Hyperopia

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Hyperopia (Farsightedness) Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments What is Hyperopia? Around 5 to 10 percent of Americans have hyperopia—commonly referred to as farsightedness. Mild hyperopia is the norm for young children,…

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Myopia

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Myopia (Nearsightedness) Myopia Overview About 30% of Americans live with myopia—also known as nearsightedness. This condition interferes with up-close vision but makes far-away objects appear blurry. This condition typically first…

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Glaucoma

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Glaucoma: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment Glaucoma is an eye disease that causes vision loss and blindness by damaging your optic nerve. Early detection is critical to slowing and preventing…

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PRK

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Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) Eye Surgery Experience Clear Vision for Life Photorefractive keratectomy, or PRK eye surgery, is a one-time procedure that has helped enhance the vision of patients who cannot…

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SMILE

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Small Incision Lenticule Extraction SMILE Eye Surgery Small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) is a minimally invasive laser eye surgery that treats astigmatism and nearsightedness. SMILE is gaining popularity because of…

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Cataracts

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Cataracts Cataracts Overview Cataracts are one of the most common eye conditions affecting Americans today. If you develop a cataract, you may not notice its symptoms at first, but over…

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