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Choosing Intraocular Lens (IOL)

An Intraocular Lens (IOL) is a medical device that are implanted inside the eye or simply called as an artificial lens and it replaces the eye’s natural lens that is removed during cataract s...

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What Is Glaucoma?

Glaucoma is a group of eye disorders that lead to progressive damage to the nerve that connects the eye to the brain called the optic nerve. People with glaucoma can lose nerve tissue, resulti...

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Types of Glaucoma

Following are the different types of glaucoma and their potential causes.

Open-Angle Glaucoma

Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG)
is by far t...

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Glaucoma Risk Factors

The following factors can increase the risk for developing glaucoma:

Age
People over age 60 are at increased risk for the disease. African Americans, however, are at ...

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How is glaucoma treated?

Glaucoma treatment is aimed at reducing pressure in the eye. Regular use of prescription eye drops are the most common and often the first treatment. Some cases may require systemic medications, la...

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