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Cataracts

Cataracts

A cataract is a cloudy area in the normally clear lens inside the eye. The cloudy area worsens as protein fibers in the lens clump together, preventing light rays from passing through the lens and focusing on the retina, the light-sensitive.. Read More

Eyes | 08.22.08 | 1 Comment

Warning Signs of Acute Glaucoma

Warning Signs of Acute Glaucoma

Chronic open-angle glaucoma, the most common type of glaucoma, develops gradually and usually produces no symptoms until blind spots begin to appear in peripheral (side) vision. Acute closed-angle glaucoma occurs suddenly and causes the fol.. Read More

Eyes | 08.22.08 | No Comments

Glaucoma

Glaucoma

There are two major types of glaucoma—chronic open-angle glaucoma and acute closed-angle glaucoma. Chronic open-angle glaucoma is the most common. It usually develops gradually over a number of years. In chronic openangle glaucoma, the no.. Read More

Eyes | 08.22.08 | 2 Comments

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