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Diseases of the Eye

Many eye diseases have no symptoms. Regular comprehensive eye examinations are important for early detection and treatment of eye disease.
Eye Disease Simulation Gallery
An image gallery of eye disease simulations.
Retinoblastoma
Retinoblastoma is a rare eye cancer that occurs in children.
An Overview of Retinitis Pigmentosa
Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is the name given to a group of inherited eye diseases that affect the retina. In retinitis pigmentosa, patients experience progressive vision loss.
Graves' Disease
Graves' disease is the most common form of hyperthyroidism.
Can Behcet's Disease Cause Blindness?
Can Behcet's disease cause blindness?
What Is Behcet's Disease?
Behcet's is an autoimmune disease that may cause severe problems of the eye.
Top 4 Ways to Delay Cataracts
Although we can't prevent them, there are things we can do to slow the development of cataracts. Here are the top four ways to delay cataracts.
Top 10 Tips for Macular Degeneration Patients
Making a few simple lifestyle changes can have a significant impact on your life if you have macular degeneration. The following tips may benefit the health of your retina and improve your overall quality of life.
Top 9 Macular Degeneration Risk Factors
It is possible to have none of the risk factors listed here and still develop macular degeneration. However, the more risk factors you have, the more likely you are to develop the disease. If you think you may be at risk, ask your eye doctor about ways to reduce your chances.
Top 5 Ways to Lower Your Risk for Diabetic Retinopathy
If you have diabetes, you can significantly reduce your risk for developing diabetic retinopathy by following a few tips.
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