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Cataracts
A common cause of visual loss in adults

Posterior Capsulotomy (Laser after Cataract Surgery)
Can improve vision after cataract surgery

Vitreous Detachment & Floaters
Very common!

Macular Degeneration
A common cause of visual loss in older adults. NEW: Age Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) Results Reviewed.

Glaucoma
A leading cause of blindness that has no early symptoms!

Diabetic Eye Disease
A leading cause of visual loss that can sometimes be treated, especially early!

Dry Eyes
Common problem

Eye Drops

Strabismus (misaligned eyes) & Amblyopia
One cannot "outgrow" this problem

Overflow tearing & chronic eye infections in infants

Ophthalmic Migraine
Very common

Plaquenil-related Eye Problems
Very uncommon

Eyelid Stye/Chalazion
Very common

Keratoconus
A cornea problem

What is Nearsightedness, Farsightedness, and Astigmatism?
Also see "Refractive Surgery &LASIK"