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Red Eye
The redness associated with “red eye” is usually caused by dilated or swollen blood vessels. As a result, the surface of the eye looks bloodshot. In contrast to
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Retinal Disorders
Retinal disorders are conditions that affect the layer of tissue at the back of the eye, known as the retina. This important part of the
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Retinitis Pigmentosa
The term retinitis pigmentosa (RP) refers to a set of degenerative genetic diseases that gradually kill off the light-sensing cells (rods and cones) of the
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Scleritis
The sclera is the white portion of the eye. Scleritis is an inflammation of this white portion of the eye. This condition can be extremely
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Seborrheic Dermatitis
Dermatitis identifies an inflammatory condition of the skin. Sudden or persistent swelling and redness are characteristic, along with some degree of itching or burning. In
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Sjogren’s Syndrome
Pronounced SHOW-grins, Sjogren’s syndrome is a disorder of the immune system, or an autoimmune disease, which causes the body’s immune system to attack and harm
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Sleep in the Eyes (Eye Discharge)
Sometimes referred to as “sleep” or eye matter, eye discharge that appears in normal consistency upon waking is a typical part of your body’s defense
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Special Needs
The cognitive differences of special needs children and adults are well-documented, but vision issues often receive less attention. People with special needs have the same
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Stargardt Disease
Loss of eyesight and macular degeneration are typically associated with aging. Stargardt disease, however, an inherited form of macular degeneration, commonly affects children and young
