This material will help you understand narrow angles and how they are treated. Eye words to know: Optic nerve: A nerve at the back of your eye that connects to your brain. The optic nerve sends light signals to your brain so you can see. Aqueous humor (“aqueous”): Clear liquid inside the front part of […]
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Posted on: Sep 16 2019
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By: editor
By Dr. Luis Washington Lu, M.D. based on the article by Jennifer Sha By 2020 the global prevalence of myopia and high myopia are estimated to be 34% and 5.4% respectively and are predicted to increase. Due to the increased risk of developing complications such as retinal detachment, glaucoma, cataract, and myopic macular degeneration, much […]
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Posted on: Sep 10 2019
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By: editor
One in six Americans age 65 and older have a vision impairment that cannot be corrected with glasses or contact lenses. The risk of eye disease increases with age, yet many older adults neglect to see an ophthalmologist for care. To bring attention to taking care of our eyes as we age, the American Academy […]
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Posted on: Sep 3 2019
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By: editor