Vision & Health Blog

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  Presbyopia

  Presbyopia means having problems seeing objects clearly when they are up close. It is a Greek word that means “old eye,” because presbyopia is a common condition that increases with aging.

  

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  Myopia (Nearsightedness)

  Myopia is another name for nearsightedness. If you have myopia, objects that are far appear less clear to you than those that are closer.

  

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  Macular Pucker

  A macular pucker is scar tissue that has developed on the macula, the central part of the retina of the eye. It typically affects just one eye, though the other eye may develop a macular pucker later.

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  Macular Hole

  A small break that develops in the macula is called a macular hole. The size of the hole and its location on the retina determine the effect on your vision.

  

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  Macular Edema

  The macula is the central part of the retina—the light-sensing tissue in each eye. The macula is responsible for sharp, “straight-ahead” vision. Macular edema is the build up of fluid in the macula, causing it to swell and distorting vision.

  

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  Low Vision

  Low vision is a permanent loss of vision that cannot be improved with eyeglasses, contact lenses, medicine, or surgery. It makes everyday tasks more challenging. It can be shocking and depressing to learn you have low vision, but there are things you can do to cope with it.

  

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  Histoplasmosis

  Histoplasmosis is a fungal infection caused by Histoplasma capsulatum (histo) spores, which are inhaled into the lungs. The fungus is found in the soil and may be released into the air when plowing fields, digging holes, or sweeping chicken coops.

  

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  Glaucoma

  Glaucoma refers to a group of diseases that can cause vision loss by damaging the optic nerve. It can occur in one or both eyes.

  

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  Floaters

  Floaters are small specks, squiggly lines, or cobweb-like images that seem to dart about in front of your eyes, especially in front of something bright—like a blue sky or a white background (such as a computer screen or paper). They move as your eyes move.

  

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  Dry Eye

  Dry eye results when there are not enough tears to properly lubricate the eyes, or the quality of the tears is not sufficient. It is one of the most common eye conditions, affecting millions of adults in the United States.