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Cataract
A cataract is a clouding of the
natural lens, the part of the eye responsible for focusing
light and producing clear, sharp images.
Cellophane Retinopathy
Epi-retinal membrane (ERM) or macular pucker is a
cellophane-like membrane that forms over the macula.
Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
Retinal vein occlusion occurs when the circulation of a
retinal vein becomes obstructed by an adjacent blood vessel,
causing hemorrhages in the retina.
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR) is a problem that
affects the macula (central portion of the retina).
Chalazion
A chalazion (stye) is a small lump in the eyelid caused by
obstruction of an oil producing or meibomian gland.
Chemical Burn
After chemical exposure, the first step is to immediately
(within seconds) begin flushing the eye with water.
Choroidal Neovascular Membrane
Choroidal neovascular membrane (CNVM) is a problem that is
related to a wide variety of retinal diseases, but is most
commonly linked to age-related macular degeneration.
Choroidal Nevus
A nevus is typically a flat, benign, pigmented area that may
appear inside the eye or on its surface.
Cogan's Dystrophy
Cogan's Dystrophy is a disease that affects the cornea. It is
commonly called Map-Dot-Fingerprint Dystrophy because of
microscopic dot and fingerprint-like patterns that form within
the layers of the cornea.
Color Blindness
Color blindness may be a hereditary condition or caused by
disease of the optic nerve or retina.
Computer Vision Syndrome
Computer vision
syndrome (CVS) is a term that describes eye-related problems and the
other symptoms caused by prolonged computer use.
Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis, commonly known as pink eye, is an infection of
the conjunctiva (the outer-most layer of the eye that covers
the sclera).
Corneal Dystrophy
Fuchs’ dystrophy is an inherited condition that affects the
delicate inner layer (endothelium) of the cornea.
Corneal Ulcer
A corneal ulcer forms when the surface of the cornea is
damaged or compromised.
Cystoid Macular Edema
Cystoid macular edema (CME), or swelling of the macula,
typically occurs as a result of disease, injury or more
rarely, eye surgery.
Cytomegalovirus
The cytomegalovirus (CMV) is related to the herpes virus and
is present in almost everyone.
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