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
optomap | Ultra-Widefield Retinal Imaging Your eyes are a window to your health. Take a closer look with optomap. Protect your vision. We recommend that our patients include an optomap as part of your comprehensive eye exam. The optomap ultra-widefield digital retinal imaging device helps you and your eye doctor make informed decisions about your […]
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Posted on: Mar 4 2019
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By: editor
EPIRETINAL MEMBRANE By Luis Washington Lu, M.D. An epiretinal membrane (ERM) is a semitranslucent sheath of glial cells covering the inner service of the retinal. This ERM can be: Idiopathic: secondary to Posterior Vitreous Separation (Aging) in a sensitive eye Secondary to a variety of conditions including eye vascular occlusions, inflammation, trauma, intraocular surgery, and […]
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Posted on: Feb 12 2019
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By: editor