Retinal Artery Occlusion
The retina is the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye that is responsible for vision. Blood circulation to most of the retina's surface is through only one artery and only one vein. If either blood vessel or one of their smaller branches ... [... more]
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Blockage of Central Retinal Arteries and Veins
The central retinal artery, the main vessel that supplies blood to the retina, can become completely blocked because of atherosclerosis or particles, such as blood clots, that float in the bloodstream and block a vessel (emboli). Inflammation of ... [... more]
Merck |
El cuidado de los ojos: mitos y realidades
Usar una computadora o un monitor, le hace daño a los ojos. Aunque el uso de un monitor se asocia con la fatiga visual, no le hace daño a los ojos. No hay prueba científica que indique que sentarse muy cerca del televisor es malo [... more]
National Eye Institute |
For Immediate Release September 8, 2008
Three young adults with Leber Congenital Amaurosis-a severe degenerative disease of the retina caused by a mutation in the RPE65 gene-reported improvements in vision after undergoing a specialized gene transfer procedure. In October and December, ... [... more]
National Eye Institute |
Flashes and Floaters
Flashes and Floaters: Condition information and pictures for adults - Overview. Flashes and floaters describes a condition that comes from changes in the back chamber of the eye (the posterior... Floaters often appear as pieces of lint, dust, or ... [... more]
Visual Dx Health |
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Protect Eyes Against Retinopathy, ...
Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids protect against the development and progression of retinopathy, a deterioration of the retina, in mice. This is the major finding of a study that appears in the July 2007 issue of the journal The researchers ... [... more]
National Institutes of Health |
Detached and Torn Retina
The retina is the nerve layer at the back of your eye. When the retina is pulled away from its normal position, it doesn't work and vision is blurred. If you see flashing lights, floaters, or a gray shadow in your vision, contact your ... [... more]
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American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and ...
Member Resource Library Member Communications Medical Library/Questions Preguntas Más Frecuentes (Nuevo) Policy Statements about Eye Diseases AAPOS Demographic Database (updated 3/21/08) Fellowship Training/Programs Other Professional ... [... more]
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On Exhibit at NLM
The National Library of Medicine (NLM), on the campus of NIH in Bethesda, Maryland, is the world's largest medical library. It collects materials in all major areas of the health sciences and to a lesser degree in such areas as chemistry, ... [... more]
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Find an Eye M.D.
The American Academy of Ophthalmology offers Find an Eye M.D., an on-line listing of member ophthalmologists practicing in the United States and abroad. You are prohibited from downloading, republishing, reselling or duplicating, in whole or in ... [... more]
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