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Age
Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) is a
degenerative condition of the macula (the central retina).
Amblyopia
Amblyopia is a term used to describe an uncorrectable loss of
vision in an eye that appears to be normal. It’s commonly
referred to as “lazy eye” and can occur for a variety of
reasons.
Artery Occlusion
A retinal artery occlusion occurs when the central retinal artery or
one of the arteries that branch off of it becomes blocked.
Astigmatism
Astigmatism means that the cornea is oval like a football
instead of spherical like a basketball. Most astigmatic
corneas have two curves – a steeper curve and a flatter curve.
Basal
Cell Carcinoma
Basal cell carcinoma is a type of skin cancer
that occurs most commonly on the face or neck, often near an
eyelid or on the nose.
Blepharitis
Blepharitis is a common inflammatory condition that affects
the eyelids.
Branch Retinal Artery Occlusion
A retinal artery occlusion occurs when the central retinal artery or
one of the arteries that branch off of it becomes blocked.
Branch 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.
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