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Diabetic retinopathy is an eye condition that can affect the retina of people who have diabetes.
The retina is the light-sensitive tissue that lines the back of the eye, and it detects light that is then processed as an image by the brain....
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A refraction is a test done by your eye doctor to determine if glasses will make you see better and what your prescription is.
The charges for a refraction are covered by some insurances but not by all.
For example, Medicare does not cover...
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The tears that coat the surface of your eyes have both a liquid and a mucous layer to them. It is normal to have a small amount of mucus in your tear film. But that mucus can significantly increase when the eye gets irritated.
Some of the most...
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A wrinkle on the retina -- which is also known as an epiretinal membrane (ERM) or a macular pucker -- is a thin, translucent tissue that develops on the surface of the retina.
The retina is the inner layer that lines the inside of the back of...
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Fall brings a lot of fun, with Halloween playing a big part in that.
But did you know that some Halloween practices could harm your vision? Take Halloween contacts, for instance. Costume contacts vary widely, with everything from monster eyes...
