opticians, and ocularists
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Eye Examinations : Detailed information on eye examinations and at what age they are recommended
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Eye Glasses and Contact Lenses : Detailed information on eye glasses and contact lenses
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Eye Injury: First Aid : Detailed information on first-aid for eyes and eye safety
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Eye Injury Prevention : Detailed information on eye safety and tips to avoid eye injury
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Eye Safety at the Computer : Detailed information on eye safety at the computer and ways to avoid eye strain
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Glaucoma : Detailed information on glaucoma, including causes, symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment
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Low Vision Devices : Detailed information on low vision devices, including magnifying devices, closed circuit television, larger print items, writing guides, and instruments that provide voice instruction
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Macular Degeneration (AMD), Age-Related : Detailed information on age related macular degeneration, including symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment
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Ophthalmology Glossary : Glossary of terms relating to eye care
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Orbital Tumors : Orbital Tumors
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Retinitis Pigmentosa : Detailed information on retinitis pigmentosa, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Stye (Hordeolum) : Detailed information on stye, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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UV Exposure: Effects : Detailed information on the effects of ultraviolet light and the increased risk of skin cancer, premature aging, cataracts, and immune system damage
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Vision Milestones : Detailed information on a child's vision milestones
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Vision Problems : Detailed information on the most common types of refractive errors, including astigmatism, hyperopia, myopia, and presbyopia
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