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A Word About Other Eye Conditions

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Author:   Dr. Ed Saub

Topic:   Other Eye Conditions

Amblyopia

Amblyopia (“lazy eye”) is caused by unequal refractive errors, misaligned eyes (strabismus) or other abnormalities. Pa…
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Author:   Dr. Ed Saub

Topic:   Other Eye Conditions

Carotid Artery Disease and the Eye

The carotid (pronounced ka-rah-tid) arteries are located in your neck and are the main arteries supplying blood to the eyes and b…
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Author:   Dr. Ed Saub

Topic:   Other Eye Conditions

Central Serous Retinopathy

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Author:   Dr. Ed Saub

Topic:   Other Eye Conditions

Fuchs’ Corneal Dystrophy

Fuchs’ dystrophy is a progressive disease affecting the part of the eye called the cornea. The cornea is like the crystal co…
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Author:   Dr. Ed Saub

Topic:   Other Eye Conditions

Herpes Simplex and the Eye

Herpes simplex is a virus that infects the skin, mucous membranes and nerves. There are two major types of herpes…
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Author:   Dr. Ed Saub

Topic:   Other Eye Conditions

Herpes Zoster (Shingles) and the Eye

Herpes zoster, commonly known as “shingles”, is caused by the same virus responsible for chicken pox. After being infe…
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Author:   Dr. Ed Saub

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Ischemic Optic Neuropathy

Ischemic (pronounced iss-KEE-mik) optic neuropathy (ION) is a relatively sudden loss of central vision, side vision, or both due …
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Author:   Dr. Ed Saub

Topic:   Other Eye Conditions

Keratoconus

Keratoconus (pronounced KEHR-uh-toh-KOH-nus) is an uncommon condition in which the normally round, dome-like cornea (the clear fr…
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Lattice Degeneration of the Retina

Lattice Degeneration of the retina occurs in about 6-8% of the population. It is condition where the peripheral retina develops small hol…
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