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    • JULY 26, 2017
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    Do Treatments and A Cure Lie Ahead for Retinal Eye Diseases?

    Diseases of the retina are progressive diseases that worsen over time, causing permanent vision impairment. They can strike people of any age, from young children to older adults. Currently there is no cure, although there is news to report as researchers try to decode the diseases in order to improve treatments. Some of the retinaRead more
    • MAY 13, 2014
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    Diabetic Retinopathy

    Diabetic Retinopathy

    Diabetic retinopathy — vision-threatening damage to the retina of the eye caused by diabetes — is the leading cause of blindness among working-age Americans, according to the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH). Yet, many cases could be prevented with regular eye exams and appropriate treatment. Currently more than 5 million Americans age 40 and older have diabetic retinopathy

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    • JANUARY 19, 2015
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    Diabetic Retinopathy

    Diabetic retinopathy is the most common diabetic eye disease caused by changes in the retinal blood vessels. In diabetic retinopathy, the retinal blood vessels may swell and leak in some patients, while in others new vessels can grow on the surface of the retina too, resulting in loss of light sensitivity of retina, affecting vision.

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    • DECEMBER 7, 2017
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    December is Eye Safety Month

    December is Eye Safety Month and a good time to learn how to avoid eye hazards in the home.  Each year common household products cause nearly 125,000 eye injuries - the majority of them preventable. Here are tips and suggestions that can help you and your family prevent eye injuries at home. When it comesRead more