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Cataract Surgery
Cataract surgery, also called lens replacement surgery, is the removal of the natural lens of the eye (also called “crystalline lens”) that has developed an opacification, which is referred to as a cataract, and its replacement with an intraocular lens. Metabolic changes of the crystalline lens fibers over time lead to the development of the…
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Tradititional Cataract Surgery Vs Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery
Traditional Cataract Surgery vs. Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery Leer en Español: Cirugía de cataratas tradicional vs. cirugía de cataratas asistida con láser Written By: Kierstan Boyd Aug. 10, 2017 Which one is right for you? Are you planning to have cataract surgery? If so, you may be offered a choice of two surgical options: traditional cataract…
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Cataract surgery – IOL
hat Is an Intraocular Lens Implant? An intraocular lens implant is an artificial replacement for the lens of your eye. It’s part of the surgery to fix cataracts. How Your Eye Works Each eye has a lens — a window made of clear protein and water that sits behind the pupil. The lens focuses light…
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Do you smoke more than 20 cigarettes in a day? It may damage your vision
Smoking more than 20 cigarettes a day may damage your vision by affecting blood vessels and neurons in the retina, a study warns. The study, published in the journal Psychiatry Research, included 71 healthy people who smoked fewer than 15 cigarettes in their lives and 63 who smoked more than 20 cigarettes a day, were…
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Ocular complications of Diabetes
Overview Diabetic retinopathy (die-uh-BET-ik ret-ih-NOP-uh-thee) is a diabetes complication that affects eyes. It’s caused by damage to the blood vessels of the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye (retina). At first, diabetic retinopathy may cause no symptoms or only mild vision problems. Eventually, it can cause blindness. The condition can develop in anyone…
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When to see an eye doctor
As someone who is overly worried about my eyes, I feel like everything is a reason to go to the eye doctor. I’ll make an appointment at the drop of a hat, get dilated, let them poke around — the whole shebang. But for others, the very thought of anyone coming near their peepers is…
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How to protect your eyes from gadgets that emit blue light
How to Protect Your Eyes From Electronic Devices Most people use electronic devices for a considerable number of hours during the day and in the evening. This technology is new to recent generations, and the long-term effects of eye exposure to electronic devices have yet to be determined. What researchers do know is that the…
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Foods that help keep your eyes healthy
For eye examination, make an appointment with us, now: Tel/WhatsApp: 07030000001, 08107531046, 08034971582 Email: eyeupdate@consultant.com People often believe that failing eyesight is an inevitable result of aging or eye strain. In truth, a healthy lifestyle can significantly reduce the risk of eye health problems. The Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS), published in 2001, found that…
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Why your child needs that eye check now.
Schools have reopened across the nation. Send your wads to us for a comprehensive eye examination. When your child cannot see very well, he/she would not be able to follow what the teachers are teaching practically and cognitively. Children who cannot see well at far end up copying the mistakes of their classmates from their…
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Importance of regular eye check
Why are eye tests important? Regular eye tests are important because your eyes don’t usually hurt when something is wrong. A sight test is a vital health check for your eyes that can pick up early signs of eye conditions before you’re aware of any symptoms – many of which can be treated if found…