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- Laser Peripheral Iridotomy

August 4, 2021 |

Laser Peripheral Iridotomy

Your condition Fluid in the eye (aqueous) is produced by the ciliary body, and drains out through the…

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- Keratoconus

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Keratoconus

What is keratoconus? Keratoconus is a condition affecting the cornea, the clear front window of the eye that…

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- Iritis (Anterior Uveitis)

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Iritis (Anterior Uveitis)

What is iritis? Iritis or anterior uveitis is an inflammatory condition involving the coloured part of the eye…

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- Intravenous sedation

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Intravenous sedation

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- Hyphaema

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Hyphaema

What is a hyphaema? A hyphaema is bleeding in the front part of the eye. It is most…

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- How to use Eye Ointment

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How to use Eye Ointment

Read the instructions on the label and treat only the eye stated. Using eye ointment can be a…

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- Glaucoma Suspect

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Glaucoma Suspect

Who is a glaucoma suspect? A glaucoma suspect is a person who is at risk of developing glaucoma….

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- Glaucoma (Vision Initiative)

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Glaucoma (Vision Initiative)

The content in this fact sheet has been produced by the Vision Initiative.

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- Focal Laser Treatment

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Focal Laser Treatment

Your condition The retina is a layer at the back of the eye that is responsible for vision….

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- Ethambutol Ocular Toxicity

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Ethambutol Ocular Toxicity

What is Ethambutol Ethambutol is an antibiotic medication used to treat tuberculosis. In rare cases it can cause…

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- Enucleation and Evisceration (removal of the eye)

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Enucleation and Evisceration (removal of the eye)

What is enucleation and evisceration? Enucleation and evisceration are terms that refer to surgery to remove the eye…

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- Endophthalmitis

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Endophthalmitis

What is endophthalmitis? Endophthalmitis (end-op-thal-mitis) is severe inflammation of the inside of the eye. It is a rare…

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