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Dacryocystitis
Dacryocystitis is an infection of the tear sac
that lies between the inner corner of the eyelids and the
nose.
Diabetic Retinopathy
Patients with diabetes are more likely to develop eye problems
such as cataracts and glaucoma, but the disease’s affect on
the retina is the main threat to vision.
Droopy Eyelids
Ptosis (pronounced toe' sis), or drooping of the upper eyelid,
may occur for several reasons such as: disease, injury, birth
defect, previous eye surgery and age.
Dry Eyes
Dry eye syndrome is one of the most common problems treated by
eye physicians.
Ectropion
Patients with ectropion have a
sagging lower eyelid that leaves the eye exposed and dry.
Entropion
Entropion, an eyelid that turns inward, is a problem that
typically affects the lower lid.
Epi-retinal membrane
Epi-retinal membrane (ERM) or macular pucker is a
cellophane-like membrane that forms over the macula.
Episcleritis
Episcleritis is an inflammatory condition of the connective
tissue between the conjunctiva and sclera known as the
episclera.
Farsightedness
Farsightedness or hyperopia, occurs when light
entering the eye focuses behind the retina, instead of
directly on it.
Flashes & Floaters
As the vitreous pulls free from the
retina, it is often accompanied by light flashes or floaters.
Foreign Body
Foreign bodies might be superficial, or in more serious
injuries, they may penetrate the eye.
Fuchs' Dystrophy
Fuchs’ dystrophy is an inherited condition that affects the
delicate inner layer (endothelium) of the cornea.
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