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Keratoconus
Keratoconus is a degenerative disease of the
cornea that causes it to gradually thin and bulge into a
cone-like shape.
Macular
Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) is a degenerative
condition of the macula (the central retina).
Macular Edema
Cystoid macular edema (CME), or swelling of the macula,
typically occurs as a result of disease, injury or more
rarely, eye surgery.
Macular Hole
Macular hole is a
problem that affects the very central portion of the retina.
Macular Pucker
Epi-retinal membrane (ERM) or macular pucker is a
cellophane-like membrane that forms over the macula.
Myopia
Nearsightedness or myopia, occurs when light entering the eye
focuses in front of the retina instead of directly on it.
Nearsightedness
Nearsightedness or myopia, occurs when light
entering the eye focuses in front of the retina instead of
directly on it.
Neovascularization of
the Cornea
New
(neo) blood vessel growth (vascularization) on the cornea is
often caused by contact lens complications.
Nevus (Choroidal)
A nevus is typically a flat,
benign, pigmented area that may appear inside the eye or on its
surface.
Nevus (Iris)
A nevus is typically a flat,
benign, pigmented area that may appear inside the eye or on its
surface.
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