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How Glaucoma is Diagnosed and Treated
Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in the world. Glaucoma is often associated with elevated intraocular pressure, in which damage to the eye (optic) nerve can lead to loss of vision and even blindness.
Understanding cataract development and treatment
A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye over time as people age. Cataracts often develop slowly and can affect one or both eyes. The only treatment is to have the effected lens replaced through surgery.
Refractive Laser Eye Surgery and the Technologies Now Available
Refractive eye surgery is the term used to describe surgical procedures that correct common vision problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism and presbyopia. Surgery can eliminate the need for prescription eyeglasses and/or contact lenses.
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How long does the average person live with heart failure?
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Heart failure is a serious condition which requires monitoring by your doctor and knowing how to handle flare ups in your symptoms. Once you are diagnosed with heart failure, your risk of dying from the disease is 10% each year, which means that over a five year span, 4-5 out of every 10 heart failure patients will die from the disease.
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Are dementia and Alzheimer's the same thing?
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In a nutshell, Alzheimer's is a form of dementia. Alzheimer's is a disease that gradually causes worsening memory problems, and it can cause dementia symptoms. Dementia can also have other causes, like a bad head injury or a stroke.
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How long do topical retinoids take to clear up acne?
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It often takes several weeks for people to notice an improvement in their acne once they start using topical retinoids. The creams can actually cause a flare in your acne until 6 weeks go by, and then you likely start to notice an improvement. It is important to keep using the creams until you get past the initial increase in your acne, as they can be very helpful in controlling your acne.
