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The following links and online resources provide useful information about how the eyes work and related health topics.
Cataracts
There are as many misconceptions about what a cataract is as it is not. Gain a clear understanding of this eye disease in this general discussion and overview. LEARN MORE >>
Conductive Keratoplasty (CK)
Conductive Keratoplasty, or CK, is an FDA-approved, minimally invasive near vision correction procedure. It uses radio frequency energy instead of a laser to reshape the surface of the cornea and reduce the need for reading glasses or bifocals by patients with presbyopia (age-related farsightedness). LEARN MORE >>
Contacts
The Dos and Don'ts of wearing and caring for contacts. LEARN MORE >>
Diabetic Eye Care
If you have diabetes mellitus, fluctuations in your blood sugar can weaken blood vessels inside your eyes and damage your vision. Diabetic retinopathy is one of the most common complications of diabetes, and is the leading cause of blindness among working age Americans. It often has no symptoms at first, so regular eye exams are essential. If you have diabetes, it is recommended that you see your eye doctor for a dilated eye exam at least once a year. Pregnant women with diabetes should have an exam in the first trimester because diabetic retinopathy can progress rapidly during pregnancy. It is important that you talk with your eye doctor about how you can further reduce your risk of complications of diabetes. LEARN MORE >>
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States, especially for older people. It is a degenerative disease that, if left untreated, can cause permanent damage to the optic nerve resulting in gradual vision loss and eventual blindness. Early detection and treatment is the best way to prevent vision loss from glaucoma. LEARN MORE >>
The Glaucoma Foundation - About Glaucoma
Glaucoma Research Foundation
Glaucoma Service and Foundation at Wills Eye Hospital
LASIK
Did you know that many common eye conditions are treated routinely with lasers? One of the most popular procedures is LASIK, a type of laser surgery designed to correct refractive problems, such as near or farsightedness. But did you also know that lasers, which are intensely concentrated, finely focused beams of light, are ideal for performing other extremely delicate surgeries as well? LEARN MORE >>
Macular degeneration
Macular degeneration is a progressive eye condition affecting as many as 15 million Americans and millions more around the world. The disease attacks the macula of the eye, where our sharpest central vision occurs. Although it rarely results in complete blindness, it robs the individual of all but the outermost, peripheral vision, leaving only dim images or black holes at the center of vision. LEARN MORE >>
Center for Macular Degeneration
Macular Degeneration Help Center
Macular Degeneration International
Macular Degeneration Network
Macular Degeneration Partnership
Dry Eye
Tear film is made up of three layers: a watery layer that is produced by the lacrimal gland; an oil layer produced by the oil glands in your eyelids; and a mucus layer on the eye surface that provides natural lubrication. If you aren’t producing enough tears, and your oil layer gets too thin to reduce tear evaporation, the mucus layer dries up and your eyes feel dry, scratchy and irritated. LEARN MORE >>