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Glaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve. Read this brochure to tell
you a little about intraocular pressure, primary open-angle glaucoma,
angle-closure glaucoma, normal tension glaucoma and childhood glaucoma.
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The macula is the small part of the eye's retina that is responsible for our
central vision. This condition affects both distance and close vision and
can make some activities very difficult or impossible.
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Over time, diabetes can damage blood vessels in the retina, the nerve layer
at the back of the eye that senses light and helps to send images to the brain.
The damage to retinal vessels is referred to as diabetic retinopathy.
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Phacoemulsification (Phaco) is a surgical method used to remove a cataract,
which is a clouding of the eye's naturally clear lense.
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Photodynamic therapy (PDT), an outpatient procedure involving the use of a
special light-activated drug, may be used to treat some patients with the wet
form of AMD with fewer visual side effects than other treatments.
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