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  • Should I have cataract surgery?

    Article
    10/01/07, Healthwise

    A cataract is a painless, cloudy area in the lens of the eye. Cataract surgery removes the clouded lens. In order for you to see, the lens must be replaced. It may be replaced in one of two ways:

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  • Glaucoma - Home Treatment

    Article
    05/23/08, Healthwise

    The success of treatment for glaucoma depends on your learning about the disease, using your medicines as prescribed, and getting routine checkups to monitor the condition and prevent complications. By doing so, you can decrease your chan

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  • Diabetic Retinopathy - Treatment Overview

    Article
    04/13/07, Healthwise

    There is no cure for diabetic retinopathy. However, laser treatment (photocoagulation) is usually very effective at preventing vision loss if it is done before the retina has been severely damaged. Surgical removal of the vitr

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  • Diabetic Retinopathy - Home Treatment

    Article
    04/13/07, Healthwise

    You can help prevent or slow the progression of diabetic retinopathy. Even if you have vision loss, it is important for you to be an active participant in your daily diabetes care. The following key points can help you maintain an act

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  • Diabetic Retinopathy - Surgery

    Article
    04/13/07, Healthwise

    Surgical removal of the vitreous gel (vitrectomy) is one of only two effective treatments for diabetic retinopathy. Laser treatment is the other. Vitrectomy does not cure the disease, but it may improve vision in people who have d

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  • Levofloxacin ophthalmic

    Drug
    12/20/07, Healthwise

    Use this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

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  • Unoprostone ophthalmic

    Drug
    04/09/08, Healthwise

    Unoprostone ophthalmic may cause a gradual change in the color of your eyes or eyelids and lashes, as well as increased growth or thickness of your eyelashes. These color changes, usually an increase in brown pigment, occur slowly and you may not not

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  • Travoprost ophthalmic

    Drug
    04/09/08, Healthwise

    Travoprost ophthalmic may cause a gradual change in the color of your eyes or eyelids and lashes, as well as increased growth or thickness of your eyelashes. These color changes, usually an increase in brown pigment, occur slowly and you may not noti

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  • Bimatoprost ophthalmic

    Drug
    04/10/08, Healthwise

    Bimatoprost ophthalmic may cause a gradual change in the color of your eyes or eyelids and lashes, as well as increased growth or thickness of your eyelashes. These color changes, usually an increase in brown pigment, occur slowly and you may not not

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  • Cyclosporine ophthalmic

    Drug
    02/13/04, Healthwise

    Do not use cyclosporine ophthalmic while wearing contact lenses. Contact lenses may be reinserted 15 minutes following administration of cyclosporine ophthalmic, unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

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