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Grave’s Disease
Graves’ disease is due to an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism) causing weight loss, insomnia, heat intolerance, and hyperactivity. This disease causes exophthalmos (bulging of the
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Herpes Keratitis
Herpes simplex keratitis is an infection of the cornea, or clear outer tissue of the eye, caused by the herpes simplex virus. This is the
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Herpes Simplex Keratitis
Herpes simplex keratitis (HSK) is a virus affecting the front clear part of the eye, the cornea. It usually affects one eye, and since the
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Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
Herpes zoster, or “shingles,” is a painful viral infection of the nervous system that causes a characteristic rash and blistering usually limited to one side
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High Order Aberrations
In an ideal world, everyone would have perfectly-shaped eyes. The reality, however, is that practically every eye has some form of aberration somewhere in it.
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Hordeolum – Chalazion
A hordeolum or external hordeolum is commonly called a stye. It is caused by an acute bacterial infection of the sebaceous glands of the eyelid.
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How the Eyes Work
Every morning, we open our eyes and become immersed in a wealth of visual information. The eyes and related brain structures are a complex system
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How to Read Prescriptions
Vision that is 20/20 describes a normal level of clarity and sharpness in your vision. This is called visual acuity. This measurement offers a way
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How Vision Therapy Helps
The goal of vision therapy is to treat vision problems that cannot be fully addressed through eyeglasses, contact lenses or surgery. For example, studies show
