Patient Information
DRY EYE
The natural tears that your eyes produce are composed of three layers: the outer lipid layer, a middle watery layer, and the inner mucous layer. Dry eye is the term used to describe eyes that do not produce enough tears or tears with the proper...
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CATARACTS
A cataract is a clouding or darkening that develops in the normally clear lens of the eye. This prevents the lens from properly focusing light on the retina, resulting in a loss of vision described by many people as a "film over the eye". It is...
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GLAUCOMA
Glaucoma is an eye disease in which the passages that allow fluid in the eye to drain becomes clogged or blocked. This results in the amount of fluid in the eye to build up and cause increased pressure inside the eye. This increased pressure...
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DIABETES
Diabetes is the leading cause of vision loss for Americans under the age of 74. This disease is characterized by too much sugar in the blood, which can cause damage throughout the body, including the eyes. When seen in the eyes, it is called...
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