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Juvenile macular degeneration
BBC — Juvenile macular degeneration causes damage at the centre of the retina in teenagers, children and infants. Most people think macular degeneration is a condition that affects older people, but it can also affect young people. Other types of ...More…
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Age-related macular degeneration
BBC — Age-related macular degeneration is the commonest cause of blindness AMD is the commonest cause of blindness in the UK. We explain the differences between wet and dry AMD, their causes and treatments, and how to minimise your risk. In time, ...More…
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Sjogren's syndrome
BBC — There are many health problems that arise when, for some inexplicable reason, the body turns on itself without warning. One of these autoimmune conditions is Sjogren's syndrome. In Sjogren's syndrome, the body attacks its own moisture-producing .. ...More…
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Episcleritis
BBC — Dr Rob Hicks looks at the causes of this form of eye inflammation. The white wall of the eye, called the sclera, is the eye's strong protective outer coat. It's covered by the thin episclera, which contains many blood vessels and provides the ...More…
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What is a squint?
BBC — When a person's eyes don't both look in exactly the same direction they are said to have a squint. Squints are caused by difficulty in focusing, and are a result of what are known as refractive errors, such as long-sightedness. These refractive .. ...More…
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Kabuki syndrome
BBC — An unusual facial appearance is common in people with the syndrome. Kabuki syndrome is a rare condition that produces characteristic physical features, developmental abnormalities and learning difficulties. It is named after a Japanese ...More…
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Conjunctivitis
BBC — Conjunctivitis is inflammation of the delicate surface membrane that normally forms a thin, transparent covering across the eye and folds back up inside the eyelid. Conjunctivitis is caused by infection or irritants, including allergens. In ...More…
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Retinoblastoma
BBC — An abnormal pupil is a common sign of this cancer of the eye. Retinoblastoma is a malignant tumour that develops at the back of the eye. It originates in the cells of the retina, the light-sensitive part of the eye. The most common signs of ...More…
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Blepharospasm
BBC — Description of the causes, symptoms and treatment of blepharospasmDescription of the causes, symptoms and treatment of blepharospasm Blepharospasm is an involuntary contraction of one of the muscles that controls the eyelids, causing them to ...More…
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Ectropion and entropion
BBC — A feature on ectropion, looking at what it is and how to deal with it As we age, our skin and the tissue beneath it becomes more lax. If this occurs to the muscles around the eyes, the eyelids may rotate inwards or outwards. If the lower eyelid ...More…
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Vision problems
BBC — Scientific advances mean that people with visual problems are finding it easier to correct them. To see clearly, light rays need to be focused on to the retina at the back of the eye. This is achieved as the light rays pass through the ...More…