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Ocular
Histoplasmosis
Histoplasmosis is caused by a fungus commonly found in the dust
and soil of the Mississippi-Ohio River Valley region.
Ocular Rosacea
Ocular rosacea is associated with a chronic skin condition
known as acne rosacea.
Optic Neuritis
Optic neuritis refers to swelling or inflammation of the optic
nerve.
Outward Turned Eyelid
Patients with ectropion have a sagging lower eyelid that
leaves the eye exposed and dry.
Pinguecula
A pinguecula is a benign, yellowish growth that
forms on the conjunctiva.
Pink Eye
Conjunctivitis, commonly known as pink eye, is an infection of
the conjunctiva (the outer-most layer of the eye that covers
the sclera).
Posterior Capsular Opacification
PC haze can occur when the remaining portion of the capsule
becomes clouded...about 25% of cataract surgery patients.
Presbyopia
Presbyopia, also known as the “short arm syndrome,” is a term
used to describe an eye in which the natural lens can no
longer accommodate.
Pterygium
Pterygium
is a raised, wedge-shaped growth of the conjunctiva.
Ptosis
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.
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